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Time to Decanter a Pio Cesare

The must have guide for wine aficionados, Decanter Magazine has featured Arquilla’s Pio Cesare in its Producer Profile as part of its April Italian edition!

Wine expert Kerin O’Keefe travels to the glorious Piedmont region to speak candidly with Pio Boffa about the current tactics and ongoing traditions that allow [...] Continue Reading…

A year of accolades for Livio Felluga

Livio Felluga, winner of 18 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards, had an impressive 2011. The innovative wine producers received numerous international accolades for their exquisite Friulan wines and Arquilla is excited to share some of these superb acclaims.

One of the many recognitions came from US magazine, Wine & Spirits, which [...] Continue Reading…

Praise for Planeta

Planeta’s prestigious accolades are testament to the popularity of their stunning wines around the globe and it was the local Australian press offering praise for this superb Italian producer in The Saturday Age’s weekly wine review.

The Saturday Age’s Jane Faulkner describes Planeta’s Carricante 2010 as “a beauty” with “super-fine [...] Continue Reading…

Pop Up Bar Showcases Barolo and Barbarescos

The 20th Anniversary of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival promises to bring its finest offerings this year and some of Arquilla’s best producers are making their presence known at a pop up bar as part of the festival!

Sommeliers Australia will showcase many of Arquilla’s finest wines at the [...] Continue Reading…

International Celebration of Ossobuco

Across the globe on January 17, Italian food lovers will join in the worldwide celebration of authentic and quality Italian gastronomy – the International Day of Italian Cuisines (IDIC). Foodies everywhere will be bringing to life the official dish of 2012 – Ossobuco in Gremolata alla Milanese.

This wonderfully [...] Continue Reading…

The perfect Moscato

A firm favourite in Australia, the Passito di Pantelleria from renowned producer Carlo Pellegrino was recently awarded a superb 90 points in the latest Wine Spectator issue.

A beautiful, sweet wine – this is the perfect drink for any occasion, a belief that is clearly shared with the respected team [...] Continue Reading…

Marchesi de Frescobaldi is Number One

The superb Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva has claimed the coveted number one spot in US magazine Wine Enthusiast’s 100 for 2011. With an impressive 93 points, this enticing ‘Wine of the Year’ Sangiovese is evidently one to watch.

Interview with Philipponnat Export Director, Vianney Gravereaux

In the first installment of Arquilla’s interview with Champagne Philipponnat’s Export Director, Vianney Gravereaux, Vianney discusses the House of Philipponnat, the role he plays within the house and it’s signature wine – Clos des Goisses. [...] Continue Reading…

Arquilla in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 2011

Throughout 2011 many of Arquilla’s finest wines have made it into leading US magazine Wine Spectator, yet only a select few make it into the magazine’s coveted Top 100. The list recognises the most outstanding wines and producers from around the world and to be featured is a true honour, which [...] Continue Reading…

Pio Cesare in the Press

The Pio Cesare estate has a long and rich family history dating back to 1881 and, having been awarded 8 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards, they certainly are well respected in the world of wine – which these latest accolades can attest to.

In the recent Antonio Galloni issue  of [...] Continue Reading…