Beni di Batasiolo has been for decades a successful ambassador brand of Piedmont in the world, gaining with value and approachability the support of consumers and critics. Batasiolo produces prestigious wines from 9 of the excellent vineyards of the area, including 5 Barolo's cru, owning 140 hectares all in Barolo. They offer a complete range that covers some of the very important appellations of the region.
Since 1874, the long-standing Speri family from Valpolicella stands out thanks to their seven generation long grape-growing passion and for making wines that are an authentic expression of their terroir. The Speri winery is a great and traditional producer of one of the prestigious wines of Valpolicella: the Amarone. They own 60 hectares in one of the very important Valpolicella classico area, they do not purcahse any grapes from others and its wines and terroir have become a point of reference for Italian enology.
Torresella, a stone’s throw from the Adriatic Sea in Eastern Veneto, has clayey, mineral-rich soil and a Torresella unique microclimate.
In recent years it has reaffirmed its ancient passion for winegrowing since the Roman era. Torresella combines environmentally friendly, cutting-edge techniques with the traditions of the past, producing excellent quality results. When past and present come together, an exquisite wine is assured.
The non-French wine to win the diploma of honour of the Bordeaux Exhibition back in 1895 Marqués de Riscal was founded in Elciego (Álava) in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga and from the outset has been a point of reference in the winemaking business at both national and international levels. Throughout its history, Marqués de Riscal has always been an innovating and pioneering cellar remaining a reference in a constantly changing winemaking sector. Since the beginning, the winery has always had a clear vocation to export wines which are original, fresh, elegant and easy to drink.
One of Spain's inspiring red wines made in an isolated DO zone in Cataluña inland from Tarragona, Jose Luis Perez and his family established themselves in the Priorat in 1981 and, along with René Barbier senior, Carles Pastrana (Clos de l'Obac), Dafne Glorian (Clos Erasmus) and Álvaro Palacios (L'Ermita). The estate owns 10 hectares of vineyard planted in the famous llicorella soil that gives the DO its distinctive character.
The ambassador of quality German Riesling.
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years, they are a prestigious member of VDP, German Wine Grower’s Association. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 60 years old in some of Germany's high-quality vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. His vision and uncompromising pursuit of quality are not only reflected in his wines but also recognized by Decanter Magazine, naming him Man of the Year in 2005.
Located in Ahr, the winery was established in 1950 by Paula Meye and Willibald Näkel couple and named after their family names. A fourth generation family producer, it is now headed up by two sisters Dörte & Meike Näkel, daughters of the owner Werner Näkel, under the help of their mother Claudia. With limited planted area, instead of the pursuit of quantity, from the first generation Näkel family's pioneering making quality Pinot Noir(Spätburgunder) has written the red wine history on the northwestern fringe of Germany's wine producing region in Ahr. Meyer-Näkel became a member of VDP in 1994 and won Decanter International Pinot Noir Trophy Award in 2008.
Meyer-Näkel has a total of 23 hectares mostly grown organically with parcels in four different Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) sites. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes which gives good exposure to ripen the grapes and also supplies freshness due to altitude which can reach 300m above sea level. In Ahr, most of the soil is made up of stony loam with weathered slate. The slate collects the heat from the sun in the day and releases the heat slowly to the vineyard in the night, which also contributes to the ripening. The soil of Meyer-Näkel's vineyards differs subtly from parcel to parcel which makes their wines fascinating with dedicated minerality.
All the Spätburgunders are hand harvested and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with varying times ageing in oak. They share a precision with alluring Pinot fragrance and fruit. They are consistently stunning and will win over even the fussiest of Pinot Noir lovers.
Larger than life vigneron, Roman Bratasiuk changed Australia's fine wine landscape when he established Clarendon Hills in 1990. Gathering the grapes by hand, the pragmatic vigneron taught himself the art of winemaking and pushed his wines a little further each year. Alex and Adam Bratasiuk are the second generation in the Clarendon hills wine family and have a vision for the future. Together they look forward to inspiring new enthusiasts to discover fine wine through Clarendon Hills.
Moss Wood is a premium wine producer located in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The area is regarded as one of Australia's premium grape growing regions. Owners Keith and Clare Mugford enjoy the challenge of consistently producing high-quality wines at Moss Wood. All decisions made in the vineyard and winery are based on the effect they will have on the quality of the wine.
The vineyard was established by Rick Kinzbrunner in the early 1970's. The Winery overlooks the vineyard and Giaconda is producing stunning Pinot Noir and some of Australia's very revered and stylish Chardonnays.
