The Cavinona Blog

Bubbles for Every Mood: Italian Style

There’s something instantly joyful about opening a bottle of sparkling wine: the pop of the cork, the delicate fizz rising in your glass, and that very first sip that somehow feels like a celebrati...

Etna: The Volcano the Wine World Loves

We wine lovers, collectors, and sommeliers can’t get enough of Etna, and it’s easy to see why. Etna isn’t just a mountain, it’s alive. Every eruption, lava flow, and layer of ash shapes the soils, ...

The Art of Appassimento Method

The Appassimento Method is a traditional Valpolicella technique where grapes are slowly “withered” to concentrate flavour, a patient process perfected over centuries to create Amarone.

Vermentino: a true Sardinian gem

Tucked away in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardegna is a stunning island known for its crystal-clear beaches, rich cultural history, and dramatic natural landscapes. But beyond its scenic beaut...

Ca’ de’ Medici: A Different Kind of Lambrusco

Made in the heart of Emilia-Romagna by a family-owned estate with over a century of winemaking tradition, this dry, gently sparkling red wine captures everything that makes real Lambrusco worth red...

5 Italian Reds Meant for Sunshine

When the weather warms up, it’s time for light, chillable reds!

Toasting Summer with a Sicilian Rosato

Graci Etna Rosato DOC $209.70 ($34.95/BTL) As the last warm days of summer slip away, there’s no better way to savour them than with a glass of Graci Etna Rosato. This elegant rosé, with its de...

A FINE TUSCAN CRU SET TO BE GRAN SELEZIONE

Angela Fronti, Istine's winemaker, is part of a new wave of young producers bringing a much-needed energy boost to Chianti Classico. Angela currently makes her Chianti Classico, a riserva, and thre...