Famous Italian Wines 101: Sagrantino

Rows of grapevines stretching across a hillside during autumn, with colorful foliage and a vineyard estate in the background.

There are many spectacular Italian red wines out there, but there is nothing quite like Sagrantino – from its history to its gorgeous color to its complexity. This Umbrian grape may not be as famous as its neighbor Sangiovese. Still, it is one to try, with thousands of years of history in every sip. Let’s […]

The Top Italian Wines for Christmas

The holidays love to just sneak up on us. One way to bear it? With wine of course! And, not just any wine – top-quality Italian wines for Christmas. It’s hard not to love Italian wine. With so much diversity and versatility, there is so much great wine to choose from – it is hard […]

Top 5 Summer Wines

Sun is out and summer is here. With the temperatures high, there’s no doubt that you’ll be craving a beverage to cool off. Of course, your first choice should be water to stay hydrated. But, we all know that when we’re out on a summer day, we also want to sip on something that makes […]

Domenico Winery Wins Gold at SFIWC

Bottle of Domenico Cabernet Sauvignon red wine next to a filled wine glass in a winery cellar

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: Sangiovese

You can’t talk about the noble grapes of Italy without mentioning Sangiovese. It is the grape behind some of the peninsula’s most revered wines. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Morellino di Scansano – these are all results of the gorgeous Sangiovese grape. With Sangiovese grown in more places than just Italy (like here in […]

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 […]