February 21, 2017
There is no person more Montalcino than Gigliola Giannetti. Born and raised in Montalcino, her first full time job was working for Franco Biondi Santi, owner of one of the town’s most famous estates in 1985. But she wasn’t... UNFILTERED Archives: Italy
Cigliuti: Purity and Terroir in Barbaresco
January 12, 2017
Renato Cigliuti may produce some of the best damn Barbaresco you’ve never heard of, but he is, first and foremost, a farmer. In fact, he comes from four generations of farmers who have tilled the Langhe soils to support their... BUON NATALE 2016: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 20, 2016
Christmas traditions are an important part of the Italian family, and no two holiday tables ever look the same. Whether it’s tortelli in Toscana, or panettone in Piemonte, each family has their own unique way of celebrating the season. This... The Legend of Vallana: An Eight Decade Vertical Tasting with Francis Fogarty Vallana
November 15, 2016
On Wednesday, November 9th, Skurnik Wines had the great pleasure of hosting an eight decade vertical tasting of the wines of Vallana. After the tasting, our Italian Portfolio manager, Mark Fornatale, sat down with Francis Fogarty Vallana to ask him... Alto Piemonte: A Region on the Rise
September 22, 2016
Ninety miles northeast of Alba, hidden at the base of the Italian Alps, is the little-known winegrowing area of Alto Piemonte. The region, which acquired its name more for its high altitude than for its relative location to the Langhe (the... Skurnik Goes to Italy 2016
August 11, 2016
Italy… Home to more varieties of grapes and cheeses than any other country. Italy… Whose beauty has stunned the world since the counting of time. Italy… Where wine is as much a part of life as coffee and breathing! In... Gini: Family & Tradition in Soave
June 20, 2016
The Gini family has roots in the Soave Classico region dating from the sixteenth century, and owns 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the very best hillside position of the appellation. Extremely low yields, low-interference viticulture, and devoted attention to... Paolo Scavino: Barolo is the Family Business
June 1, 2016
Part I: Paolo Scavino: Tradition in the Heart of Castiglione Falletto Part II: Paolo Scavino: A Passion for Terroir The most remarkable thing about Enrico Scavino is that even today, this man ever longs to make better Barolo. Decades at the helm... Three Days in the Langhe
May 24, 2016
The vines that ensconce the hills of Italy’s Langhe region, deep in the heart of Piedmont, produce some of the world’s most incredible and age-worthy wines. The view from one of these hills encompasses a panorama of towns topped with medieval churches and... Undiscovered Italy: The Classic Brunello of Enzo Tiezzi
April 4, 2016
Let’s talk about Italy. Let’s talk about the old, undiscovered Italy that people think only existed 50 years ago: the pre-Internet Italy, the one you couldn’t possibly know without going there and getting a hot tip on a small, family...