Hello my dear gourmet friends,
As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to plan a wine tasting trip to one of the many destinations across Europe. We will be taking you on a ride through Spain, France, Italy, and all the way to Romania.
And for the foodies out there, at the end of the newsletter we have also added 2 olive oil tasting destinations where you can learn how the green gold is made and get a chance to taste it.
Sao Del Coster
Carrer de les Valls, 28, 43737 Gratallops, Tarragona, Spain
Saó del Coster was created in 2004 with the vision to cultivate the vineyards traditionally, following the principles of minimum intervention, respecting the cycles of nature, based on the lunar calendar and using only organic treatments in its vineyards. The winery is located in a traditional house built in mid 18th century in the heart of the village of Gratallops. … Read more
Monte Del Frà
Via Custoza, 35, 37066 Sommacampagna VR, Italy
Monte del Frà winery was founded in 1958 by the brothers Eligio and Claudio Bonomo. The name originates in 1492 when the property belonged to the order of Friars Santa Maria della Scala in Verona, who had already cultivated vineyards on the land. Today it is managed by the next generation Marica, Massimo and Silvia, with teamwork that has introduced … Read more
Cantina Altarocca
Località Rocca Ripesena, 62, 05018 Orvieto, Terni TR, Italy
The Al Molino Gualtieri Organic Farm laying at the feet of the Rocca Ripesena tuff hillock a few kilometers from the picturesque town of Orvieto was born in 2000. Thence the name Altarocca, which denotes the close connection between the farm and the surrounding land. The dedication and passion of the Altarocca Wine Cellar for the land drove us to … Read more
La Torre Alle Tolfe
Str. delle Tolfe, 12, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Situated 5 km from the center of Siena, la Torre alle Tolfe is a 100 hectares farm that traces its name back to the VIII century when was built as a watchtower for the defense of Siena. The first written records of winemaking on the estate date back to 1316. The Castelli history on the estate dates to the 1950s … Read more
Gini Vini
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 42 Monteforte d’Alpone (VR) Italy.
Ours is a story that dates back to the 1500s. Since that century, the Gini family has cultivated its own vineyards in Monteforte, and this is why we can say that we are among the oldest winegrowers in the Soave Classico area. Some studies have discovered that, in the Contrada Salvarenza area, the Gini family already owned land as early … Read more
Val Di Toro
Strada delle Campore 18, Poggio La Mozza, 58100 Grosseto GR, Italy
Val di Toro is a family owned and managed winery in the heart of Maremma in Southern Tuscany. We produce outstanding wines using organic principles and we pride ourselves on meticulous wine-making using only the most natural practices and the best fruit, working within the framework of nature and trying to follow the path she directs, with a human input … Read more
Agriturismo Vedova
via dei Pianari 2/b San Pietro di Barbozza, 31049 Valdobbiadene TV, Italy
Dedication to the craft and love of the land have made the Vedova family one of the largest and well known wineries of Valdobbiadene. The family business began in the fifties of the last century. The vast experience gained over the years has combined with the new technologies available to produce the finest quality wine and meets the taste of … Read more
Fattoria Del Teso
Via della Poltroniera, snc, 55015 Montecarlo LU, Italy
Fattoria del Teso is a family owned winery situated in the Municipality of Montecarlo, a picturesque medieval village roughly halfway between Lucca and Florence. Given its favorable climate – 50 km from both the Mediterranean sea and the Apennine mountains – and the suitability of the soil, the territory of Montecarlo has specialized in viticulture since the days of the … Read more
Bodegas Obalo
Carretera N-232a km26, 26339 Ábalos, Spain
Bodegas Obalo was born in the heart of the Sonsierra´s mountain. From our winery, it is possible to see, on the one hand, a sea of vineyards and on the other, the Sierra Cantabria, which conditions the climate of the area. From these two elements we build our project. We work to offer our vision of this historic land through … Read more
Cordero San Giorgio
Cascina San Giorgio 1, 27046 Santa Giuletta PV, Italy
From its 250 meters of altitude, on the hill of Santa Giuletta, it extends uniformly for about 22 hectares of old vineyards, with an average age of 40 years, cultivated in a sustainable way and with low environmental impact. The soil of Tenuta San Giorgio is particularly suited to the varieties of the area, such as Pinot Grigio, Croatina, Barbera, … Read more
Sciara Volcanic Winery
Contrada Taccione SS120 Km189 +700 , 95036, 95036 Randazzo CT, Italy
I had been searching for distinct volcanic vineyards to make fine wine and I found no better place than Etna. Its landscape is deemed the acme of beauty. My Vision is to combine nature, hard work, and technology to produce a aine that speaks for itself. … Read more
Francone
Via Tanaro, 45, 12052 Neive CN, Italy
Our winery is located between the rolling hills of Neive, UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014, meeting point between old traditions and care for quality. Come visit us to understand better the wines of Langhe and our philosophy. During a guided tour of the family cellar, we will explain you our terroir, our wines and our methods of production and … Read more
Livia Fontana
Via Fontana, 1, 12060 Castiglione Falletto CN, Italy
For our Family wine is a philosophy of life, a code of ethics, a respect for the earth, attention for a particular territory, a bond with nature that is concretized in a glass. And in that glass, you can taste the history of our winery and our family, that are as inextricably linked to the wine we produce as the branches are to the vine. … Read more
Château Cormeil-Figeac
3 Cormeil, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
Victor and Coraline are brother and sister and the 4th generation of their family to work at Cormeil-Figeac on the 25 hectar set in Saint-Emilion. With the new generation, a true environmental consciousness is on the move. “Our impact is significant, we live and work in our vines, we must act to protect the environment. The vineyard is now certified … Read more
Sassaia
Via Roma, 78, 15060 Capriata d’Orba AL, Italy
The Sassaia winery is in Capriata d’Orba (AL), Upper Monferrato Piedmont. Our name means “rock bed” and reflects our vineyard composition due its geological history as a marine basin. Our logo recalls the elegant Seahorse. On this rich mineral composition, Sassaia cultivates and vinifies indigenous and international grape varietals. Our production style employs an innovative twist on tradition which blends … Read more
La Mondianese
Via Cascina Mondianese, 12, 14030 Montemagno AT, Italy
La Mondianese was born from a precious root: the passion for wine and its culture. These roots lie in the land of Ruchè, a very rare exclusive grape variety from Monferrato, north of Asti, with a DOCG territory consisting of only seven little villages. La Mondianese winery is surrounded by a single vineyard that extends for 7.5 hectares in the … Read more
Camerani – Corte Sant’Alda • Adalia
Via Ca’ Fioi, 1, 37030 Mezzane di Sotto VR, Italy
The Camerani company is one of the most historic in the Mezzane Valley. Here in 1986, at 350 meters above sea level, Marinella laid the foundations for a young and dynamic reality, focused on nature and women. Today, in fact, together with her daughter Federica, thanks to the passion, knowledge and love for the territory, 22 hectares are cultivated all organically and biodynamically surrounded by 600 olive trees, 20 hectares of forest and some nice pets like ours sheep. … Read more
Cascina Faletta
Regione Mandoletta, 81, 15033 Casale Monferrato AL, Italy
Elena and Giovanni continue, tenaciously and passionately, the project begun by their grandparents… It was precisely their ancestors who worked the surrounding lands from the 1920s. Indigenous and international vines now produce whites, reds and sparkling wines obtained with the Classic Method. Every label has its history, starting with the logo with 3 crossed rifles. This choice was the result … Read more
Poggio Al Chiuso
Str. S. Michele, 19, 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle FI, Italy
The Corti family has been involved in the production and trade of wine for four generations. In 1898 Narciso began to buy the wines produced by the farmers in the countryside of Tavarnelle and to sell them in the city of Florence. Around 1935 also the sons of Narciso, Renzo and Gino, decided to follow his father in his work. … Read more
Luyton-Fleury
20 Av. Ozier, 07300 Mauves, France
The Estate LUYTON-FLEURY is located in the nothern Côtes du rhône (Rhône valley). We will welcome you to taste great appellation wines like: – Red and white Saint-Joseph – Red Crozes-Hermitage – White Saint-Péray – Rosé and Red IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah(Cinsault/Grenache Our wines are grown over more than 20 acres, being orientated towards organic agriculture since 2020. The Estate … Read more
Vila Dobrusa Estate – Avincis Winery
1A Valea Caselor street, 245700, Dragasani, Valcea County, Romania
Avincis is the continuation of a family story, with a passion for wines and a job well done, which started as early as 1927. Back then, Maria and Iancu Râmniceanu, who was appointed officer of the Romanian army by Ionel Brătianu, have bought in Drăgășani a manor built in a pure Neo-Romanian style, inspired by the architecture of Brâncovenian edifices and surrounded by vineyards. … Read more
And 2 olive oil tasting destinations
Agricola Maraviglia
Podere maraviglia, 377A, 52048 Monte San Savino AR, Italy
Maraviglia sits on a bucolic hill in Monte San Savino, Tuscany. The story goes that Maraviglia was named by ancient pilgrims traveling from France to the Vatican. When they stopped and looked around, they marveled at the beauty and serene energy of the place and said: “Che’ Maraviglia!” What a marvelous place. Maraviglia is the land where Francesco, the founder, … Read more
Magamila
Strada Comunale 193 Barresi Berardi, 94100 Enna EN, Italy
Magamila farm works with the mission of enhancing this land by making use of the resources that nature and territory offer us, bringing together innovation, sustainability, and a respect for the environment. Therefore, the strictly organic cultivation of olive groves, almond trees and wheat makes use of an irrigation system with reduced energy impact that uses the waters of the … Read more
Enjoy!