We’ve just received word from Guilio Armani of Denavolo (and winemaker at La Stoppa) that though 2015 was an exceptional vintage and he will be making Dinavolo and double the usual Dinavolino – which we will be importing – he has made the decision...
This is a continuation of our interview with Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa. (If you would like to read the previous conversation with Elena please go here). Sedimentary: Can you tell us about Macchiona? What are the grapes and how is the wine made? Elena:...
Founded over a century ago…. The estate of La Stoppa is situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. With a total of 58 hectares, 28 of which are comprised of oak, chestnut and acacia forests and 30 planted exclusively with vines, the estate’s...
Fan·ta·size [fan-tuh-sahyz] verb indulge in daydreaming about something desired. We’ve just received news on the Devanvolo 2015 harvest from Guilio Armani and would like to share it with you so you can begin fantasizing about how fantastic they are going to...
We recently caught up with natural wine-maker Giulio Armani and had a chance to ask him about his wines, wine-making techniques, and his very special limestone vineyards high up in the hills of Piacenza. The interview is below. Sedimentary: Why did you decide to make...