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Terlato Wines has reached a long-term agreement with Italy's Collis-Riondo to become the exclusive U.S. marketer of Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco. The pact gives Terlato one of the most promising brands in the U.S. wine market's hottest category.   Riondo, known for its frizzante style that features apple and pear notes, has quickly become one...

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di Riccardo Chioni   Le centinaia di presenze di operatori del mercato e dei media al secondo appuntamento con "i vini italiani dell'estate" testimonia il sempre vivace interesse degli americani alla tavola italiana, alla cultura del bere e del cibo. La degustazione dal titolo "Wonderful Italian Wine for Summertime" si è svolta mercoled...

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The San Francisco Wine Exchange (SFWE), America's oldest independent wine marketing agency and a leading importer of fine wine, announced today the appointment of Diego Lo Prete to the position of General Manager, Executive Vice President. Lo Prete's new position was effective January 20, 2014. Lo Prete will report to Hugh Thacher, President of SFW...

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Southern Italy meets central New Mexico during three days of events at various Albuquerque eateries that will pair Italian wines with special bites, appetizers and small plates.   Diamante Zulli, a third-generation winemaker for Martin Ulisse Wines, is traveling thousands of miles to visit the Duke City. Zulli will make stops at The Stumblin...

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by Paul Franson   For the founder of a wine import company, Brian Larky's love for adventure travel is a great perk. He worked as a river guide to pay for college, and he's ventured down many of North America's, Europe's and Asia's major rivers.   Other water trips include a three-month stint as head whitewater guide on the Afric...

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Wine enthusiasts no longer have to go to Italy to get a taste of real Italian wine. Visitors to the Bradenton area can simply stop by the Rosa Fiorelli Vineyard for wine made with Florida grapes and Italian expertise. The vineyard's Italian owners Rosa and Antonio Fiorelli settled in Florida almost 30 years ago and stayed for the warm weather and c...

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Following its English-language debut in 2011, Slow Wine, the guide to Italian wineries approved as good, clean and fair by Slow Food, is premiering a new and updated 2014 edition.   The guide and a selection of its wineries will be the focus of events for trade and consumers during a tour of three US cities: San Francisco on January 27, Chic...

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Inspired to build an authentic Medieval castle to honor his Italian heritage and showcase his exceptional wines, Dario Sattui studied architecture for 30 years before he created Castello di Amorosa. The 121,000-square-foot fortress took 14 years to build, stone by stone in Calistoga, California.   The Castello has 107 rooms, 95 of which are...

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By Ellen Bhang A special bottle can change your life. Just ask Matt Mollo, co-owner of the North End wine shop The Wine Bottega. That head-turning pour for Mollo was a fizzy red lambrusco, which he had in Italy in 2010. He and his wife, Adriana, were at a salumeria in Mantova, Lombardy, across the Po River from Emilia-Romagna, the region most asso...

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Italian wine is one of the most difficult regions to get to know. Why? Well for one, the Italians use an esoteric wine labeling system, like the French. But that's not even the biggest problem. The hardest part is learning all the different grape varieties.   At the moment, there are about 350 official Italian wine varieties. There have been...

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