Hello my dear Gourmets!
The weather is getting hot and city trips might not be the best idea right now. On the other hand, visiting a winery might be a better idea. Refreshing, in more ways than one.
Here’s a list of destinations where you can enjoy wine tasting experience, good food, and great stories about wine and wine-making:
Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno
Via Crosia, 12, Loc. Cannubi, 12060 Barolo CN, Italy
Even today, after 120 years of history and tradition, the winery maintains an absolutely familiar and all-female character: the fourth generation Anna and Paola Borgogno, and now the fifth generation Federica Boffa and Emanuela Bolla.
Every aspect from the vineyard to the cellar is followed entirely by Emanuela and his father Marco Bolla, with the precious help of a consolidated team, which is now an integral part of the Borgogno family.
Amelio Livio
Via Professor Innocenzo Garrone, 30, 14031 Grana AT, Italy
There are no exact dates related to the start of this activity, but for sure the “Mind” of all this was Giuseppe’s great-grandfather who, at the beginning of 1900, has built the house where the cellar is until today. Over the years Grandfather Carlo continued the work of the fields and the cultivation of the vine and has begun to produce the first bottles. In 1984, the son Livio has become the responsible of the company and he modernized it to obtain quality wines. Livio and his wife, Marisa, have always worked with great dedication and have passed their passion to their three daughters. As a result two of them, Arianna and Daniela, have joined the company now to continue the tradition of the family, in this way arrived the fourth generation.
Cantine dei Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta
Via Roma, 66, 14030 Rocchetta Tanaro AT, Italy
This is a historic winery and B&B set in a stunning building from the 19th century. In this beautiful building, the Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta have renovated eight rooms as well as a small cottage and these are available for guests to enjoy and discover the beautiful Monferrato area. The Monferrato area is known for its high-quality wines. The grapes grown here include Barbera, which has a deep red color and a powerful taste. These fine wines have been awarded numerous prestigious awards throughout the years.
Podere Ruggeri Corsini
Loc. Bussia Bovi, 18, 12065 Monforte D’alba CN, Italy
We are Loredana Addari and Nicola Argamante, both graduated in Agriculture and specialized in Viticulture and Oenology,and united by the same dream.
In 1994 we decided to change our lives. We left the city life to buy a small estate in the heart of the Langhe: Monforte d’Alba, a historical village characteristic for its ancient stone houses. Located among the vineyard landscapes of the Piedmont UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also one of the “100 most beautiful villages of Italy”.
La Masera Winery
Strada San Pietro, 32, 10010 Piverone (TO), Italy
“We used to oberve our grandparents waiting all year long, fearing one of those summer storms that could destroy the whole harvest … but finally, the last sunbeams delivered those beloved, strong native bunches to the ritual grape harvest: the Erbaluce or Albaluce, as in ancient times we were used to calling them. Today, in the same way, with our project we try to replicate those ancient gestures to give new life to that wonder of taste and inner search that springs out of a Settimo Rottaro Erbaluce Passito glass …”
Fattoria Uccelliera
Via Roncione, 9, 56042 Crespina Lorenzana PI, Italy
Ezio Bulleri runs the family winery in their third generation. The winery is located in Crespina Lorenzana, Tuscany, on the beautiful Pisan hills. The vineyards are all strongly influenced by the limestone (shell limestone, we had here the seaside in the past).
Cadia
Strada Roddi Verduno, 62, 12060 Roddi CN, Italy
The hill “Cadia”, from which the company takes its name, is located on the ridge south-east, a great location for the production of wines of big quality.
Each processing in the vineyard is traditionally carried out by following the integrated pest management (IPM) in order to obtain a genuine product, important organoleptic and sensory characteristics.
Azienda Agricola Cobue
Località Cobue Sopra, 1, 25010 Pozzolengo BS, Italy
The Cobue Winery is located in Cobue Sopra near the stunning Lake Garda. In 1971, Cobue was purchased by the Gettuli Family: the current owner, Laura, takes care of the estate together with her husband Aurelio and their children Simona and Gilberto. Welcome to the Gettuli-Castoldi Family!
Sara Vezza
Castelletto, 39, 12065 Monforte d’Alba CN, Italy
Our winery is located in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of Barolo production. We cultivate the native varieties of the Barolo and Nebbiolo area in our vineyards and have been producing wine with them for 5 generations.
La Scolca
Strada per Rovereto 170/r, 15066 Gavi AL, Italy
The name La Scolca comes from the name “Sfurca” which means viewpoint. In the past there was a farm on the land of La Scolca that served as a lookout. The name La Scolca is synonymous worldwide with Gavi, a superior dry white wine from Piedmont. In the period 1917-1919 the estate came into the possession of the Soldati family. La Scolca has 104 years of history and is still run by the same family. The wines of La Scolca are internationally acclaimed by many stars and the Gavi dei Gavi “Black Label” is even the house wine of Queen Elizabeth.
Manzone Fratelli
Località Manzoni, 33, 12065 Monforte D’alba CN, Italy
Azienda Agricola Manzone Fratelli was founded in 1843 by Francesco Manzone near Monforte d’Alba. Today, more than 150 years later, the estate is run by the fourth generation of the family, Elio and Giuseppe Manzone.
Podere Albiano
via Podere Albiano 42, 53020 loc Petroio – Trequanda -, Italy
The company was founded in 2000. In 2002, after preparing the land, 4 hectares of vines were planted with different varieties such as Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. In 2009, the wine cellar was built and wine production began.
Fattoria Poggio Capponi
Via Montelupo, 184, 50025 Montespertoli FI, Italy
The first evidence of the farm dates back to the end of the 15th century, during the Renaissance. At that time, Florence was ruled by the Medici dynasty, which, under the reign of Lorenzo the Magnificent, is responsible for fostering the development of the flourishing arts and cultures. During this period, Florence is home to some of the greatest artists of the European Renaissance, such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.
Sassetti Livio Pertimali
Str. Consorziale dei Canali, 329, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
The family of Livio Sassetti has been producing wine in Montalcino for over three generations. The Podere Pertimali and its 16 hectares of land, 12 planted with vineyards, are located in the Montosoli hill, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese.
Rapalino
Località Ronconuovo, 17, 12050 Neviglie CN, Italy
Rapalino Fratelli winery is located in Neviglie, east of the city of Alba and to the right of the Tanaro river, in the middle of the Langhe hills, which have always been known for the quality of the grapes produced here. The commune is adjacent to the production area of Barbaresco, a wine that our company has been producing for several years.
La Casa di Bricciano – Organic Winery
Località La Casa di Bricciano 43, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy
Surrounded by the hills of Chianti, “La Casa di Bricciano” is a small family run organic farm, which is becoming distinguished for it’s high quality wines.
The wine production is very limited: about 12.000 bottles a year for five types of red wines made exclusively from our own grapes.
Podere 414
Zona Maiano Lavacchio, 10, 58051 Magliano in Toscana GR, Italy
At Podere 414, we rarely wear a coat and tie. However, work boots and a wide brimmed hat come in handy. The “Terroir Maremmano” is difficult to define because we are too concentrated to live it. We are aware that our wine is just like us: imperfect, but generous.
Podere La Marronaia
Via Martiri di Citerna, 2, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Podere La Marronaia is a farm located in San Gimignano (Siena) in the heart of Tuscany. It was established in 2000 thanks to the enthusiasm and will of the new farm owners, the Dei family, to start a new life project. The farm has maintained its family-run character over the years, with the recent entry of sons Pietro and Corrado. The company consists of 2 farms: Podere La Marronaia and Podere Le Colonne.
Costa di Bussia – Tenuta Arnulfo
Località Bussia, 26, 12065 Monforte D’alba CN, Italy
The winery was founded in 1874 by Luigi Arnulfo, considered the pioneer of Barolo wine for his innovative ideas in the oenological world and international wine market. His story is told in the Museum dedicated to him. The Museum is the heart of the tour we have created to show the estate and its 11 hectares of vineyards, the winery and the different stages of vinification and wine production
Azienda Agricola Stra
Località Ciocchini, 5, 12060 Novello CN, Italy
Azienda Agricola Stra produces wines that are among the most respected in the Langhe. The famous Barolo, the rare Nas-cetta del Comune di Novello, but also Dogliani, Barbera d’Alba (both traditional and ‘superiore’), Langhe Nebbiolo, Brajas, a unique blend which is eagerly awaited every year by connoisseurs.
Bio Fattoria Il Duchesco
Strada Prov 59 n 29, Strada Provinciale Alberese, 29, 58100 Alberese Scalo GR, Italy
Cristina and Fabio have dedicated all their experience to the care of this little jewel in a natural park. They produce jams, EVO oil, wine with native vines: Ciliegiolo and Ansonica. You can enjoy these beautiful local products in their restaurant with a view of the hills of the park.
Enjoy!
The Good Gourmet
