NIZZA, MONFERRATO, PIEMONTE
Ivaldi Dario
Nestled in the rolling hills of Piemonte, Nizza DOCG is home to some of Italy's best Barbera.
Fourth generation winemaker, Andrea Ivaldi, is producing delicious native varietals including Barbera, Dolcetto, and Favorita.
Andrea's vines benefit from generous diurnal range, drainage and exposure, thanks to the surrounding Alps.
The entire Ivaldi Dario portfolio is Sistema di Qualità Nazionale di Produzione Integrata (SQNPI) certified.
Our favs: Nizza, Barbera Monferatto Frizzante, Dolcetto d'Asti, and Moscato d'Asti.
Al bacio!
BEAUJOLAIS, RHÔNE, FRANCE
Domaine Gilles Paris
Based in Chiroubles, Domaine Gilles Paris is a producer of organic Beaujolais Crus.
We sought out vigneron Gilles because of his immense respect for the terroir and use of biodynamic winemaking practices.
Gilles is producing Beaujolais Crus of serious measure; fruity, elegant, and drinkable all year round.
Certified organic by Alps Côntroles.
Our favourite: Fleurie Grand Pré.
HEMEL-EN-AARDE RIDGE, WESTERN CAPE
Lenuzza Vineyards
Italian winemaker Daniele Lenuzza and South African-born Tanika Paris are the husband and wife duo behind this labour of love.
Lenuzza Vineyards' is producing small batch Pinot Noir out of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. An ode to heritage and amore.
Vintages are consistently smooth, showing red fruits and pepper with 15 months in French oak.
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA, ITALY
Specogna Vini
Specogna Vini is a family owned and operated producer of award-winning organic wines from Italy's Friuli Colli Orentali DOC region.
Specogna is led by brothers Cristian and Michele Specogna. Third generation winemaker, Cristian, was recently named "Top 40 Under 40" in Italy's wine industry by Fortune Italia.
The Specogna portfolio includes indigenous wine varieties, such as Pignolo and Ribolla Gialla, and wines styled after regional traditions like Pinot Grigio Ramato. These wines are the real deal.