Best Wine of April 2026: Alto Adige Sauvignon Planitzing 2024, St. Quirinus

Best Wine of May 2026: Loazzolo Piasa Rischei 2022, Forteto della Luja

Forteto della Luja is undoubtedly one of the winemaking gems of Piedmont and Italy. Its legendary Loazzolo Piasa Rischei - a mesmerizing wine of astonishing class and elegance - tells a fascinating story that led to the creation of Italy's smallest denomination, an achievement also intertwined with the story of the great Luigi Veronelli, one of the most famous supporters of this wine and of municipal denominations. Loazzolo Piasa Rischei offers the thrill of Moscato Bianco, in an infinite symphony of rare and precious aromas that have earned DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine of the month.

Best Wine of April 2026: Alto Adige Sauvignon Planitzing 2024, St. Quirinus

The St. Quirinus winery is located near an ancient Bavarian monastery in the Caldaro area, Alto Adige's renowned wine region. Making its debut in our Wine Guide, the St. Quirinus winery impresses with the quality of its wines, including those made with PIWI varieties. Among these, the Alto Adige Sauvignon Planitzing 2024 - an interpretation of prestigious elegance and finesse - earned DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award and the title of Best Wine of the Month.

Best Wine of March 2026: Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Blanc Genesis 2022, Valentino Butussi

The Valentino Butussi Winery - in Corno di Rosazzo, in the province of Udine - is one of the most renowned and significant wineries in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. A key player in the Friuli Colli Orientali denomination, it boasts a rich production of wines from local and international grape varieties. Among these is the Sauvignon Blanc from which "Genesis" is born, a masterpiece of elegance and class in which the personality of the celebrated French white grape reaches the lofty heights of the Five Diamond award.

Best Wine of February 2026: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico Milletta 2022, Sartarelli

Sartarelli, the renowned winery for its unwavering commitment to the Verdicchio grape of the Castelli di Jesi denomination, is adding a new wine, made from the same grape, to its already extensive production, all centered around the celebrated white grape of the Marche region. The Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico Milletta stands out for its personality and elegance, once again earning DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of Best Wine of the Month.

Best Wine of January 2026: Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva 2021, Bissoni

Founded in 1988, the Bissoni winery is now one of the leading wineries in the Romagna Sangiovese denomination. Made from grapes grown in the Bertinoro vineyards - in the province of Forlì-Cesena - it delivers a wine of remarkable personality and elegance, with an exuberant richness of aromas that are unmistakably Sangiovese. A truly exceptional wine, deserving the DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award and the title of best wine for the month of January 2026.