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Producer Stories
Passopisciaro: The Vision of Andrea Franchetti
When Andrea Franchetti arrived on Mount Etna in 2000, the mountain was not the glamorous wine...
Casa d’Ambra: The Heroic Wines of the Green Island
To approach Ischia by sea is to witness a paradox: a lush, verdant island that rises...
Raineri: The New Face of Classic Monforte
If you read my buying trip recap, you might remember a name I was particularly excited...
Ca’ del Bosco: The Man Who Built Franciacorta
Ca’ del Bosco isn’t just in Franciacorta. For most of the world, Ca’ del Bosco is...
Proprietà Sperino: A Maestro’s Homecoming
Proprietà Sperino: A Maestro’s Homecoming In the world of Italian wine, Paolo De Marchi is royalty....
Anna Maria Abbona: The Queen of Dogliani (and a Master of Barolo)
When most people think of Piedmont, their minds jump straight to Nebbiolo. They think of the...
The Biondi Santi Story
To understand the importance of Biondi Santi is to understand the very origin of Brunello di...
My Favorite Rebel: The Unforgettable Wines of Natalino Crognaletti
Every wine buyer has a handful of producers that are more than just names in a...
Giovinco: A Century-Old Legacy Reborn in Sicily
Here at K&L, we are constantly searching for producers who offer a true sense of place,...
From Grandfather’s Cellar to Family Prodigy
Born in 1929 in the village of Neive, Bruno Giacosa was destined for a life in...
Elena Fucci: The Fire of Vulture, Reimagined
There are some winemakers who are so deeply connected to a single piece of land that...
Ronchi di Cialla: Schioppettino Revival
Wine producers exist in two categories: those who follow market trends and those who protect their...