Fascinating Italian Wine Grapes: Coda di Volpe

Italy is home to more native grapes than any other country. We’re talking over 2,000 grape varieties that we know of! Of course, there are the very well-known ones: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Pinot Grigio, to name a few. However, various lesser-known grape varieties are amazing too. And, there’s one close to our hearts. Its name […]

Italian Grapes 101: Primitivo Grape

In California, we have Zinfandel. In Italy, they have the Primitivo grape. Primitivo is a robust, early-ripening grape that hails from the region of Puglia, otherwise known as the ‘heel’ of Italy. This region boasts an ancient winemaking history, all beginning with the arrival of the Greeks nearly 3000 years ago. But, you may be […]

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 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 […]