The Ultimate Summer Wine List

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There’s nothing like cooling off from the summer sun with a good glass of wine. A whole slew of wines fit the energy of summer and its weather. Summer wines are light, refreshing, and versatile – fitting with all those outdoor activities. So we are giving you a little help finding the perfect sunny wine […]

TTB Recognizes Colorino as California Wine Grape: Domenico Winery Celebrates Petition Success

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Domenico Winery has accomplished a milestone for the California wine community – the name approval of Colorino, a legendary Italian grape variety, by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Previously, Colorino was not recognized by California consumer protection’s department of the TTB. Every California winery must go through the Certificate Of Label […]

Famous Italian Wine Grapes 101: Dolcetto

Piedmont may be mostly known for Nebbiolo, the noble grape behind the world-famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. But, this beloved wine-producing region is also home to other fabulous grapes. And, one you should know is Dolcetto. Meaning “little sweet one” in Italian, Dolcetto’s name often misleads many to think it’s a sweet wine. It’s […]

Italian Grapes 101: Nebbiolo

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Say hello to a very noble Italian grape – Nebbiolo. It hails from Piedmont, the mountainous Northwestern region of Italy. The Nebbiolo grape is behind the world-famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. That’s because this grape has a seriously impressive character and history. If you’re an Italian wine lover, then you definitely should learn all […]

Domenico Winery Wins Gold at SFIWC

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With harvest wrapped up and the holidays here, there’s nothing like some good news to bring the year to a spectacular close. What could be better than discovering that our wines won gold and silver medals at the SFIWC (San Francisco International Wine Competition!) The SFIWC is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine […]

Italian Grapes 101: Negroamaro

Let’s take a little trip to Puglia, Italy, shall we?  This stunning region makes up Italy’s heel. Apart from it being one of the most dreamy summer vacation destinations (who could resist such shimmering turquoise Mediterranean waters?) Puglia is also home to some of Italy’s oldest grape varietals. Negroamaro is one of them. We aren’t […]

Guide to Aging Wine: How Do Wines Age?

A question you may hear bouncing around in wine bars, wine shops, or wine tastings is – how was this wine aged? Now, there are a few different ways to answer this question, as aging isn’t just one specific process. Winemakers and consumers both play a role in aging wine. Knowing the wine aging process […]

Italian Food 101: Pairing Wine with Pizza

Wine is the perfect guest at any pizza party. Italians love to drink wine with their pizza. It doesn’t matter the pizza type or the toppings, there are wines to pair with all of it. And, pairing wine with pizza doesn’t require you to take an expensive sommelier course either! We’re breaking down all the […]

Great Italian Grapes Grown in California

California isn’t just the land of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is also home to many delicious Italian grape varieties. We have to thank Italian immigrants for bringing over cuttings of grapevines nearly a century ago. Italians were the ones to first introduce Italian vines to California soil. Flash-forward 100 years later, there are a […]

Italian Wines in California: Meet Historia Antiqua

It’s rare to find Italian wines in California. Not at Domenico Winery – we’re bringing our Italian history right to the table. Domenico Winery is more than just a California urban winery –  it’s a homage to our Italian heritage. The rich Southern Italian culture inspires everything we do. Food, family, and, of course, copious […]