Casale del Giglio, founded in 1967 by Dino Santarelli, stands as a beacon of innovation in the Italian wine industry, nestled in the Agro Pontino valley just south of Rome. Unlike the more traditional viticulture areas in the Lazio region, this valley was largely untapped for wine production when Santarelli envisioned its potential. 

Basilisco Winery, located in Barile within the province of Potenza, is a prestigious estate in the renowned Vulture wine region of Basilicata in Southern Italy. Originally founded in the early 1990s, the winery was acquired by the Capaldo family (of Feudi di San Gregorio) in 2011 as part of their Tenute Capaldo project, which aims to cultivate high-quality wines while respecting the traditions and terroirs across Italy. 

Queirón is a project of the Pérez Cuevas family in the heart of the old winemaking district of Quel, a village to the east of Rioja where wine has long been made in tiny family wineries hewn into the rock. As well as restoring one of these ancient wineries, the project also produces village wines from native varieties, including Garnacha and Tempranillo Blanco, grown in small plots at high altitude.

The Gennaro Papa Estate, located in Falciano del Massico in the province of Caserta, is a beacon of tradition, heritage, and sustainable viticulture within the historic Falerno del Massico DOC appellation. Spanning 15 hectares, nine of which are vineyards, the estate produces approximately 25,000 bottles annually, offering wines that are both a reflection of the terroir and a tribute to its rich cultural history.

In the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Maremma region, where ancient landscapes meet modern sustainability, Fattoria La Maliosa has crafted a unique viticultural philosophy rooted in history, tradition, and deep respect for the land.

Vini Brumat, a boutique estate in the Friuli Isonzo DOC, produces just 6,000 bottles annually, focusing on Friulano, Malvasia Istriana, and Merlot. Anchored by the Sot la Mont vineyard, the estate celebrates its old Friulano vines, which represent the soul of the region, nestled beneath the Colle di Medea and the Ara Pacis Mundi monument. 

Opened in 2024, Enoteca Autoctono – i Vini Umani is a distinctive wine venue located in the historic Palazzo Rosselli del Turco on Via dei Serragli 17, Florence. The elegant yet understated enoteca offers a carefully curated selection of wines from small, dedicated producers across Italy.

Filipa Pato, born into a winemaking family that has been crafting wines for over five generations in Bairrada, established her own winery in 2001 with the idea to recuperate as many centenary Baga vineyards as possible.