Taurasi 1. History Taurasi is one of southern Italy’s most celebrated wines, hailing from the Campania region and crafted from the Aglianico grape. Often referred to as the “Barolo of the South,” Taurasi became Italy’s first DOCG wine from the south in 1993. Its history, however, dates back much further, with the Aglianico grape having been cultivated in Campania since ancient Roman times. The vineyards around the town of Taurasi, located in the province of Avellino, benefit

Sagrantino di Montefalco 1. History Sagrantino di Montefalco is one of Umbria’s most distinctive and prestigious wines. Made entirely from the Sagrantino grape, which is indigenous to the region, this bold and powerful wine has a storied history that dates back centuries. Once used primarily for sweet, passito-style wines, Sagrantino’s potential as a dry red was realized more recently. In 1992, Sagrantino di Montefalco was awarded DOCG status, solidifying its reputation as on

Rosso Conero By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis 1. History Rosso Conero DOC is one of Marche’s standout red wines, produced along the slopes of Monte Conero, a coastal mountain near the Adriatic Sea. This appellation is dominated by Montepulciano, often with a small addition of Sangiovese, resulting in a wine that combines rich fruit flavors with a firm structure. Rosso Conero has been a symbol of this region’s winemaking heritage for centuries, benefiting from the unique mi