Tuscany

Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history and artistic legacy. As the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the region has an incredible art and architecture heritage.
Tuscany is certainly the most famous of all Italian regions for its wines. Sangiovese reigns in all its forms in the vineyards of Chianti but also Montepulciano and Montalcino.
It is also the land of the Super Tuscan, the Bordeaux blend style that laid the foundation of some of the greatest Italian wines.
As a pairing with these wines, Tuscany cuisine is based on simplicity but high quality and certainly topped with Tuscan olive oil, recognized all over the world.

Solaia

‘The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and this unique Tuscan wine archetype I am referring to. With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco.” Wine Advocate.
Solaia – ‘The sunny one’ is a 10 hectares vineyard adjacent to Tignanello in the Mercatale Val di Pesa zone of Chianti Classico. The eponymous wine, produced by Antinori family, has been released for the 1st time in 1978.

Veneto

The Veneto, located in the north-east of Italy, is about five million population, ranking fifth in Italy.

It is a very touristic area, mainly to Venice but also Verona.

It is also a region that contributes a significant percentage of the country’s total wine industry.

Soave, Valpolicella or Amarone, are produced there. The super trendy sparkling wine Prosecco has its origins and its best expression in the Veneto.

Much of Italy’s Pinot grigio hails from the Veneto, where the crisp and refreshing style is easy to maintain.

Dal Forno Romano

The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983.

Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 26 hectares of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.

The estate vineyards and farm are located where the slopes begin to rise toward the mountains and sit 300 meters above sea level.

The loose, alluvial soils, meticulous pruning and scrupulous viticultural techniques ensure remarkable-quality grapes.

The Dal Fornos use traditional methods to grow the finest fruit, and then employ modern techniques to produce the best wines – classic in expression and modern in purity.

China

Wine production in China dates back to the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD).

The country’s first modern winery, Changyu, was established in 1892 in Shandong province, close to Yantai.

China’s vast territory and favorable climate conditions make it the world’s largest grape producer, accounting for nearly half of global grape production. It also boasts the third-largest vineyard area globally.

The Yantai-Penglai region, home to over 140 wineries, is the most prolific, responsible for 40% of China’s wine output.

Ao Yun

The vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging from 2,200 to 2,600 meters. They are nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, close to the mythical city of Shangri-La.

Approximately half of the 27 hectares currently cultivated were initially planted with engrafted rootstock in 2000, consisting solely of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

The LVMH team expanded the vineyard in 2013, adding Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah.

The Ao Yun terroir benefits from extraordinary climatic conditions, mirroring those found in Bordeaux.

The name Ao Yun translates to “flying above the clouds,” alluding to the cloud-covered peaks that surround the vineyards.

The 2018 vintage marks the inaugural release of a Chinese grand cru through the Bordeaux négociant system.

China

Wine production in China dates back to the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD).

The country’s first modern winery, Changyu, was established in 1892 in Shandong province, close to Yantai.

China’s vast territory and favorable climate conditions make it the world’s largest grape producer, accounting for nearly half of global grape production. It also boasts the third-largest vineyard area globally.

The Yantai-Penglai region, home to over 140 wineries, is the most prolific, responsible for 40% of China’s wine output.

Ao Yun

The vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging from 2,200 to 2,600 meters. They are nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, close to the mythical city of Shangri-La.

Approximately half of the 27 hectares currently cultivated were initially planted with engrafted rootstock in 2000, consisting solely of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

The LVMH team expanded the vineyard in 2013, adding Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah.

The Ao Yun terroir benefits from extraordinary climatic conditions, mirroring those found in Bordeaux.

The name Ao Yun translates to “flying above the clouds,” alluding to the cloud-covered peaks that surround the vineyards.

The 2018 vintage marks the inaugural release of a Chinese grand cru through the Bordeaux négociant system.

Priorat

Located in Catalunya, Priorat is DOCa, the highest qualification level for a wine region in Spain.

Priorat produces full-bodied and powerful reds. Priorat began garnering international attention for their product during the 1990s, and the popularity is still very high.

The vineyards themselves are typically terraced between 100m and 700m above sea level.

Priorat wines are known for their red Garnacha from the older vineyards.

The Garnacha has been the steadiest of the varieties sold, while wines with Syrah have gained market share in the last few years.

96% of the planted vineyards are red varietals, with only 4% with white.

Alvaro Palacios

Alvaro Palacios spent his childhood in his parents’ winery, Palacios Remondo, in Rioja.

Instead of making branded wines, Alvaro Palacios got a more ambitious vision to make Great Classic Wines!

Then, his search led him to Priorat, in Catalonia, where Garnacha traditionally reigns supreme.

Alvaro Palacios has reinstated the reputation of the wild, isolated region into a legend in its own right.

In the late 90s, Alvaro Palacios launched a winery in Bierzo with his nephew Ricardo.

On the death of his father in 2000, Alvaro Palacios took over the family winery in Rioja.