The origins of Ciliegiolo are still uncertain: while some argue that it was imported by pilgrims returning from the Sanctuary of Santiago de Compostela in Spain (hence the other name of "Ciliegiolo di Spagna") others believe it to be that "Ciliegiolo dolce ”Described by Soderini in the...

Solinghino Buttafuoco DOC Picchioni shows a beautiful bright ruby color with violet reflections. The nose ranges from wild rose to small berries, with hints of freshly cut hay. In the mouth it is full, soft, harmonious, with a finish of good persistence.

The Fior del Vento Sangue di Giuda wine from Oltrepò Pavese DOC Picchioni has an almost impenetrable ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose is fruity, fragrant, with hints of strawberry, currant, sour cherry and a note of aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is moderately sweet, harmonious,...

After a relatively mild winter, March was full of rainfall. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering came a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without noticeable periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The...

After a relatively mild winter, March was rainy. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering occurred a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without significant periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The first...

Overall, the climatic conditions of the 2018 vintage were very good. Winter and spring rainfall provided sufficient moisture and, consequently, ideal pollination conditions. The abundance of sunshine and above-average temperatures during the summer and autumn resulted in a drought, which was...

When young, the Red Asiatic wine has an intense and bright ruby color. Wide, variegated nose, with hints of ripe berries, sour cherry, undergrowth, spices, licorice and the typical balsamic note of the grapes grown in the Solinga valley. In the mouth it is robust, with smooth tannins, full, rich,...

The Ipazia Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC Picchioni wine with an intense and brilliant ruby red color, with violet reflections that are found in the creamy foam. Intense, vinous bouquet with marked notes of morello cherry, wild berries and violet. In the mouth it reveals good structure, good...

Arfenia red wine from the Picchioni winery has a brilliant pale ruby colour. The nose offers hints of small black berried berries, spices, cocoa, dried flowers and a slight balsamic note. In the mouth it has structure and elegance, with a very fine tannic texture, harmony and a long and clear...

Senes is the new red of the Argiolas winery, a Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva dedicated to the centenarians of the island, such as Antonio Argiolas, founder of the company who died at the age of 104. Produced from the old vineyards grown on the hills of Siurgus Donigala, in Trexenta,...