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Filippo and Elisa Fanti successfully manage the family estate, one of the leading wineries in the Brunello di Montalcino territory. A magnificent expression of Sangiovese, the Vigna Le Macchiarelle Riserva, which in the 2020 vintage expresses class and elegance, a sumptuous personality, and remarkable integrity, represents the pinnacle of Tenuta Fanti’s distinguished production. It is a magnificent Brunello di Montalcino that earned the DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award and the title of best wine of summer 2026.

Barbera is one of the main grapes grown in Italy and has been a key representative on the wine scene for years thanks to its captivating wines. The Oltrepò Pavese Barbera Riserva Montezavo 2017, from the Isimbarda winery, expresses all the elegance and beauty of this variety, enriched by the precious work of time. A beautiful wine that earned DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award as well as the title of Best Wine for June 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malvasia di Candia Aromatica is certainly one of the most interesting grapes in the Colli Piacentini viticultural area, capable of making wines with personality and characterized by delightful aromas. The Colli Piacentini Malvasia Acino d'Oro 2021 - produced by Tenuta Ferraia in Ziano Piacentino - is certainly one of the finest examples of this variety, a wine of remarkable class and elegance, uniquely agreeable, and with a very long persistent finish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lis Neris - the famous winery in San Lorenzo Isontino, in the province of Gorizia - has always been one of the main protagonists of the Friuli Isonzo denomination and of the entire region. Successfully led by Alvaro Pecorari, Lis Neris stands out for its elegant and complex wines, the result of patient work of time and the quality of the grapes that express themselves excellently in these lands. Friuli Isonzo Bianco Lis 2019 is the result of these particular conditions, a great white wine that conquers DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine for the month of May 2025.

Andreola is one of the main wineries of reference in the Valdobbiadene area. Founded in 1984 by Nazzareno Pola, it has managed to establish itself in the Olympus of Prosecco thanks to the quality of their wines, focusing - no less - on the diversification and expression of the individual territories - the so-called "rive" - ​​managing to create bottles of strong personality and quality. The Founder's Label, which bears the name of Nazzareno Pola, is yet another example of the high quality of Andreola, winning DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine for the month of April 2025.