Veneto

Avanti   Casa Vinicola Botter was founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter in Fossalta di Piave, 30 kilometres northeast of Venice. Today it is managed by the family’s third generation.   The vineyards are in the Piave DOC area, just across the boundary line with Friuli.  This wonderful entry level Pinot Grigo is an incredible value, with classic flavors of citrus and green apple with brisk acidity.  The 2004 vintage was awarded a Best Buy in the Wine Enthusiast and garnered 87 Points.

Marchesi Biscardo   Made by Nicola Biscardo, third generation winemaker from Verona, this stunning Amarone is a classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.  Nicola’s Amarone’s are always “Riserva” which means they spend a minimum of four years in barrel and one in bottle.  Stylistically, this wine has a foot in the old world and new world with hints of dried raisins and black currants balanced with velvety tannins and nice acidity.

Pasqua   Pasqua is a family owned winery begun in 1925 outside of Verona. The new generation of Pasqua brothers has clearly embraced their past by continuing to produce top Amarone and Valpolicella. However, in a constantly changing wine market they have recognized the need to change and expand their business model. The Pasqua brother have embarked on a diversified program to obtain quality fruit sources from other regions of Italy to produce solid, value-priced wines for export like Terre di Sole.