The Ultimate Summer Wine List

Red wine being poured into glasses with the setting sun in the background. Title: Pouring Red Wine at Sunset

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 […]

Famous Italian Grapes: Colorino

Vineyard rows stretching across rolling hills with a dramatic sunset sky in Tuscany, Italy.

Italy is overflowing with unique grape varieties, with something new to always learn. One of those rare special grapes is Colorino, which you definitely had before but just didn’t know it. One of the key components of producing a traditional Chianti Classico wine, Colorino has a fascinating history and identity. And, it even tastes fabulous […]

Rare Italian Grapes 101: Ciliegiolo

Scenic view of a Tuscan vineyard landscape with rolling hills, cypress trees, and a rustic farmhouse.

Don’t be shocked if this is a grape you may have never heard of before or find a little difficult to pronounce. Ciliegiolo is a lesser-known red grape variety primarily grown in Italy. But, that doesn’t make it any less special. At Domenico Winery, we’re bringing you wines made from this fantastic grape with a […]

Italian Grapes 101: Freisa

A scenic view of a village with terracotta-roofed houses, surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills on a sunny day.

Piedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, the grape behind the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines. But, this Italian region is home to many other incredible grape varietals, one, in particular, being Freisa. So, what is Freisa? And, why should you be drinking it? Well, Freisa is a grape far from boring. It produces fresh, friendly, […]

Fascinating Italian Wines: Greco di Tufo

Campania, Italy is famous for many things – the Amalfi Coast, the pizza Margherita, and wine. This region has so much great wine that the ancient Romans used to rave about it a lot. And, one of those wines was Greco di Tufo. This dazzling wine is unique. It’s a gem of Campania, bringing a […]

Famous Italian Wines 101: Aglianico

Italy is home to many leading red wine grapes, and one you cannot overlook is Aglianico. Hailing from the gorgeous region of Campania, Aglianico is a super ancient grape that dates back to when the Greeks once occupied Italy. Such a long history means tons of time for this grape and its winemaking practices to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]