Cascina Bongiovanni

The full name on the label is Cascina Bongiovanni. In Italian, the word “cascina” (‘farmstead’; pronounced ka-shee’-nah) has a nice, old-fashioned flavor to it: most of today’s producers prefer grander-sounding, trendier terms to describe themselves. Cascina makes you think of…read more

Conterno Fantino

This classic Langhe winery, founded in 1982, testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno (vineyard manager and co-proprietor; left in picture 1 above) and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino (right in the picture), who styles the wines.…read more

Canella

Northeastern Italy – particularly the Veneto region – has become a veritable myth to Italians: il nordest and its miracolo economico. After WWII, the Venetians’ industrious, pragmatic nature, their strong family and community spirit, have brought about an “economic miracle”…read more

Cignale

The story of this superb Tuscan Cabernet began on a singular note, when its first vintage was wiped out by wild boars. The episode inspired Neil & Maria Empson to call their most exclusive proprietary brand “Cignale” – “Wild Boar”…read more

Costanti

The small town of Montalcino, huddled around its fortressed castle on the Tuscan hillside, is miniature perfection. Montalcino residents are a correspondingly tight-knit community, with a strong sense of identity and deep love for their territory. Within this community, Andrea…read more

Castello di Farnetella

The Felsina team is also behind Beppe’s third estate, located in the Chianti Colli Senesi appellation: Castello di Farnetella. Acreage here is 166, at altitudes ranging from 200 to 550 meters above sea level. Bernabei and Mazzocolin orchestrate production, which is bottled at Felsina’s historic nucleus.

Cocci Grifoni

The Marche region is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. Bucolically peaceful and apparently timeless, its pristine landscape is adorned with medieval walled towns, castles and monasteries. The gently rolling, clayey soil – mostly hilly and mountainous – supplies a…read more

Canonbah Bridge

Canonbah Bridge is the pioneering vineyard in the Warren/Nyngan district of New South Wales; an area classified as the edge of the Outback. Four generations ago, the McLaughlin family pioneered these harsh outback conditions to produce award winning Merino sheep…read more

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