5 key wine regions and their iconic grapes
With over 20 wine regions spread across Italy’s rich landscape, there’s a whole world to discover within each region.
Italian Drought Serves Up Tastier Wine
Wine harvest has come early in Italy as extreme heat continues to ripen the grapes faster than planned. Following a very cold spring, winemakers across Europe were worried the summer harvest wouldn’t survive, and expected wine grape production to be down by 15-20 per cent in Italy.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Unique Wine Grapes Rediscovered
If you’re on the lookout for new, exotic wines to impress guests at your next dinner party, look no further than these crisp, earthy varietals from Northern Italy.
ARQUILLA AND JAMES SUCKLING
James Suckling has announced their Top 100 Italian Wines of 2016 and nine Arquilla producers are on the list, receiving excellent scores.
New Producer | Tenute Sella 1671
With its rich history, Tenute Sella’s dedication to traditional winemaking styles and techniques allow the personality of each wine to develop naturally. The Nebbiolo grape with it’s inimitable finesse and elegance account for the majority of the Tenute Sella’s vines, alongside other varieties native to the Biella territoty: the Vespolina, Croatina and Erbaluce.
Perfect Pairing with Trout Creative Thinking's - Carlo Tarquinio.
Long-time Arquilla client, lover of Italian wine and Director of Strategy at Trout Creative Thinking, Carlo Tarquinio shares his top drops and why they pair with food ranging from a tasty toasted sandwich to a rich risotto ai funghi. Read more here.