The best Italian wineries.
The “Falesco” Wine Company was founded in 1979 in Montefiascone by the brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, both oenologists and deeply rooted in this land between Lazio and Umbria.
One of the main objectives was to work to recover the ancient vineyards of the area. The territory, in effect, had enjoyed over the past centuries a fame thanks to the production of extraordinary wines, exclusive of the papal dining halls and of the ancient nobility, but for many decades in a worrying state of neglect. Then, long years of research and selections began, with the aim of finding out ancient clones, now considered extinguished, and flimsy but of high aromatic and organoleptic value micro–varieties that, in the specialized vineyards of the 60s, were almost disappeared. Near this operation of recovery, they tried to identify the vinegrowing areas where the exposure and the peculiarity of the soil could guarantee wines of very high quality. Here the most ancient and rare local white grape varieties survived, among which Roscetto that, as research on DNA carried out by prof. Attilio Scienza proves, derives from the family of the Greco grapes.
At the same time, a modern winery was built, where the use of modern technologies for the fermentation could enhance the aroma and taste heritage of local grapes.
10 years after, in 1989, the production of EST! EST!! EST!!! Poggio dei Gelsi began, which succeeded, in a few years, to give back prestige to a territory and a wine that had been unjustly forgotten.
Starting from the 1998 winery, then, after many years of experience and research on the fascinating Roscetto variety, we have produced Ferentano, a wine that expresses in the best way the potential and the richness of this grapes. To follow, a particular clone of Merlot.
Montiano, produced in the 1993 vintage, from the beginning had been acclaimed as one of the greatest and most innovative Italian red wines, distinguishing themselves for their outstanding elegance, for their precious aromatic value and for their great concentration and structure. Montiano has showed one more time the vocation to quality of our lands. The goal was to find out which grape was able to express it in the best way.
With the 2001 vintage, then, we considered important to give value to another vine, historically linked to the area surrounding Lake Bolsena. From Azienda Agricola Pomele, in effect, Aleatico grapes come, from which we obtain a wine, Pomele, that stands out for the aromatic notes typical of this variety, for its freshness and pleasantness.
In recent times, Falesco has enriched its estate purchasing the Marciliano farm, of more or less 260 hectares, located on the wonderful hill south of Orvieto, in the municipalities of Montecchio and Baschi. From these vineyards Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese grapes come, for the production of Vitiano and Merlot dell’Umbria, as well as Vermentino and Verdicchio for Vitiano Bianco.
From the best vineyard of the company, wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon clusters are grown, for the making of a wine that owes its name to the same company: Marciliano, that expresses fully the character of these grapes cultived in these lands. In the same area we planted, in collaboration with the University of Tuscia of Vitero, an experimental vineyard with more than 32 different varieties. They range from Nero D’Avola to Primitivo, from Malbech to Tannat, from Carmenere to Montepulciano, to Teroldego. We deeply believe in this Territory and we want to check the potential adaptability of other varieties to the special conditions of soil and climate of the Marciliano area.
The Casale Marchese farm, with an area of over 50 hectares devoted mostly to the cultivation of vines, located in the heart of the Frascati DOC and overlooks one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rome and the Tuscolano district, where vineyards alternate with olive trees. The soil is of volcanic origin, ideal for this type of culture, thanks also to the hilly soil.
The grapevine has always been cultivated in this area. Marco Porzio Catone, said "Il Censore", a distinguished citizen of Tuscolano of 230 BC, advised to plant in these lands because it was an "optima loco". Therefore, one of the first places in the world where our wine was produced. The Frascati DOC is produced in the hills surrounding Rome, the area known as "Castelli Romani". The territory is located under Mount Tuscolo, where once the town of Tusculum and the town of Frascati from which the designation of origin is named.
The cultivation techniques, adopted in the company, comply fully with the principles of viticulture of superior quality, respecting the environment and the society. The vineyards of Casale Marchese are grown, in large part, with spurred cordon method, with high density of plants per hectare (4,000–5,000) and short pruning; it allows us to better concentrate the chemical–physical characteristics of quality products, in the few clusters per plant (1.5–2kg).
Furthermore, the management of the crop is done by following the rules of integrated production, with the exclusive use of products with low environmental impact.
The variety of the vineyards of Casale Marchese are those that are traditionally used for the production of Frascati wine: Malvasia Puntinata, Malvasia di Candia, Trebbiano Toscano, Greco, Bombino, Bellone. Recently, international varieties like Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have been planted.
The Company Poggio Le Volpi was founded in the 90s by the brilliant idea of Felice Mergè.
The young oenologist, son of Armando Mergè, represents the third generation of a family strain that has Mario Mergè as founder, who in the 20s began his working business engaging mainly in wine and olive growing and marketing of products.
At the numerous second generation he handed down his experiences of living and working that gained new vigor and is completed, finally, in the bold initiative of his nephew Felice, well supported by the concrete and active impulse of his father Armando.
It was founded, in this way, Poggio Le Volpi, with a picture of a very high level for the quality and sophistication of its wines, which are precious gems that ennoble the pedigree of the company and which have earned appreciations in the refined and exclusive context of wines of niche.
Eleven different municipalities of the Eisack Valley, suited vineyards located between 400 and 900 meters above sea level with high temperature ranges, a production of almost exclusively of white wines. The most important are the labels of the Aristos line that, honoring their name, have expressed in years a very high quality across the entire production, of South Tyrol and beyond. Apart from the sumptuous Kerner, near to the final, very well made are the full of character Veltliner and the varietal Sauvignon.
The Ottin company was founded from passion. The passion of a young farmer for wine and for his land. A passion that comes from afar, inherited from his family, mountain vinegrowers for generations. Centuries–old knowledge and savoir faire that Elio Ottin has been able to exploit by creating his farm in the early nineties, after his studies at the "Institut Agricole Régional" and at the Agricultural Institute of Verzuolo. Agricultural engineer at the Department of Agriculture of the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, at the end of the nineties left the public service to devote himself entirely to his passion and his company. In 2007, a new challenge: he decided to vinify his personal grapes until then transferred to a local cooperative.
This is how the Ottin wines were created. Wines of great personality, produced largely from native grapes, grown in areas naturally suited to viticulture, where the vine thrives with balance, according to environmentally friendly production techniques.
A young but already established company. The Vallée d&rsquoAoste DOC Petite arvine 2008 by Ottin was awarded an honorable mention in the CERVIM 2009 mountain wines competition and obtained "Quattro Bottiglie" (wine of high–level) in the "I Vini d'Italia" 2010 Guide of L'Espresso. As for the red wines, the L’Espresso guide considers the Vallée d’Aoste Torrette Superiore 2007 Ottin the best Torrette produced in Valle d’Aosta giving it "Quattro Bottiglie" and a score of 16.5/20
La Crotta di Vegnaron cooperative was founded in 1980 with the aim to enhance the wine–growing areas of Chambave and Nus. The productions known and appreciated since the Middle Ages were about to disappear, winemaking tradition was about to diappear, and could survive only by joining forces in a cooperative of individual micro wine companies.
The need was not just to keep the tradition of winemaking, but also to enhance the production of brandy. Thanks to the legislation in force in the Aosta Valley, winemakers could distill their own pomace and produce brandy for their family consumption, and consequently almost all "Viticulteurs–Encaveurs" possessed an alembic through which they closed the production chain.
Merotto is a family–owned winery founded over 100 years ago. It is located in Col San Martino (Treviso) in the heart of the production area of the "Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore", on the slopes of the Venetian Prealps halfway between Venice and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the famous queen of the Dolomites.
The work of three generations has led to the current enterprise configuration. The storage and processing cellar is underground and constantly at natural low temperature, the ideal environment for proper storage. The production structure, the reception room and offices are immersed in the greenery and surrounded by the hilly vineyards of Prosecco, witnesses of the tradition and the history of the company, that has always been devoted to viticulture.
In the early twentieth century, Agostino Merotto was already known for his Prosecco, but the most relevant company developments took place in the second half of the latest century by the will of his grandson and current owner. In the 80s, effectively, his grandson Graziano took over the family business. He bought the hilly area where a new winery was built equipping it with the best systems for the production of –Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore".
Baron Di Pauli is a family-owned winery with a focus on producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. They are located in an area with unique terroir, which allows them to produce distinctive wines that showcase the region's character. The winery's philosophy revolves around sustainability, respect for nature, and a commitment to creating wines that express the personality of the vineyard. Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings at the winery, which features a beautiful vineyard and charming tasting room.
The spectacular amphitheater of vineyards lying in range of more than 200 degrees at the foot of Mount Gantkofel this year gives us an interesting line of labels, largely the result of a great company restyling. On 1st September 2008, in effect, the company was incorporated by the Terlano Winery, which has immediately transmitted even to this historic reality its philosophy of quality manufacturing: reduction in yield of 20%, refinement of packaging, halving of the range of wines, reduced to the two most required lines of quality. Given the different conditions of soil and climate, the products of the two wineries will continue to be vinified and marketed separately also in the future.
In 2001, with the entrance in the company of Michele, son of Amedeo, who gives continuity to the fourth generation of vinegrowers, the Tessari family took the decision, financially challenging but far–sighted, to build a wider and equipped with cutting edge facilities winery, along the road of Val d’Alpone. In the same year, the Tessari family decided to extend its experience in the near Valpolicella, purchasing vines on the hilly area of Montecchia di Crosara.
The new winery was inaugurated in September 2002, and was founded on the dynamic improvement of “Ca Rugate” which took place the latest decade. The entrance of Michele brought entrepreneurial liveliness, which allowed to make the company grow and establish itself from the quality and organization points of view. In these years, the most important growth in vine cultivation in the Tessari family’s vineyards took place. From 2002 to 2011 about 40 hectares were bought, in the most suited areas of the municipalities of Monteforte D’Alpone and Montecchia di Crosara, that added themselves to the current vinegrowing surface of 60 hectares. This strategic structural growth was supported by a widespread distribution of wines, that cross, nowadays, 97 provinces in Italy and 25 international borders.
Through a strong bond with the historical and cultural tradition, ancient and modern, and with the territory from which it obtains its wines, Azienda Zenato is the mouthpiece of a message of quality, dedication and simplicity linked to a continuous research of technological innovation, of improvement, given by enthusiasm and constant commitment.
Passion, work, and results make us aware that we have contributed to the development and to the most recent rediscovery of Lugana, of which we are proud ambassadors. To this strong identity with our territory we have linked ability and entrepreneurial foresight, investing even on the near Valpolicella. A happy combination, to us, with the aim of widening and strengthening our diffusion in Italy and all over the World. In our family, emotions, dedication, simplicity, that have allowed us to become a concrete production reality, have remained untouched. For all this, we think to be able to meet the needs and expectations of all those who in a wine are looking for reliability, personality and great quality. (Sergio Zenato)
Agriturismo Roeno is a stunning winery renowned for producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. With picturesque views of the countryside, guests can enjoy a unique and authentic experience of Italian wine-making. From crisp whites to full-bodied reds, the vineyards offer an array of delicious wines that perfectly complement the local, seasonal cuisine. With charming accommodations and a warm welcome, it's the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Whichever way you arrive in Veneto, you can see in the distance the characteristic profile of the Euganean Hills. The volcanic soils have very different features and the richness in types translates into valuable opportunities to cultivate different varieties of vines in conditions that best express their character.
The company, that was founded in 1980, can boast of being a pioneer in planting high–density vineyards on the Euganean Hills, and ownes about 55 acres scattered throughout the hilly area.
Since 1994, Vignalta vinifies in the new winery of Arquà Petrarca, completely carved into the rock that allows an optimal wine aging in oak barrels. The current owners of the Vignalta agricultural company are Lucio Gomiero, Graziano Cardin, Luciano Salvagnin and Mario Guzzo, who take advantage of the advice of the agronomist Filippo Scortegagna for the management of the vineyards and of the cellarman Michele Montecchio, who follows the vinification in the cellar.
The Azienda agricola Trabucchi winery is a family-owned business that is dedicated to producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. They prioritize sustainable agriculture, with all of their grapes being hand-harvested and fermented in small batches. The winery boasts a range of award-winning wines, including their signature red blend and a refreshing white wine. Visitors to the winery can enjoy tastings in a beautiful setting surrounded by lush vineyards.
Search on the map the best Italian wineries. With this simple tool you have the opportunity to discover the winery that is the nearest to you or to the area you prefer.
Località San Pietro Sn
Montecchio (Terni)
The “Falesco” Wine Company was founded in 1979 in Montefiascone by the brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, both oenologists and deeply rooted in this land between Lazio and Umbria.One of...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via di Vermicino, 68 00044
Frascati (Roma)
The Casale Marchese farm, with an area of over 50 hectares devoted mostly to the cultivation of vines, located in the heart of the Frascati DOC and overlooks one of the most beautiful landscapes...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Colle Pisano, 27 00040
Monte Porzio Catone (Roma)
The Company Poggio Le Volpi was founded in the 90s by the brilliant idea of Felice Mergè. The young oenologist, son of Armando Mergè, represents the third generation of a family strain that has...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Coste, 50 39043
Chiusa (Bolzano)
Eleven different municipalities of the Eisack Valley, suited vineyards located between 400 and 900 meters above sea level with high temperature ranges, a production of almost exclusively of white...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Fraz. Porossan Neyves, 209 11100
Aosta (Aosta)
The Ottin company was founded from passion. The passion of a young farmer for wine and for his land. A passion that comes from afar, inherited from his family, mountain vinegrowers for...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
P.za Roncas, 2 11020
Chambave (Aosta)
La Crotta di Vegnaron cooperative was founded in 1980 with the aim to enhance the wine–growing areas of Chambave and Nus. The productions known and appreciated since the Middle Ages were about...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Scandolera, 21 31010
Farra di Soligo (Treviso)
Merotto is a family–owned winery founded over 100 years ago. It is located in Col San Martino (Treviso) in the heart of the production area of the "Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore", on the...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via delle Cantine, 12 39052
Caldaro Strada del Vino (Bolzano)
Baron Di Pauli is a family-owned winery with a focus on producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. They are located in an area with unique terroir, which allows them to produce...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Silberleiten, 7 39018
Terlano (Bolzano)
The spectacular amphitheater of vineyards lying in range of more than 200 degrees at the foot of Mount Gantkofel this year gives us an interesting line of labels, largely the result of a great...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Pergola, 36
Montecchia di Crosara (Verona)
In 2001, with the entrance in the company of Michele, son of Amedeo, who gives continuity to the fourth generation of vinegrowers, the Tessari family took the decision, financially challenging but...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via San Benedetto, 8 37019
Peschiera del Garda (Verona)
Through a strong bond with the historical and cultural tradition, ancient and modern, and with the territory from which it obtains its wines, Azienda Zenato is the mouthpiece of a message of...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Mama, 3 37020
Brentino Belluno (Verona)
Agriturismo Roeno is a stunning winery renowned for producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. With picturesque views of the countryside, guests can enjoy a unique and authentic...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via Scalette, 23 35032
Arquà Petrarca (Padova)
Whichever way you arrive in Veneto, you can see in the distance the characteristic profile of the Euganean Hills. The volcanic soils have very different features and the richness in types...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA
Via delle terme, 79 ̷
Siena (Siena)
Localita Monte Tenda, 3 37031
Illasi (Verona)
The Azienda agricola Trabucchi winery is a family-owned business that is dedicated to producing high-quality wines using traditional methods. They prioritize sustainable agriculture, with all of...
CONTATTA & PRENOTA