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Founded in 1920, Scrimaglio is a traditional Piedmont winery owned for over a century by the Scrimaglio family. Combining traditional winemaking principals with modern upgrades create a lineup of wines that are approachable early, exceptional value, and with the elegance the region is known for. Their Barolo, Barbaresco, arneis and sparkling chardonnay are beautiful additions to the Alberta market.
Terre Nere began when Pascale Vallone bought a prime vineyard in the warm, coveted southeast part of Montalcino in 1996. It quickly became a family affair with his wife Piera and two children, Francesca and Frederico who planted the first cuttings as a weekend pastime. The release of their first brunello in 2002 helped grow the vineyard into an award winning wine producer set to rival the quality and expression of Montalcino's oldest vineyards. Terre Nere has now risen to become one of the top wine producers in Tuscany,
Podere 414, now run by Simone Castelli, was purchased in the Maremma area of Scansano as a swampy, wild land. The estate's 13 hectares is now a certified organic estate growing high density, low yield wines with beautiful complexity and character. 414 is the house number given to the property from the governmental land authority following the redistribution of land to the farmers.
The Bertolino family behind Tenuta Olim Bauda have been producing wines in the heart of Piedmonte since 1961. The winemaking tradition has been handed down over several generations and is now spread over 100 hectares of organically farmed land. Through harmony with the land they produce a beautiful portfolio of wines including Barbera, nebbiolo chardonnay and Cortese.
Domaine La Gemiere is a family run estate nestled in the slopes above the Loire River in Sancerre. Founded in 1981 by Daniel and Josette Millet, the now 18 hectares of vines produce primarily Sauvignon Blanc and a small quantity of Pinot Noir. Brothers Sebastien and Nicolas now continue the families legacy by respecting the vibrant terroir and traditions of the generations before.
Tenuta di Saragano is a family owned estate perched atop the Umbrian hills near Montefalco. With family roots dating back to the 13th century, the now 220 hectare property is home to 12 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. The family focuses on low-yield, exceptional quality wines aged within a network of tunnels and caves that provide the perfect conditions for aging their beautiful wines.
Le Berne is a family-run estate located southeast of Montepulciano. Founded in the 1960's by Egisto Natalini, the 14 hectare estate proudly uses organic viticulture, native yeasts and selecting oak aging to produce beautifully balanced, terroir-driven wines. Their portfolio includes Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile, and Riserva with annual production of 70,000 bottles annually.
Foss Marai is a true multi-generational family winery with a deep passion and respect for the Valdobbiadene region of Italy. The family has maintained their roots of combining traditional winemaking values with a distinct sense of style. They are known for their exceptional lineup of premium prosecco's and sparkling wines that showcase vibrant fruit, bright freshness, and refined character. The Biasiotto family maintains a vision of producing high quality sparkling wines rather than chasing the mass-produced volume that is plaguing the region.