Masottina’s flagship Prosecco, the R.D.O. Levante 2024, has been honored with the prestigious Corona award by the ViniBuoni d’Italia 2026 guide.
Recognized as one of the best Italian sparkling wines after a tasting of over 30,000 entries, this Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG has also secured a coveted spot in the national TOP 300 finals.
World Lambrusco Day is coming up on June 21st!
This annual celebration perfectly aligns with the summer solstice, highlighting the vibrant and refreshing nature of this Italian sparkling red wine.
Lambrusco is enjoyed for its bubbly character and delightful fruity notes of berries and cherries.
Download here below the factsheet
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Indulge in the world of Lambrusco and disover the magic that awaits in every bottle.
Cantina Paltrinieri has become synonymous with excellence in the world of Lambrusco.
Their roots go back to the early 20th century when the Paltrinieri family began cultivating vineyards in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Over the years, their dedication to traditional winemaking techniques and a deep respect for the land has allowed them to produce wines of unparalleled quality.
Cantina Paltrinieri is today run by Alberto Paltrinieri and his family and is recognized as a leading producer of Lambrusco wines.
Cantina Paltrinieri is located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena state, in a small town, near the Secchia and Panaro rivers, the historic scene of the street.
The vines are located in an ideal position and they alone produce all the grapes from which the wines are made. Here we are at the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara production area in the province of Modena, in the region of Emilia.
Cantina Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbara’s stand out for their finesse and distinctive taste.
”The satisfaction and the passion for our work derive from the care taken to ensure that everything is done well. We have on the horizon a promise within our hearts, which goes beyond ourselves, which defies time.
Like a trough carved from stone”
Barbara & Alberto Paltrinieri
Cantine Aperte 2025
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Our proposal for this event:
Lambrusco di Sorbara Frizzante Cru Leclisse
Grapes: 100% Lambrusco Sorbara
Tasting Notes:
Pale powder pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage
White floral scents, hawthorn, red apple skin, wild strawberry, with aromas of raspberry and vanilla
strong acidity and fresh finish, persistent and delicate with a fruity note. Dry, sharp and clean
Very good as an aperitif, paired with oysters or a tartare of raw fish, with a
platter of cold cuts, with tortellini or meat bollito misto.
Vino Bianco Frizzante Metodo Ancestrale Primo
Grapes: Verdicchio
The harvest is slightly anticipated to enhance freshness and acidity.
Wine obtained from a vinification with natural, not induced refermentation in bottle called “ancestral”. Before uncorking, the bottle can be shaken to suspend again all the yeasts, increasing greatly his complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma of good intensity, fresh, citrusy with fruity notes of green apple, cedar and aromatic herbs. On the palate savory, fresh and crisp.
Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs good with appetizers, fish dishes and semi-soft cheeses until tasty ones.
Some info about the producers:
Located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena,
Run by Alberto Paltrinieri and family it was created by his grandfather in the 1920s and owns around 15 hectares of vineyards in the Cristo area, one of the most important for this kind of wine.
The vines are located in an ideal position, at the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara production area .
Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbaras stand out for their finesse and distinctive taste.
Located in the Marche region, in between the sea and the Apennines, one of the most beautiful hilly landscapes of Ancona’s province unfolds – it’s the land of prestigious wines such as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.
35 acres of vineyard, , where technology, tradition and sustainability combine to produce wines of excellence. Under the shade of Farnetto oaks, from which the Estate gets its name, the farmhouse boasts the cultivation of white and red grapes, with particular attention to organic wine.
NEW: Femì Salento IGP Negroamaro Rosato 2024
This beautiful new wine from Masseria Cuturi makes every toast feel special. International women’s day is a perfect occasion to uncork ‘Femì’. To the women who gives us inspiration, to the wines that makes us happy, and to the beauty created by them in this world. International women’s day, a day to celebrate, a day of empowerment. Let us toast with fine Italian wines like this wonderful Rosato.
Women Power: Let us not just pop a bottle and sip in celebration, but let’s pay tribute to the women winemakers who have put their heart and soul into their craft. From the rolling hills of Piedmont in the north, to the sunny slopes of Sicily in the south, female vintners are revolutionizing the Italian wine scene, as they bring fresh, innovative perspectives while respecting the deep-rooted traditions.
One of these female vintners is Patrizia Cencioni:
Cantina Patrizia Cencioni:
The Cantina Patrizia Cencioni is managed by the owner Patrizia and her 2 daughters, Annalisa and Arianna. Thanks to the long family experience and the entrepreneurial skills of Patrizia, a refined feminine touch is added.
There is feminine elegance in the wines from this cantina.
High profile wines and Sangiovese:
The azienda creates high profile wines, thanks to a very good balance between use of modern technologies and respect for the tradition. This results in a range of excellent wines. Wines where Sangiovese is the protagonist.
We highlight 3 wonderful Italian wines for Women’s Day:
The Rosato Toscana is made with 100% Sangiovese. The taste is round, sapid and crisp and has an elegant finish. There is a great balance between roundness and fresh acidity.
This wine is an excellent combination with cheese, fresh first courses and cold cuts, as well as vegetables based dishes.
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The Rosso di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. Hints of spice give complexity to the wine, the aroma is vivid, fresh with cherry and violet. The flavour is with great crispness, it is well-structured and a great drinkability. This wine is very well balanced and has an evident pleasant character. A perfectly pairing with red and white meats, cold cuts and cheese.
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The Brunello di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. The flavour is intense and developing, in the foreground there is an intense fruity note of iron cherry, then comes the balsamicity of Mediterranean bush, along with hints of cocoa and tobacco.
This wine has a perfect food pairing with red meats and game.
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Really, these great Italian wines make every toast feel extraordinary!
So, this March 8th, let’s uncork something special — whether it’s the robust Brunello di Montalcino or the fresh Rosato Toscana, let it be a reminder of the magic that happens when you combine tradition, hard work, and a touch of daring innovation.
To the women who inspire us, to the wines that make our hearts sing, and to the beauty that both create in the world — here’s to a day of celebration, empowerment, and, of course, fine Italian wine.“
For more information about the Cantina Patrizia Cencioni, take a look at their website:
The production of Carmignano goes back to the Etruscan times.
It was established in 1716 by the proclamation “Above the Declaration of the Borders of the four Regions of Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano and Val d’Arno di Sopra” issued by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in which the boundaries of the wine-growing areas were set.
In 1975, thanks to the initiative of the winemakers of Carmignano, it obtained the DOC and in 1990 the DOCG.
Carmignano wine is obtained largely from the Sangiovese grape variety combined with Canaiolo Nero (max. 20%), Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (10-20%) and a possible addition of white grapes (max. 10%) of the Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti grape varieties.
The windy climate and the high temperature ranges, the well-distributed rainfall even in the summer period make the Carmignano area particularly suitable for growing vines, favoring the ripening of the grapes. The resulting wine is structured with a fine and intense bouquet, which lends itself well to aging (according to the regulations, 10 months of aging in oak and/or chestnut barrels are mandatory, and 12 months for the Carmignano Riserva DOCG).
We are glad to inform you that Fattoria Ambra‘s Carmignano Montalbiolo Riserva 2020 is among the best Carmignano, according to Gambero Rosso.
“The wine has richness and structure, maintaining a dynamic, taut and wide-ranging sip, accompanied by an intense and well-focused aromatic baggage.
Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since the end of the nineteenth century. And today it is run by Giuseppe Rigoli, together with his wife Susan and his nephew Fabio Marzotti. The vineyards, cultivated mainly with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo, are located in some of the most significant areas of the Carmignano denomination: Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli, Montefortini and Podere Lombarda and are managed organically.”
source: gamberorosso.it
Learn more about Fattoria Ambra and their precious wines…
…take a look at their website.
New Rosso delle Rose: Masseria del Feudo presents the new of the Rosso delle Rose Sicilia DOC
SICILIA DOC ROSSO DELLE ROSE 2023
Vineyard: Young vineyard at 480 mts a.s.l.
Soil: Medium-textured clay.
Farming system: Guyot.
Grapes: Hand-harvested Nerello Mascalese and Frappato.
Vinification: Destemming and crushing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at 24°C, followed by 12 months of aging in 25 hl oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.
Colour: light ruby red
Aroma: The bouquet reflects its land of origin—enveloping yet fresh and lively.
Taste: Elegant and Mediterranean in character, it finishes with silky and well-balanced tannins. A wine that marks a new beginning, emphasising the territorial identity and the pleasantness of these two noble Sicilian grape varieties.
“Masseria del Feudo is not just a company”
Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs.
Tradition and innovation are the driving forces of Francesco and Carolina Cucurullo of the Sicilian estate Massaria del Feudo.
The estate owns around 110 hectares of grain, fruit and olives
The vineyards:
15 hectares of organic certified vineyards planted with Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Grillo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese.
The hilly location of the vineyards guarantees a good temperature range between day and night, which favors the optimal ripening of the berries and the concentration of the juices.
20 hectares of orchards: 13 different varieties of peaches and nectarine, 3 of plums and 2 apricots.
3 hectares of olive clovers of Nocellara and Carolea
The company is 100% organic certified
More info may be found on their website
Discover the new bottles of Cabert‘s wines.
Since 2025 has Cabert a new logo.
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NEW LINE CABERT
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Cantina di Santadi: a new label for Villa Solais.
NEW LOOK, SAME SOUL!
NEW
OLD
VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA VILLA SOLAIS DOC
PLACE OF ORIGIN: From vineyards located in 5 municipalities of the lower Sulcis district, with counter-espalier training, on different types of soils.
SOIL COMPOSITION: Medium mixture, tending to sandy or clayey.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Vermentino 85%, Nuragus 15%.
CLIMATE: Hot and dry summers, mild winters.
VINICATION AND DEVELOPMENT: The hand-picked grapes are soft-pressed, and the must obtained is fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature, so as to preserve its fragrance and aromas. The wine is then left in contact with its lees for several months before being bottled.
TASTING NOTES: Brilliant straw yellow, with green and golden tinges. Fresh and pleasant on the nose. On the palate delivers a nice fresh finish together with an attractive mineral note.
MATCHINGS: Its favourite matches are seafood first courses and white meat. Especially pleasant when served very cool, also as an aperitif.
Cantina di Santadi is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino. It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion.
The winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.
