Travel Through Italy: Best Italian Appellation Red Wines and Top Producers
Embark on a luxurious journey through Italy's finest wine regions with this exclusive collection of six exceptional Italian red wines, showcasing the country's rich diversity and world-renowned winemaking expertise. Valued between $800-$1000, this curated selection includes some of Italy's top appellations and producers, each bottle a testament to craftsmanship, terroir, and tradition. Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs alike, this is an unmissable opportunity to experience Italy's finest reds.
TORNATORE ETNA ROSSO ‘PIETRARIZZO’ 2019 · SICILY
Etna Rosso “Contrada Pietrarizzo” is a pure Nerello Mascalese, produced in the Tornatore estate’s cru of the same name, historically known among the absolute best for the sublime quality of its grapes. Incredibly balanced and elegant, its purity is a reflection of its high-altitude volcanic terroir.
CARLO GIACOSA BARBARESCO RISERVA ‘LUCA’ 2016 · PIEMONTE
The Carlo Giacosa Winery, run by the family for four generations, is situated in Barbaresco, home to some of Italy’s most prestigious wines. This is a true collector's bottling since 2016 was the last year Luca, a blend of three vineyards located in the Asili, Cole and Ovello crus, was made.
CAPRILI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 · TUSCANY
Caprili is a Brunello estate in the southwestern sector of the Montalcino appellation near the hamlet of Tavernelle. They are considered one of the old guards of Montalcino producers. The 2019 received the recent honor of ranking number 15 in the top 100 Wine Spectator wines of 2024.
ADANTI MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO ‘IL DOMENICO’ 2009 · UMBRIA
Umbria’s iconic red. Full of power and intensely dark fruit made from 100% Sagrantino grapes. This amazing age-worthy bottle from Adanti is dedicated to the founder of the winery, Domenico Adanti. Made from the best selection of grapes grown exclusively in a vineyard on the hills of Colcimino
TOMMASO BUSSOLA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2019 · VENETO
When Veneto legend Giuseppe Quintarelli was asked years ago to name the region’s next superstar, he didn’t hesitate: Tommaso Bussola. Among the countless accolades Tommaso received, he received the first of many Tre Bicchieris for his majestic wines. Despite being deeply concentrated, this amazing Amarone manages to remain elegant and refined.
E. PIRA & FIGLI CHIARA BOSCHIS BAROLO CANNUBI 2018 · PIEMONTE
Chiara Boschis is widely recognized as one of the pioneer women winemakers in Barolo, though her family has a long (nine generations) history of winemaking. This is certainly one of the top and most renowned Barolo today, known for its elegant, full-bodied character, and produced from a 0.7-hectare plot within the famed Cannubi vineyard.
Donated by: Donato and Lucia Scotti
Value: $1,000