Producer Arnaud de Villeneuve, or to give him the name he is known in English, Arnaldus de Villa Nova was a fourteenth century alchemist, astrologer and physician. He is credited with the discovery of pure alcohol and the creation of … Continue reading
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Producer It was in 1977 that Giuseppe Rivetti started producing Moscato d’Asti in his winery at Castagnole Lanze. He named it La Spinetta “the top of the hill” and released two single-vineyard Moscatos the same year: Biancospino (hawthorn) and Bricco … Continue reading
Producer Casa Ermelinda Freitas is a family-owned estate, passed down through the generations since 1920. It is now in the hands of Leonor Freitas, who is the fourth generation of the family’s wine producers. The winery is based in the … Continue reading