WINELIST – Slow Wine Tour Los Angeles 2025

1) CANTINA DELLA VOLTA 

Region: Emilia-Romagna
City: Bomparto (MO)

 15 acres – 110,000 Bottles

https://cantinadellavolta.com
commerciale@cantinadellavolta.com

Contact person: SINI ANGELA
Imported by: LUCIDITY WINE MERCHANTS

Cantina della Volta was founded in 2010 by a group of wine enthusiasts, led by Christian Bellei, with the aim of enhancing Modenese tradition through the Metodo Classico, also known as the Méthode Champenoise, which involves natural bottle fermentation. The winery’s wines are crafted from carefully selected Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay grapes grown in hillside vineyards. Harvesting is done by hand in 15 kg crates to preserve the integrity of the clusters, which are then gently pressed. The must ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and after six months, it is prepared for secondary fermentation with selected yeasts and bottled. The bottles are aged horizontally at a constant temperature of 12°C for a minimum of 24 up to 48 months, depending on the product, resulting in elegant, high-quality wines that celebrate the Modenese wine heritage.

• Christian Bellei Lambrusco di Sorbara 2016
• Lambrusco Rose 2018
• La Volta Lambrusco di Sorbara 2023
• Brutrosso Lambrusco di Sorbara 2018

2) IL POGGIARELLO 

Region: Emilia- Romagna

City: Piacenza (PI)

49 acres – 200,000 Bottles
certified organic

www.ilpoggiarellovini.it
info@ilpoggiarellovini.it

Contact person: FERRARI DELFINO
Imported by: CHERIO HOLDING & TRADING COMPANY INC.

The company was founded by the Ferrari and Perini families in 1980, becoming a reference point in the Piacenza area over the years. Il Poggiarello is dedicated to enhancing the traditional Piacenza grape varieties and strives for the highest excellence. The care of the vineyards, from training systems to soil management, from vegetative control to cluster thinning, and the strictly manual harvesting, have allowed Il Poggiarello to establish a strong presence in both Italian and foreign markets in just a few years, further strengthened by prestigious recognitions and numerous international awards. Today, the company manages 20 hectares of eco-sustainable vineyards, which have been certified organic since 2018.

• La Malvagia – Malvasia Emilia IGT 2023
• Il Valandrea – Gutturnio Superiore DOC 2022
• Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC frizzante 2024
• Come il vento Sauvignon Emilia IGT 2023

4) PERLA DEL GARDA 

5) MENEGOTTI 

Region: Veneto
City: Villafranca di Verona (VR)

62 acres – 200,000 Bottles

https://menegotticantina.com/it

info@menegotticantina.com

Contact person: ANTONIO DI MENEGOTTI
Searching for importer

Cantina Menegotti is a family-owned winery located in the picturesque Morenic Hills of Custoza, near Lake Garda, Italy. With over fifty years of experience, the winery has been passed down through three generations, starting with Antonio Menegotti in the 1950s. The winery produces high-quality wines from this ideal terroir, specializing in classic Garda wines such as Custoza, Bardolino, Bardolino Chiaretto, and Lugana, as well as sparkling wines made using the traditional Metodo Classico. The vineyards are located in the unique landscape of the Morenic Hills, offering the perfect conditions for wine production. Menegotti’s philosophy combines tradition with innovation, crafting wines that reflect the essence of the region. The winery also features a dedicated space for tastings and events, providing an immersive experience for visitors who can explore the production areas and enjoy the company’s wines.

• Custoza Garganega Cortese DOC 2024
• CHIARETTO DI BARDOLINO CORVINA/RONDINELLA DOC 2024
• BARDOLINO CORVINA/RONDINELLA DOC 2023
• ELIANTO GARGANEGA/CORTESE IGT 2021

6) ADRIANO MARCO E VITTORIO

Region: Piedmonte
City: Alba (CN)

74 acres –  150,000 Bottles

other certification

https://www.adrianovini.it 

info@adrianovini.it

Contact person: ADRIANO MICHELA
Imported by: LEWIS WINE IMPORTS

Originally from the Alta Langa area, the Adriano family have been farmers. In the 1960s they settled in the area of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, fraction of the village Alba, where they still are today, the only part of Alba still in the Barbaresco area of production. In 1994 the modern history of the winery began, with the brothers Vittorio and Marco, together with their wives Grazia and Luciana. The estate is made of 30 hectares of vineyards, together with 10 hectares of hazenuts and 10 hectares of woods for biodiversity. More than a winery, the Adriano’s are first and foremost a family.

• Langhe DOC Sauvignon Basaricò 2023
• Barbera D’Alba DOC Superiore 2021
• Barbaresco DOCG Sanadaive 2021
• Barbaresco DOCG Basarin 2020

7) ALESSANDRIA FRATELLI

Region: Piedmont
City: Verduno (CN)

37 acres – 90,000 Bottles

https://www.fratellialessandria.it

info@fratellialessandria.it

Contact person: ALESSANDRA VITTORE
Imported by: NORTH BERKELEY IMPORTS

One of the 10 most historical estate of all the Barolo area, it was founded at the beginning of XIX century. The estate stretches over 15 hectares owned by the family over some of the best crus in Verduno and Monforte. Most of them yield Nebbiolo grapes, but the family also concentrates on all local grape varieties such as Dolcetto, Barbera and the rare Pelaverga which is to be found only in Verduno town.

• Barolo Monvigliero DOCG 2020
• Barolo Del Comune di Verduno DOCG 2020
• Barbera d’Alba Superiore Priòra DOC 2021

8) ARNALDO RIVERA

Region: Piemonte
City: Castiglione Falletto (CN)

44 acres –  120,000 Bottles

other certification

http://www.arnaldorivera.com
info@terredelbarolo.com

Contact Person: PAOLO BOFFA
Imported by: The Jack Edwards Collection

An act of love, of freedom, of rural pride: ArnaldoRivera is the result of a collective work with the aim of producing quintessential grapes and wines.
The vineyards of origin are among the most prestigious on the Langhe hills. A resource that is encapsulated here in its ultimate expression of know-how and craftsmanship, where the purity of the single varietal is the absolute pinnacle, testifying to the unmistakeable identity of Piedmontese wines.
Keeping alive the tradition of a historic Barolo winery sixty years after the cooperative was set up, the ArnaldoRivera project is the way in which the families of grower-owner members have chosen to thank their founder.
“Il maestro” Arnaldo Rivera (1919–1987) was the founder of the Terre del Barolo cooperative winery in 1958. A primary school teacher, he was mayor of Castiglione Falletto for 37 years.

• Barolo DOCG Undicicomuni 2019
• Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba DOCG 2022
• Barbera D’Alba DOC Valdisera 2022

9) G.D. VAJRA

10) GIUSEPPE CORTESE

Region: Piedmont
City: Barbaresco (CN)

22 acres – 68,000 Bottles

https://cortesegiuseppe.it

info@cortesegiuseppe.it

Contact person: CORTESE PIER CARLO
Imported by: Winebow

• Langhe Dolcetto DOC 2023
• Barbera d’Alba Morassina DOC 2020
• Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2022
• Barbaresco Rabaja DOCG 2021

12) REVERDITO

Region: Piedmont
City: la Morra (CN)

64 acres – 120,000 Bottles

other certification

http://www.reverdito.it
info@reverdito.it

Contact person: REVERDITO MICHELE
Searching for importer 

The Michele Reverdito wine cellar was esteblished in the year 2000 and coincides with the first year of vinification.
The oldest vineyards are Bricco Cogni, Formica,Butti and Delia.
In 1991 Michele, together with his father Silvano, began to transform the farm which was mainly zootecnical into a wine producing business. Currently, the farm’s 20 Hectares, situated in the communes of La Morra, Verduno, Monforte D’Alba and Serralunga d’Alba are cultivated as follows: 20 Hectares of vineyards; 3 Hectares of orchards; 17 Hectares of cereals and fodder; Michele Reverdito, personally deals with the cellar (his great passion) side by side with his sister Sabina, whilst most of the work in the vineyards is corried out by his parents Silvano and Maria, whos decaid of experience in this field proves to be very precious. The cellar produces tradicional red “Langhe” wines: BAROLO DOCG, BARBERA D’ALBA DOC, DOLCETTO D’ALBA DOC, LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC, VERDUNO PELAVERGA.

• Langhe Nascetta Doc 2023 
• Langhe Nebbiolo Doc Simane 2022
• Barolo DOCG Castagni 2020
• Barolo DOCG Riserva 2016

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13) FRATELLI MOSSIO

Region: Piedmont
City: Rodello (CN)

24 acres – 50,000 Bottles

http://www.mossio.com
mossio@mossio.com

Contact person: MOSSIO VALERIO
Imported by: VINITY WINE COMPANY

The Mossio Estate, is located in Rodello, in the heart of Langhe. A small natural terrace made up of ten hectares of vineyards with the farmhouse in the center, overlooking the city of Alba. The company, entirely family-run, has worked with respect for tradition and the environment for four generations, for the production of Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo, with Dolcetto as the central and most rapresentative grape variety.

• Dolcetto d’Alba Bricco Caramelli 2022
• Dolcetto d’Alba Piano delli Perdoni 2022
• Dolcetto d’Alba Superiore Gamvs 2021
• LUEN Langhe Nebbiolo 2020 

14) IL COLOMBAIO DI SANTA CHIARA 

Region: Tuscany
City: San Gimignano (SI)

52 acres –  100,000 Bottles
organic certified

https://colombaiosantachiara.it/chi-siamo/

info@colombaiosantachiara.it

Contact person: LOGI ALESSIO
Imported by: VINITY WINE COMPANY

Ours is a story like many in the wine world, a family story, and that is what makes it, at least for us, a special story. With time and determination, our company was born, first dedicated to livestock farming and then transformed into the winery it is today. Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara turned to viticulture in 2002, when at the urging of Alessio, the youngest of us three brothers, we decided to join the wonderful and complex world of oenology. Alessio had started studying oenology and his passion had involved him so much that he wanted to put his studies into practice, followed by his brothers Giampiero and Stefano. In order to respect our land and maintain its richness, we decided to work under a certified organic regime, year after year, vintage after vintage, giving life to wines that do not fear time and generously reward patience in waiting. Our vineyards extend within the DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano area for 22 hectares, a small part of which is reserved for woodland. Upper Pliocene sands with clays, pebbles and gravels in some plots alternate with the more ancient formations of cavernous limestone in others.

• Selvabianca Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2024
• L’Albereta Riserva Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2021
• Chianti Colli Senesi Campale Sangiovese DOCG 2022
• Campo della Pieve Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2022

15) TORRE DEI BEATI

Region: Abruzzo
City: Francavilla Al Mare (CH)

64 acres – 150,000 Bottles
certified organic

http://www.torredeibeati.it
torredeibeati@pec.it

Contact person: ADRIANA GALASSO
Imported by: VINITY WINE COMPANY

Our family-run estate is located on the renowned Loreto Aprutino hills, under the Apennines’ highest mountain, the Gran Sasso, and just 20 km from the Adriatic Sea.
In a celebrated fresco in town representing the Judgment Day, the “torre dei beati” (tower of the blessed) is the final goal that the souls try to reach through hard trials. For us, that’s a metaphor for the hard selection that all our grapes have to overcome before resulting in our wines.
We have been certified organic since 1999, and we only grow the native traditional grape varieties Montepulciano, Pecorino and Trebbiano. All our bottles come from our vineyard

• Giocheremo con i fiori Abruzzo DOC Pecorino 2023
• Mazzamurello Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021
• Rosa-ae Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2023

16) FRATELLI BARBA 

Region: Abruzzo
City: Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE)

148 acres – 400,000 Bottles

http://www.fratellibarba.it
vendite.italia@fratellibarba.it

Contact person: GIANLUCA DI BLASIO
Imported by: Deutsche Family

The heart of the Barba farm and winery are the vineyards, spread over 68 hectares in one of the most vocated areas of the territory: Colle Morino, Casal Thaulero and Vignafranca, all belonging to the Montepulciano and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo D.O.C. and Colline Teramane D.O.C.G. areas.Our wines are born here, thanks to the careful care of the vineyards perfected over forty years of vine-growing.
The harvest represents the synthesis of the work carried out in the vineyards during the year; only the best and undamaged bunches, collected in boxes, are destined for vinification.
All this takes place in the Barba winery, located in Scerne di Pineto, at the foot of Colle Morino. Built in 1991, it has a total capacity that exceeds the company’s production potential (around 9,000 hectolitres) and makes use of the most advanced technologies: the recently redesigned grape entry line has been renewed in every part.
The must temperature control system allows fermentation to take place smoothly, enhancing the aromas; stainless steel fermenter batteries and truncated oak vats complete the vinification cycle. Large temperature-controlled rooms are reserved for the ageing of the wines and the storage of the bottles.

• Bucciammare Trebbiano 2023
• Buccerosse Montepulciano 2023

17) CA’ DEL BAIO

Region: Piedmont
City: Treiso (CN)

74 acres –  150,000 Bottles

other certification

https://cadelbaio.com

paola@cadelbaio.com

Contact person: GRASSO VALENTINA
Imported by: LUCIDITY WINE MERCHANTS

Ca’ del Baio is a family-run winery in Treiso, Piedmont, with a history dating back to 1870. For four generations, the Grasso family has passionately cultivated vineyards, producing high-quality wines, particularly Barbaresco DOCG. The estate spans 30 hectares, yielding 150,000 bottles per year, with Nebbiolo as the primary grape variety. Notable vineyards include Vallegrande, Asili, and Pora, each offering distinct characteristics. The winery follows eco-friendly and sustainable practices, adhering to “Green Experience” principles. Their philosophy emphasizes respect for tradition while embracing innovation, producing elegant, complex, and age-worthy wines. Ca’ del Baio’s collection includes Barbaresco DOCG, Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Moscato d’Asti. The winery remains dedicated to quality, authenticity, and sustainability, ensuring that each bottle reflects the rich terroir of the Langhe region.

• Barbaresco Vallegrande 2021
• Barbaresco Asili 2021

18) FATTORIA FIBBIANO

19) ARILLO IN TERRABIANCA

Region: Tuscany
City: Radda in Chianti (SI)

119 acres – 500,000 Bottles

certified organic

http://arillointerrabianca.com/
info@arillointerrabianca.com

Contact person: FUSI ALBERTO
Imported by: EMPSON USA

It is right in the heart of the most authentic Tuscany, that in 2019 Adriana and Urs Burkard gave life to Arillo in Terrabianca, a single oenological reality with three different souls rooted in three estates: Terrabianca in Chianti Classico, il Tesoro in Maremma and Colle Brezza in Val d’Orcia. Their aim is simple though ambitious: to make unique and fascinating wines with a strong territorial connotation, following the principles of organic, and minimalist wine growing. Each wine claims its individuality and reflects the distinctive characteristics of the terroir from which it is born. Aromas and fragrances that embody the identity of our estates.

• Chianti Classico Sacello DOCG 2022
• Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Croce DOCG 2020
• Toscana Rosso Campaccio IGT 2020
• Toscana Rosso Collezione IGT  2020

20) AVIGNONESI

Region: Tuscany
City: Montepulciano (SI)

420 acres – 600,000 Bottles

certified biodynamic

http://www.avignonesi.it

marketing@avignonesi.it

Contact person: MATTEO GIUSTINIANI
Imported by: Avignonesi USA

Working every day to become a good ancestor, nourishing the land and people, and creating a better world for those to come, is the Avignonesi Group’s vision. The company’s mission is to assume leadership in the context of the “good wine industry”. An ecosystem built on organic and biodynamic agriculture, sustainable distribution systems, and consumer education. They work transparently and by innovating, driven by a very long-term view. The development of Avignonesi, founded on the production of wine, also extends to their Hospitality. The Ancient Greeks would have defined a similar approach to the wine industry with the words kalòs kagathòs: literally, the beautiful and the good. The portrayal of an idea of indivisible beauty and goodness. Virtues that speak of a profound coherence of soul, uniting qualities that if separated could not have existed. To be “beautiful” (kalòs) one had to “also behave well” (kagathòs).

• Nobile Sangiovese DOCG 2020
• Poggetto di Sopra PDS Nobile Sangiovese DOCG 2020
• Desiderio Merlot IGT 2020
• 50&50 Merlot e Sangiovese IGT 2020

21) BULICHELLA

Region: Tuscany
City: Severeto (LV)

35 acres – 75,000 Bottles
certified organic

https://www.bulichella.it/
info@bulichella.it

Contact person: MIYAKAWA HIDEYUKI
Searching for importer

Situated in the upper part of the Val di Cornia valley along the Tuscan Coast,Bulichella enjoys a unique geographical position that fosters an extraordinary terroir.
The sea’s proximity brings constant breezes that add salinity to the grapes, while the metalliferous hills contribute to the complexity and freshness to the wine. Staying true to the winemaking traditions of the area, the estate has dedicated 15 hectares to both indigenous and international grape varieties, producing Bordeaux blends, Sangiovese-based blends, and single-varietal labels.Through our wines, we aim to convey the values of the Bulichella style: a passion for viticulture, respect for nature, and attention to detail in every production phase.This approach, reminiscent of Japanese culture, pairs perfectly with the Italian drive for excellence. It represents our path to reach ambitious goals and captures all nuances of production from the vineyards to the cellar to elevate them into something unique and beautiful.

• Rubino IGT 2021
• Coldipietrerosse DOCG 2019
• Hide IGT 2019
• Montecristo DOCG 2018

22) PIAN DELLE QUERCI

Region: Tuscany
City: Montalcino (SI)

30 acres – 60,000 Bottles
other certification

http://www.piandellequerci.it
info@piandellequerci.it

Contact person: NDRECA ANGELINA
Imported by: FRANCO WINE IMPORTS

Pian delle Querci is a family concern managed. We do not use herbicidals because we take out weeds from the ground many times. We treat the Vineyard with copper in chippings, diluted with water, lime and sulphur, according to ancient customs. We do not use fertilizer but only organic manure. We apply this philosophy of life also to what we eat at home, just wholesome products, as we believe to find how our animals are fed on our plate and our work in the Vineyard and in the cellar in our glass. No kind of leaven is used in the cellar, controlled fermentations are very long and made in stainless steel vats, then wine is put in 50 hectolitre Slavonia oak casks. Our wines are the outcome of what the earth, in this area, can give.

• BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2020
• ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2022
• BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2019

23) PODERE IL CARNASCIALE

Region: Tuscany
City: Mercatale Valdarno (AR)

12 acres – 20,000 Bottles
organic certified

http://www.caberlot.eu
contact@caberlot.eu

Contact person: ROGOSKY MORITZ
Imported by:The Rare Wine Co.

Podere Il Carnasciale is a Tuscan winery with a unique dimension, closely linked to Caberlot, a grape variety derived from a spontaneous cross between the noble Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Franc and Merlot, hence the name. It was the agronomist Remigio Bordini who discovered the hybrid in an abandoned vineyard in the Euganean Hills, Veneto, in the 1960s. In the early 1980s, the German Wolf Rogosky, an internationally renowned publicist, tasted a Caberlot-based wine produced by oenologist Vittorio Fiore and immediately fell in love with it. So together with his wife Bettina, with whom he was already thinking of investing in a wine production in Tuscany, he decided to bet everything on this rare variety, initially known by the initials L32, renamed by Wolf as Caberlot. The place chosen for the project was Mercatale Valdarno, in the hills of the province of Arezzo, close to the border between Chianti and Valdarno. Here, the tradition of Podere Il Carnasciale is carried on today by Moritz Rogosky together with his mother Bettina.
The property of Podere Il Carnasciale comprises just over 5 hectares of vineyards, planted with the black grape varieties Caberlot and Sangiovese. The plots are located on sandy soils rich in skeleton, at an altitude between 200 and 425 metres above sea level. Agronomic management is based on the principles of certified organic farming and the harvest is carried out entirely by hand with careful selection of the grapes.

• Il Carberlot IGT Toscana 2021
• Carnasciale Botte Grande IGT Toscana 2022
• Ottantadue DOC Vald’Arno Di Sopra 2022

24) TENUTA MASONE MANNU

Region: SardInia
City: Monti (SS)

99 acres – 120,000 Bottles

certified biodynamic

http://www.tenutamasonemannu.it
info@masonemannu.it

Contact person: PIRONI LEONARDO
Imported by: GUIDI MARCELLO LTD

The Masone Mannu estate is located in the Monti area, 13 kilometers from Olbia in the direction of Sassari, immer- sed in an extraordinary landscape of cork oaks, rivers, lakes and Mediterranean scrub woods.

The ancient Logudorese name “Masone Mannu” means “large property”, which in fact covers over 100 hectares, of which about 45 are planted with specialized vineyards.

Since 2018 the estate has been the subject of an impor- tant development project led by Giordano Emendatori, present owner of the Tenuta Biodynamic Mara in Rimini. In our vineyards we mainly cultivate the most important grape of Gallura: Vermentino. The Cannonau, Carignano vines, together with Bovale Sardo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon enrich the cultivated varieties.

• Maramia Sangiovese IGT 2019
• Petrizza Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2023
• Zojosu Cannonau DOC 2022
• Costarenas Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2023

25) TENUTA DI CASTELLARO

Region: Sicily
City: Lipari (ME)

49 acres – 65,000 Bottles
certified organic

http://www.tenutadicastellaro.it
d.sassi@tenutadicastellaro.it

Contact person: LENTSCH MASSIMO
Imported by: MASSANOIS

Set amidst the breathtaking Aeolian Islands, particularly Lipari, Tenuta di Castellaro crafts unparalleled wines rooted in the ancient native varietals Corinto Nero and Malvasia delle Lipari. Organic cultivation on volcanic sandy soils rich in microelements, combined with Aeolian winds, altitude, and temperature variations, defines these unicorn wines. While they reflect Sicily’s Mediterranean fruitiness, their minerality and freshness resemble a continental climate. Tenuta di Castellaro wines showcase a distinctive Lipari identity, setting them apart from traditional Sicilian and southern Italian wines.

• Eúxenos IGT 2022
• Bianco Pomice IGT 2023
• Ypsilon IGT 2022
• Nero Ossidiana IGT 2021

26) BONTERRA ORGANIC ESTATES

Region: Mendocino Country

https://www.bonterra.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqaJJfUiCoy17Btaf2VRjC_-GMDMRFx7jy6qXZytA-jSJ2HPt_S

• Bonterra Estate Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• Bonterra Single Vineyard “The Roost” Chardonnay 2022
• Bonterra Single Vineyard “The Butler” Red Blend 2020

27) THACHER WINERY AND VINEYARD

State: California
Region: Ventura County

21 acres – 5,000 bottles

https://www.thacherwinery.com

info@thacherwinery.com

Thacher Winery, located in Paso Robles, California, specializes in creating wines with minimal intervention, allowing the natural qualities of the terroir to shine through. Established in 2004 with the Grasshopper label, the winery produces wines from exceptional vineyards across the Central Coast, including Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties. The focus is on crafting elegant wines that emphasize complexity and nuance over sheer power. Thacher Winery embraces native fermentation and balances the fruit, acidity, and tannins naturally. The winery celebrates the unpredictability of the growing season, which allows for wines that reflect true local subtleties. With a boutique production style and a commitment to quality, the winery provides an intimate experience for visitors in their tasting room, where they can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and landscapes.

• Own-Rooted Chenin Blanc 2023
• Homestead Hill Grenache 2023
• Homestead Hill Syrah 2021

28) OJAI MOUNTAIN 

State: California
Region: Ojai

7,5 acres- 500 bottles

converting to biodynamic

https://ojaimountainestate.com

Ojai Mountain Estate specializes in crafting high-altitude, artisan wines from its estate vineyards in the Ojai Valley of California. The winery focuses on producing limited-edition, small-batch wines that highlight the unique terroir of their mountain vineyards. The winemaking process is rooted in sustainable practices and minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the land to come through in every bottle. The estate’s vineyards are located at higher elevations, where cooler temperatures and diverse microclimates contribute to the development of distinctive flavors and complexity in the grapes. Ojai Mountain Estate produces wines that emphasize elegance, balance, and a sense of place, offering visitors a chance to experience exceptional wines from this renowned California region.

• Ojai Mountain White Blend 2022
• Ojai Mountain Red Blend 2021
• Ojai Mountain Syrah 2021

29) HEDGES FAMILY ESTATE

State: Washington
Region: Red Mountain AVA

 117 acres  – 60,000 Bottles

some vineyards are certified organic or biodynamic

http://www.hedgesfamilyestate.com

sarah@hedgesfamilyestate.com

Before they became acclaimed Red Mountain pioneers, Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges (a native of Champagne) started American Wine Trade, brokering West Coast wines all over the world. In 1989 they purchased their own 50 acres in the new Red Mountain region and started their winery in 2001. Today their son Christophe Hedges manages sales. Their daughter Sarah Goedhart is director of winemaking and operations. Kayla Braich manages the vineyards. They committed to both organic and biodynamic farming and certification on their estate wines early on. High winds and cold winters help reduce pest pressure. They do minimal mowing and use only organic approved products and biodynamic preparations to combat pests and mildew. They release beneficial insects to increase biodiversity. They also purchase fruit from certified organic growers for some of their non-estate wines.

• Hedges Family Estate, La Haute Cuvee, Cabernet Sauvignon 2029
• Hedges Family Estate Red Blend 2022
• Descendents Liegeois Dupont, Syrah 2019

30) ETTORE

State: California
Region: Mendocino

https://ettore.wine

Ettore Winery is an organic winery located in the heart of Mendocino, California, specializing in crafting wines from estate-grown, organic, and hand-harvested grapes. The winery is situated in Hopland, near the base of Duncan Peak, where the cool mountain air helps nurture the ripening of the grapes. The estate spans 64 acres, with 35 acres dedicated to vineyards, using sustainable and ecological farming practices to maintain soil health and biodiversity. Ettore Winery’s philosophy is to produce pure, organic wines with minimal intervention, reflecting the natural qualities of the terroir. The wines include a range of varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, all crafted with finesse and elegance. Ettore Biraghi, the winemaker, brings his Old World Italian winemaking heritage to California, creating wines that express the character and purity of the land.

• Ettore Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• Ettore Pure Chardonnay 2021
• Ettore Reserve Chardonnay 2019

31) GALLICA

State: California
Region: Napa Valley

2 acres – 1,500 bottles

organic certified

https://www.gallicawine.com

Gallica is a boutique winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, focusing on producing elegant, organic wines from heritage vineyards. Founded by winemaker Rosemary Cakebread, the winery’s philosophy centers on crafting wines that accurately reflect the terroir, emphasizing minimal intervention and organic farming practices. Gallica’s portfolio includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Albariño, Syrah, and limited releases of Petite Sirah. The wines are produced from vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Lodi, where the distinct climates and soils contribute to their character. The winery’s commitment to organic practices ensures that each bottle tells the story of its unique vineyard and vintage.

• Estate Rose 2024
• Grenache Rossi Ranch 2023
• Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022

32) AVIVO WINES 

 State: California
 Region: Lodi

https://avivowines.com/

angie@avivowines.com

AVIVO Wines is a winery that emphasizes the production of organic wines made from sustainably farmed grapes. Their approach focuses on regenerative agriculture, aiming to improve the health of the soil and the surrounding environment. AVIVO’s wines are crafted with a commitment to purity and quality, without the use of chemicals or additives, ensuring a natural expression of the terroir. Their wines reflect a blend of tradition and innovation, offering a unique taste experience that highlights the balance between nature and craftsmanship. With an eco-conscious philosophy, AVIVO seeks to create wines that are not only delicious but also contribute to a healthier planet.

• Red Wine 2021
• White Wine 2022
• Rose Wine 2023

33) NEAL FAMILY VINEYARDS

State: California
Region: Napa Valley

27 acres – 3,500 Bottles
organic certified

http://www.nealvineyards.com

When it comes to organic farming, second generation Napa grower and vintner Mark Neal is the O.G. He runs his own vineyard management company, founded by his dad in 1968. He farms Martha’s Vineyard, one of Napa’s Grand Cru sites. Certified organic (since 1984!) and biodynamic (since 2021), he was the first in Napa to receive Regenerative Organic certification (in 2022). The 2024 harvest marks Mark’s 58th harvest in Napa and his 41st organic harvest. Neal prides himself on his 22 clones of Cabernet which give complexity to the wines. He farms 17 acres in Rutherford (originally planted by his father Jack) and 12.5 acres on Howell Mountain, purchased in 1990, for its sunny microclimate and red volcanic Aiken soil. To double his crop, he’s interplanted a wide variety of climate friendly whites (Assyrtiko, Vermentino and more) on the Rutherford property between the Cabernet vines.

• Rutherford Dust Vermentino 2023
• Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

34) PARADIGM 

State: California
Region: Napa Valley

48 acres– 6,500 Bottles
organic certified

http://www.paradigmwinery.com

kate@paradigmwinery.com

Deeply rooted in Napa, vintners Ren and Marilyn Harris are among the local leaders who made Napa what it is today. Marilyn, 81 (a descendant of the Pelissa family, Napa’s largest organic growers; see Ghost Block listing), and Ren, 82, founded key community organizations. In 2024, they appointed Jake Pickett, husband of Morgaen Hoxsey (also of the Pelissa family), as the new general manager. They are also part of the “1% for the Planet” organization. Certified organic in 2021, the gravelly soils on the west side of the acclaimed Oakville appellation grow Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. They added a bit more Cab Franc in 2024. They also grow 147 olive trees and sell organic estate olive oil. The property is uniquely positioned between the Mayacamas and Yountville Hills where ocean influences create cooler tempera- tures and beneficial airflow.

• Paradigm Oakville Rose of Merlot 2024
• Pardigm Oakvlle Cabernet 2021
• Pardigm Oakvlle Cabernet 2015

35) DONUM ESTATE

State: California
Region: Carneros

https://www.thedonumestate.com

The Donum Estate is renowned for producing exceptional, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Located in Sonoma’s Carneros region, the winery emphasizes sustainability and regenerative organic farming practices, having earned certifications from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and Regenerative Organic Certified®. The estate’s vineyards are farmed at low yields to capture the essence of the land, resulting in limited-production wines that showcase remarkable depth and balance. In addition to its wines, The Donum Estate features an impressive collection of large-scale sculptures, making it a unique destination for wine enthusiasts and art lovers alike. The winery offers a holistic experience, combining fine wine, sustainable farming, and art to create an unforgettable visit. The wines are carefully crafted using the best barrels to ensure quality and express the distinctive characteristics of the Carneros terroir.

• Donum Carneros Estate Chardonnay 2022
• Donum White Barn Pinot Noir 2022
• Donum East Slope Pinot Noir 2022

36) TERAH WINE CO.

State: California
Region: Central Coast/ Bay Area

www.terahwineco.com

A gay, Palestinian-American, Terah Bajjalieh studied finance and business and then worked in mortgage lending and trading commodities. She left finance and started studying wine in 2010. She got her master’s in winemaking and viticulture in Montpelier in 2015. She returned to the U.S. in 2018 to work with Constellation Brands and in 2020 started Terah Wine Co. In 2024, the U.S. State Department poured her wines for an event focused on Arab American relations. Terah is very hands on and selects vineyards that use only organic approved materials. Organically certified sources in San Benito include Paicines Ranch Vineyard and Siletto Vineyard and, in Lodi, The Bench Vineyard in Clement Hills and Rivers Edge Vineyard in Mokelumne River. Other vineyards include Besson Vineyard, Castro Valley Ranch, Enz Vineyard, Lost Slough Vineyard and the renowned Shake Ridge Ranch (in Amador County). Bajjalieh makes wines with a focus on quality and balance with minimal intervention. Approachable yet complex wines showcasing the unique characteristics of the vineyards and the varieties.

• Vermentino 2023
• Sangiovese 2023
• Barbera 2023

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