Bellini

The story of Bellini begins in Venice, in the legendary setting of a world-famous artists’ café. One warm summer evening in 1948, its owner decided to mix the fruity joy of perfect white peaches, the grapy sparkle of Prosecco spumante, and a whisper of wild raspberries. He called it Bellini…... 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” that took the region from rags to riches over two…... Read more

Speri

The name Valpolicella comprises the Italian word for “valley”, ‘valle’ or ‘val’. The Valpolicella appellation, however, is not so much a single valley as a number of small valleys fanning out towards the hills behind Verona. Its wonderful climate, abundant sources of water and gently rolling landscape have made this…... Read more

Suavia

Winemaking is a family affair for Giovanni and Rosetta Tessari and their four young daughters; and the Soave soil is part of the family. Even the winery name is Soave’s ancient denomination, Suavia, rather than Tessari! It is hard for most of us global villagers today to imagine a world…... Read more