UNFILTERED Archives: Italy

Mediterranean Whites for Labor Day

Mediterranean Whites for Labor Day
Labor Day marks the unofficial farewell to summer, making it the perfect time to slow down, gather friends around the table, and savor one last al fresco meal before the cooler weather arrives. From Spain’s rugged coastlines to the volcanic...

Vittorio Zoppi of Antica Torino

Vittorio Zoppi of Antica Torino
  Growing up in Genoa, Vittorio Zoppi was born with an instinctive appreciation for good food and wine and a passion for all things Italian. As a young man, he made a career out of connecting Italian wine estates with...

How Gaetana Jacono pioneered the New Sicily wine movement

How Gaetana Jacono pioneered the New Sicily wine movement
  Today’s guest is Gaetana Jacono, the woman who pioneered a new style of Sicilian wine in the province of Ragusa. Before she conquered the market with her perfumed, elegant, and enticing wines from Valle dell’Acate, Sicilian wines were typically bold,...

The 2026 Grand Portfolio Tasting

The 2026 Grand Portfolio Tasting
Four cities. Hundreds of producers. Thousands of glasses poured. Every two years, we bring together our community of winemakers, distillers, brewers, and sake producers from around the world for our Grand Portfolio Tasting — an opportunity to experience the breadth...

Chiara Boschis of E. Pira & Figli

Chiara Boschis of E. Pira & Figli
  As recently as the 1990s, Barolo and the surrounding villages were not ready for a woman to be in charge. When Chiara Boschis championed innovations like new oak barrels, organic farming, and green harvesting in a region that was...

Bottles with Chemistry: Valentine’s Day Picks for 2026

Bottles with Chemistry: Valentine’s Day Picks for 2026
Valentine’s Day is about sharing something with the people you care about. Your customers are looking for an excuse to open something special, splurge a little, or they’re looking for something new to fall in love with. If you’re seeking...

Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta and Contratto

Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta and Contratto
Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini.  In this episode, Giorgio reflects on...