The revolution of Abruzzo wine-making begins with the dream of Gianni Masciarelli. A beautiful journey that brought Montepulciano - grape and wine - to the absolute top of the Italian enological Olympus. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma is an impeccable masterpiece of elegance, class and enological perfection, a wine capable of endless emotions, so much to conquer - and confirm - DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine of May 2023.

Best Wine of May 2023: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma 2017, Masciarelli

Travaglini represents the history of the wines of Gattinara, the famous area in the province of Vercelli (Piedmont) which has Nebbiolo grape as the prestigious interpreter of its wines. Thanks to this magnificent grape, after a careful and scrupulous period of drying, it takes life Il Sogno, the extraordinary wine fruit of the ideas and studies of Giancarlo Travaglini. A great wine with an excellent personality giving Nebbiolo a new and prestigious character, made of class, elegance and power.

Best Wine of April 2023: Il Sogno 2018, Travaglini

The wines of Costantino Charrère and Les Crêtes have always won the highest appreciation of wine lovers. A success that is unmistakably perpetuated at each vintage and which confirms the monumental Chardonnay Cuvée Bois among the main representatives of this extraordinary winery in the Aosta Valley. The 2020 vintage confirms the absolute excellence of this magnificent wine, conquering both DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine of the month.

Best Wine of March 2023: Valle d'Aosta Chardonnay Cuvée Bois 2020, Les Crêtes

Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni from the Arnaldo Caprai winery has always been the reference wine for this area and was the first to get the magnificent red grape of Montefalco to the top of the enological Olympus. A Sagrantino of extraordinary elegance and class, combined with the typical power of this amazing red berried variety, renders to the tasting the spirit and soul of a land and a grape with a strong and majestic character.

Best Wine of February 2023: Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2018, Arnaldo Caprai

Casalfarneto is located in the heart of the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi denomination, one of the main wine-growing territories of the Marches. Cimaio 2016 - produced with 100% Verdicchio grapes and affected by noble rot - expresses all the magnificence and elegance of the wines of this denomination, a five diamond masterpiece, an excellence deserving the title of the best wine of January 2023.

Best Wine of January 2023: Cimaio 2016, CasalFarneto

Chiara Boschis

The Enrico Pira &amp; Figli winery undeniably represents the history of Barolo and its wines. Run since the 1980s by Chiara Boschis - one of the first women in Italy to lead a winery and promient exponent of the so-called "Barolo Boys" - her wines have always been a reference for the appellation for class, elegance and finesse. Proof of this are the three Barolos of the 2018 vintage and, in particular, the Cannubi - the famous hill in the center of the Barolo area - magnificently well made, capable of endless emotions, of sublime class, an absolute reference for the Barolos of this vintage.

Best Wine of December 2022: Barolo Cannubi 2018, E. Pira & Figli - Chiara Boschis

Montecappone has for years been a sure reference in the wine scene of the Marches and, in particular, of the two denominations of Castelli di Jesi and dedicated to Verdicchio. Gianluca Mirizzi successfully leads this beautiful winery in the Marche region, creating a prestigious range named after the family name. The best wine of November belongs to the "Mirizzi" range and is a magnificent expression of a precise wine making vision which sees Verdicchio as the absolute protagonist.

Best Wine of November 2022: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico Ergo Sum Mirizzi 2017, Montecappone

Among the main wineries of Campania and Italy, Feudi di San Gregorio has always stood out for the quality and excellence of its wines, all expression of Irpinia - in the province of Avellino - and made from the typical grapes of this territory. Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2015, is the confirmation of a great wine, conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine for the month of October 2022.

Best Wine of October 2022: Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2015, Feudi di San Gregorio

Tenuta La Scolca is an important wine-making firm of Gavi and which marked the enological prestige of this territory and of the wines produced with Cortese grapes. Founded in 1919, La Scolca stands out, in particular, for the "D'Antan" line, wines produced only in the best vintages and aged for at least 10 years. La Scolca d'Antan 2008 is a magnificent expression of the potential of the Cortese grape, an absolute masterpiece of enormous elegance and class, complexity and personality.

Best Wine of September 2022: La Scolca d'Antan 2008, La Scolca

Barollo winery, an interesting winery in Preganziol, in the province of Treviso, makes beautiful award winning wines, produced in the interesting area near Venice.  Their Chardonnay 2018 is an expression of elegance and finesse, an impeccable interpretation of this famous grape, deserving DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine for summer 2022.

Best Wine of Summer 2022: Venezia Chardonnay 2018, Barollo

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The magnificent white wine of Querciabella - Batàr 2014 - conquers for the second time the title of best wine of the month, in this case June 2017. A masterpiece of wine making produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc in equal parts, majestically made in a perfect symphony of aromas and elegance.

Best Wine of June 2017: Batàr 2014, Querciabella

Siro Pacenti

Elegance, class, cleanness and expression of a magnificent wine making quality. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS 2012 of Siro Pacenti - one of the most representative and significant wineries of this famous wine area in Tuscany - conquers DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of the best wine of November 2018. A Brunello di Montalcino of endless magnificence, supported by a high quality production of absolute value and impeccable excellence.

Best Wine of November 2018: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS 2012, Siro Pacenti

Elena Fucci

Elena Fucci's winery celebrates twenty years of activity with a special and magnificent wine - available in limited quantity - capable of pushing her renowned Titolo up to a new and extraordinary top. A masterpiece Aglianico del Vulture aged in large cask conquering DiWineTaste diamonds and the title of best wine for Summer 2019.

Best Wine of Summer 2019: Aglianico del Vulture Titolo 20th Anniversary 2017, Elena Fucci

Silvio Nardi

Flagship wine of Tenute Silvio Nardi at Casale del Bosco, the renowned Brunello di Montalcino Vigneto Manachiara 2012 conquers for the second time the title of best wine of the month, also confirming the excellence of DiWineTaste five diamonds. A Brunello of spectacular class and elegance, expresses the magnificence of Sangiovese as well as power and personality, with strong however smooth tannins, for an impeccable balance and finesse in every sensorial aspect.

Best Wine of June 2019: Brunello di Montalcino Vigneto Manachiara 2012, Tenute Silvio Nardi

Apollonio is an interesting winery in Salento having more than a century of history and committed to the cultivation of grapes and wine production. A broad and significant range of this territory, made of white, rosé and red wines all of them being both interesting and valuable. Copertino Rosso Riserva Divoto 2010, made with Negroamaro and Montepulciano, conquers the title of best wine of May 2019 and DiWineTaste four diamonds and one star.

Best Wine of May 2019: Copertino Rosso Riserva Divoto 2010, Apollonio

Ricci Curbastro

Ricci Curbastro is one of the most celebrated wineries of Franciacorta and famous for its Satèn, a wine marking a reference for this style in its territory. Among the excellence made by the winery of Capriolo - in province of Brescia - a special mention goes to Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto that, as for vintage 2009, confirms and conquers again DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine of the month.

Best Wine of April 2019: Franciacorta Dosaggio Zero Gualberto 2009, Ricci Curbastro

The magnificent Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Bellovedere 2015 conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of the best wine for March 2019. A great wine expressing the magnificience of a favorable and promising vintage, the confirmation of the huge potentials of Montepulciano in the land of Abruzzo. Rich, powerful, elegant and impeccable, Bellovedere is an extraordinary wine capable of giving emotions to the senses.

Best Wine of March 2019: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Terre dei Vestini Bellovedere 2015, La Valentina

A Verdicchio of remarkable class and elegance, umpteenth confirmation of the extraordinary potentials of this variety in the Castelli di Jesi territory, Montecappone's Utopia Reserve 2015 express a magnificent excellent in every sensorial aspect. A great Verdicchio - entirely vinified in stainless steel - a superb expression of the renowned appellation of Marche, conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title the best wine of February 2019.

Best Wine of February 2019:  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Riserva Utopia 2015, Montecappone

Avvoltore 2015 - flagship wine of Moris Farms - conquers the title of the best wine for January 2019 as well as confirming DiWineTaste five diamonds. A great wine, fruite of the blending of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, expresses great elegance and class since ever, as well as a silky agreeableness of tannins smoothed by time and the vibrant acidity of Sangiovese, well supported by the power of Cabernet Sauvignon and the spicy touch of Syrah.

Best Wine of January 2019: Avvoltore 2015, Moris Farms

Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio is the last born wine at Arnaldo Caprai winery exclusively made with the famous Umbrian red grapes. Released for the first time with vintage 2012, Valdimaggio has promptly conquered DiWineTaste Five Diamonds, confirmed in this 2014 vintage. A Sagrantino having great class and remarkable agreeableness, powerful and elegant, charming and fascinating, it conquers the title for the best wine of summer 2018.

Best Wine of Summer 2018: Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio 2014 Arnaldo Caprai

Among one of the most successful wineries of Montefalco - famous city of Umbria, Italy - Tabarrini is a well known producer for the quality of its wines and, in particular, its Montefalco Sagrantino wines, produced in three distinct crus as well as in the traditional sweet style. Montefalco Sagrantino Colle alle Macchie 2013, besides conquering, once again, DiWineTaste five diamonds, it is the wine of the month for May 2018.

Best Wine of May 2018: Montefalco Sagrantino Colle alle Macchie 2013, Tabarrini

Giovanni Manzone

Giovanni Manzone winery, established in 1925, undeniably is among the most interesting and prestigious expressions of Monforte d'Alba, a territory known for the full bodied and powerful Barolo wines. The magnificent Barolo Riserva Gramolere 2011 conquers once again DiWineTaste five diamonds and for the second time the title of best wine of the month. A great wine, a magnificent Barolo, spectacular interpretations of Nebbiolo in the land of Monforte d'Alba.

Best Wine of April 2018: Barolo Riserva Le Gramolere 2011, Giovanni Manzone

Kellerei Kaltern

Caldaro Winery - Kellerei Kaltern - main protagonist of the wines from the are in which is found the lake with the same name, conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine of November 2017 with the excellent Alto Adige Moscato Giallo Passito Serenade 2013. A very refined wine and of noble elegance, expresses an extraordinary finesse with a very rich bouquet of tropical fruits. A superlative sweet wine made of dried grapes of Gold Muscat (Yellow Muscat), impeccable in every sensorial and organoleptic aspect.

Best Wine of November 2017: Alto Adige Moscato Giallo Passito Serenade 2013, Kellerei Kaltern - Caldaro

Ballabio winery of Casteggio, in province of Pavia, is committed, since 1905, to the production of sparkling wines, one of the most old wineries of Italy committed to the production of this wine style. With its Farfalla Zero Dosage - a classic method of refined elegance and class - conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds as well as the title of the best wine for September 2017. The creators of this spectacular bubble the Nevelli family - owners of Ballabio winery - and Carlo Casavecchia, the well known and talented piedmontese wine maker who, after having contributed to the relaunch of Marsala wine in Sicily, is now confirming, with this wine, his expertise and knowledge by giving us a classic method sparkling wine "zero dosage" of rare elegance.

Best Wine of September 2017: Farfalla Zero Dosage, Ballabio

Montefalco Sagrantino Spinning Beauty 2006 - a monumental wine aged for eight years in barrique - conquers the crown of best wine of February 2017 and DiWineTaste five diamonds. A superlative wine, fruit of the experimentation and far-sightedness of Arnaldo Caprai winery, led by Marco Caprai, taking Sagrantino, once again, to the top of worldwide Olympus of wine making.

Best Wine of February 2017: Montefalco Sagrantino Spinning Beauty 2006, Arnaldo Caprai

Cantine del Notaio with its Aglianico del Vulture Il Sigillo 2010 conquers DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine for November 2016. A magnificent interpretation of Aglianico from overripe and dries grapes for a result of remarkable power and elegance, the renewed proof of the excellence produced in this winery of Rionero in Vulture.

Best Wine of November 2016: Aglianico del Vulture Il Sigillo 2010, Cantine del Notaio

The fact Campania is a land of great white wines - not to mention red wines - it is a well known thing. Taburno certainly is one of the most interesting territories of this region and here, at Torrecuso in province of Benevento, is located the historical Fontanavecchia winery, mainly committed to Aglianico and Falanghina. One of the great wines made by Rillo family - Taburno Falanghina Facetus 2008 - conquers DiWineTaste five diamons and our sun, as well as the title of best wine of April 2016. An endless Falanghina, rich in emotions and extraordinary class.

Best Wine of April 2016: Taburno Falanghina Facetus 2008, Fontanavecchia

Yet another Brunello di Montalcino conquers DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of the best wine of the month. Montosoli cru, besides being one of the most famouse representatives of Brunello di Montalcino, is also the very first cru ever made in this territory in 1975. A wine which marked the history of Montalcino and still today - year after year - confirms its excellence.

Best Wine of May 2015: Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2010, Altesino

Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano

A great wine and a beautiful grape, among the primary viticultural and wine making expressions of Italy, conquer the title of the best wine for this month. Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano 2010 by Arnaldo Caprai provides a magnificent performance with this vintage, by giving an impeccable balance as well as a stunning interpretation worth of Five Diamonds.

Best Wine of April 2015: Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano 2010, Arnaldo Caprai

Amilcare Grieco

Amilcare Grieco - brand ambassador of Cantine del Notaio of Rionero in Vulture - tells DiWineTaste readers about the famous territory of Basilicata and Aglianico, prestigious grape of South Italy, an extremely versatile variety capable of making different wine styles, from sparkling to full bodied red wines.

Aglianico del Vulture told by Amilcare Grieco, Cantine del Notaio

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