Best known for his work promoting Sicilian wines, and as the co-owner of The Wine People, Stefano Girelli has spent most of his career…
Best known for his work promoting Sicilian wines, and as the co-owner of The Wine People, Stefano Girelli has spent most of his career…
Fells has added two of Italy’s leading fine wine producers to its portfolio. As part of a new partnership with ColleMassari Estates, Fells will distribute the producer’s globally recognised Grattamacco and Poggio di Sotto wines in the UK. “This is a landmark partnership for Fells’ Italian offering,” said Euan Mackay, managing director at Fells. “To be joined by two of the most…
Enotria has announced the addition of 11 new wineries to its premium portfolio, targeting independent merchants as well as the on-trade. Spanning Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Australia, the US and Chile, Enotria said the new producers reflect its focus on exclusive, long-term partnerships. From Italy, Berlucchi, Caccia al Piano and Nino Negri are being added to the portfolio. Berlucchi, best known for pioneering Franciacorta,…
Fells has announced the addition of Innesto to its portfolio – the brainchild of Sofia Ricasoli, part of the Ricasoli family, which is already included in the importer’s stable of brands. Sofia Ricasoli is part of the latest generation of the winemaking family; the Ricasoli winery itself dates back to 1141 and is considered the oldest in Italy. Based in Tuscany, the…
Though known for its full-bodied reds, Piemonte also has a lot to offer in terms of native whites. Lizzy O’Riordan headed to the region to learn more Stationed in Turin’s OGR building, the Grandi Langhe wine event returned at the end of January for its 10th edition, showcasing a bevy of vinous gems from Piemonte producers. Unsurprisingly, the fair showed…
Fells has announced the addition of Tenuta Pfitscher to its Italian portfolio, joining on 1 March. Based in Alto Adige in northern Italy, Tenuta Pfitscher was founded in 1861 and is now overseen by the sixth and seventh generations of the family. According to Fells, the producer tends six distinct vineyard areas within the Alpine slopes that characterise the area. This…
The Garda DOC Consortium, has announced that total bottlings reached 175,352hl in 2025. According to the consortium, this represents a 20% year-on-year increase, indicating growth in the appellation. Within this, it reported strong performance in both Pinot Grigio and Garda Bianco. Elsewhere, the DOC, which spans the Lombardy and Veneto regions around Lake Garda, is also known for using grapes such…
Hallgarten & Novum has added two new Italian producers to its portfolio: Querciabella from Chianti Classico and Elio Grasso from Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont. Querciabella was founded in 1974 and is one of Chianti Classico’s most respected estates, according to Hallgarten. The estate has been farming organically since 1988 and has remained in the family since its formation. It is presently led by Mita Castiglioni,…
