DiWineTaste Podcast - English

Best Wine of November 2025: Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Calaturi 2017, Tenuta I Gelsi

Tenuta I Gelsi is a relatively recent winery, yet in just a few years it has established itself as one of the most interesting and important wineries in the Vulture area and Basilicata. Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Riserva Calaturi 2017 is the perfect proof of the potential of Lucania's great red grape, confirming the character of these red wines born from the soil of the Vulture volcano. A stunning wine conquering both DiWineTaste's Five Diamonds and the title of Best Wine of the Month.

Best Wine of October 2025: Le Petit 2021, Manincor

Manincor amazes with the elegance and finesse of its wines, including Le Petit 2021, a marvelous interpretation of the late-harvest Petit Manseng. Located in Caldaro - a renowned Alto Adige region for its elegant red wines - Manincor grows the grapes used for this magnificent sweet wine in its own vineyards in the Mazzon wine-growing area. An impeccable interpretation, this late-harvest wine of rare elegance conquers the DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award and the title of best wine for October 2025.

Best Wine of September 2025: Rosso Piceno Superiore Morellone 2020, Le Caniette

Le Caniette is among the leading wineries in the Piceno area, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, a vast denomination of the Marche region. With over 120 years of history, this winery's wines are distinguished by their excellent quality, a trusted benchmark in this region for years. The Rosso Piceno Superiore Morellone 2020 expresses finesse and elegance combined with the character of Montepulciano and the personality of Sangiovese, for a five diamond wine, earning the title of best of the month.

Best Wine of Summer 2025: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Vallocaia 2021, Bindella

The Bindella winery in Vallocaia is a leading winery in the Montepulciano area since many years, among the main representatives of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The 2021 Riserva Vallocaia conquers the title of best wine for summer 2025, as well as DiWineTaste Five Diamonds. This recognition has also been earned by five other wines and vintages reviewed over the summer.

Best Wine of June 2025: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori 2020, Riecine

Riecine, located in Gaiole in Chianti - in the province of Siena, is one of the most representative and renowned wineries in the Chianti Classico area. Committed to the Sangiovese grape, it is now successfully led by Alessandro Campatelli, who - after taking over the reins and the vision of the former owners - stands out for his exceptional production, such as the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Gittori, a stunning expression of this appellation, a Sangiovese of impeccable class and elegance.