Andrea Fossi named this wine after his grandfather (Dullio) and son (Niccolo) who were born a century apart. To represent the young and old, this wine is made in two styles and then blended. A robust red with notes of black cherries and black peppercorn this pairs well with beef brisket.

Grape • Primitivo
Place • Puglia, Italy
FYI • Primitivo is also known as Zinfandel

Heinz Eifel and his daughter control every aspect of their winery. After 20 generations the winery continues to enjoy high respect in the wine world. With bright, crisp flavors of green apple, pear and peach, this wine pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine.

Grape • Riesling
Place • Rheinhessen, Germany
FYI • Like this one, the vast majority of riesling's are dry.

Known mostly for their reds, this unlikely white from Pine Ridge is now considered a classic. An experiment blending these two French varietals that aren't usually blended 20 years ago is now a perennial hit. Delicious aromas of melon allow this to pair well with prosciutto or on its own.

Grape • Chenin Blanc, Viogner
Place • Napa, California
FYI • The winery is tucked just beneath... a ridge of pines.

Ferruccio Ricci and his sister Ida manage the estate, with all grapes for this wine are coming from Montalcino vineyards. A luscious, easy drinking wine with notes of blackberry and plum this is enjoyed with Tuscan fare like grilled meat and salami.

Grape • Sangiovese, Syrah
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Estate is Sant’Angelo a very old area of Brunello.

The Pellegrini family founded this winery in 1996 and shook things up by hiring a Hungarian winemaker to work with French varietals in the heart of Tuscany. With delicious notes of plum, ripe cherries, and herbs, this pairs well with pasta dishes and hard cheese such as Parmigiano.

Grape • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Aia Vecchia is the name of an old building.

Within the sub-appellation of San Carlos is the vineyard El Cepillo. It is noted for producing grapes that make robust red wines. Also unique is that this is entirely Cabernet Franc, not the usual Malbec. A full-bodied wine with hints of herbs, cocoa and dark cherry. Pair with rosemary encrusted rack of lamb.

Grape • Cabernet Franc
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • The vineyards for this wine are located at 4000 feet.

"Ron Donati grew up in South San Francisco, the son of a first-generation Italian-American family. Today it is run by Matt Donati whose primary efforts are directed at sustainable farming, Aromas of cherry berry and red fruit with a hint of tootsie roll. " Pair with grilled steak.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Place • Paso Robles, California
FYI • Located within the fog-influenced area of Paicines.

Founded by Andre Lurton, Chateau la Louviere has long been famous for its white wines and is now among the finest dry white wines in the Graves. Notes of lemon, gooseberry and grapefruit this pairs well with soft cheeses.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • Bordeaux has grown wine for 700 years.

Coppo has managed the Tenuta La Rocca in Monterotondo in the town of Gavi since the mid-1980s. Gavi, a classic, white Piedmontese wine, is made entirely from the Cortese grape, one of the region’s oldest native varieties. Notes of peach, orange skin and minearlity. Pairs well with swordfish.

Grape • Cortese
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Cortese comes from the word corte or "court"