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My Favorite Wines as an Italian Sommelier
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items As an Italian sommelier and wine enthusiast, over the years I have had the opportunity to taste many wines from different regions and countries. This collection includes some of the bottles, appellations, and wine styles that I particularly enjoy dri...
Terre Alfieri by Pescaja is one of the wines I enjoy drinking during the summer. Served fresh, it's easy to appreciate for its balance, freshness, and drinkability. A great choice for warm evenings, outdoor dinners, or simply relaxing with a good gla...
Pescaja Solei Terre Alfieri Arneis - Kosher Wine Direct
Among the many Sicilian wines I have tasted, Cristo di Campobello Grillo remains my favorite Grillo so far. Fresh, balanced, and easy to enjoy, it's a wine I often choose during the summer and one that never disappoints.
Baglio del Cristo di Campobello C'D'C (CDC) Bianco - Vivino
This grappa is special to me because it comes from one of Italy’s most renowned regions for wine and spirits: Piedmont. Aged for six years in oak barrels, it combines elegance, depth, and remarkable smoothness. Every sip reflects the tradition, patie...
Grappa Riserva 6 anni - Grappa Altavilla
This is one of my favorite Sicilian wines. Rich, smooth, and beautifully balanced, it captures the warmth and character of Sicily in every glass. Its ripe fruit flavors, elegant structure, and long finish make it a wine I never get tired of sharing w...
Iruka Ottoventi
A fresh glass of Moscato always brings back wonderful memories. I still remember enjoying it with a hazelnut cake during family celebrations, or on warm summer afternoons served nicely chilled. More than a wine, it represents moments of joy, laughter...
Az. Agr. Caudrina - Moscato d'Asti DOCG La Caudrina 2025 0,75 lt.
Among all the Barbera wines I have tasted over the years, Bricco dell'Uccellone remains one of my favorites. It's a wine that I carry in my heart, not only for its quality but also for the memories and emotions it brings back every time I open a bott...
Barbera d'Asti DOCG - BRICCO DELL'UCCELLONE 2021 - BRAIDA
The wine of the hills where I lived. Monferrato is a land rich in history, traditions, and great wines. Every glass of Ruchè brings back memories of family gatherings, celebrations with relatives and friends, long conversations around the table, and ...
Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato 'La Tradizione' Montalbera 2024
Ben Ryé is an exceptional wine and one of the finest expressions of Italian winemaking. Produced on the island of Pantelleria, it is a wine that has always fascinated me. For me, it represents the beauty and traditions of Sicily. Every glass brings b...
Passito di Pantelleria 'Ben Ryé' Donnafugata 2023 (Confezione)
This is one of the Barbera wines I enjoy the most. Rich, elegant, and full of character, it offers ripe fruit flavors balanced by freshness and a smooth finish. A wine that never disappoints and always reminds me why I love the wines of Piedmont.
Barbera d'Asti 'La Tota' Marchesi Alfieri 2023
This Grechetto brings back memories of a special period of my life spent in the province of Viterbo. Rich, elegant, and well-structured, it offers aromas of white fruit, citrus, and toasted hazelnuts, with a smooth and persistent finish. A wine that ...
Grechetto 'La Torre a Civitella' Sergio Mottura 2023
This is one of the most remarkable Barolos I have come across. Powerful yet incredibly elegant, it combines depth, structure, and complexity with the timeless character of Nebbiolo. A truly special wine that showcases why Gaja is considered one of It...
Barolo Conteisa Gaja 2020
Gattinara is one of the wines that made me appreciate the elegance of Nebbiolo beyond Barolo and Barbaresco. Structured, refined, and deeply expressive, it offers remarkable freshness, fine tannins, and a mineral character that reflects the unique vo...
Gattinara Riserva Travaglini 2020
This wine brings back memories of my years spent in Friuli, a land that I love with all my heart. A place of quiet strength, genuine values, and extraordinary people. Elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced, this Picolit is more than just a great ...
Picolit Livio Felluga 2017 - 37.5cl
This is one of the white wines that has impressed me the most over the years. Refined, structured, and full of character, it shows how great Italian white wines can be. A bottle that I never hesitate to recommend.
Illivio Livio Felluga 2023
This is one of those wines that reminds me why Italian wine is admired all over the world. Powerful, elegant, and incredibly refined, Ornellaia combines structure, depth, and balance in a truly remarkable way. A bottle for special occasions and for m...
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 'Ornellaia' Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2022
As a Sicilian, this is one of the wines that makes me proud of my homeland. Rich, generous, and full of character, it combines the strength of Nero d’Avola with the elegance of Syrah. Every bottle reminds me of the warmth, traditions, and unique beau...
Santagostino Baglio Sorìa' Rosso Firriato 2020
This wine introduced me to the extraordinary potential of Lagrein, one of Italy's most distinctive native grape varieties. Powerful, elegant, and beautifully structured, it offers depth, character, and remarkable balance. A wine that showcases the un...
Lagrein Riserva 'Vigna Klosteranger' Muri - Gries 2021
This wine has a special meaning to me. My daughters were born in the province of Treviso, and every time I enjoy a bottle of Capo di Stato, it brings back memories of that wonderful period of my life. Elegant, refined, and memorable, it is a wine tha...
Capo di Stato Loredan Gasparini - Venegazzù 2019