It was forbidden to grow the Schioppettino grape only until recently.

Then Hilde Petrussa, 2nd generation owner of estate winery Vigna Petrussa, in Friuli, northeastern Italy, stepped in.

And thank goodness for that. With wine critics, like Ian d’Agata, calling Schioppettino “one of Italy’s most noble grapes” making “ unforgettable wines.” What are you waiting for?

Learn about this up-and-coming grape in this article.

Confused about wine terminology, like natural wine, biodynamic wine, native yeast, col fondo, orange wine? While some terms are well defined, others can have alot of gray areas, so you’re not alone! When we seek out small, farm-to-glass wineries, we do vet them out based upon certain criteria. We put together this list of wine lingo that we use and are happy to share with you.

We sat down with Francesca Mecchia, the daughter of second generation woman winemaker Hilde Petrussa, owner of Vigna Petrussa estate winery in Friuli northern Italy. She recently decided to change careers, and her life, by going from architect to joining her mom in the wine business. Find out what it’s like to grow up in a lineage of women making wine and the role it plays in her life.

Natural wine and sustainability in the vineyard were important passions to the late natural wine legend, Lorenzo Corino, of Case Corini. After spending a day with his son, Guido, we see the legacy continue with the 6th generation. Discover Guido’s approach and philosophy sustainable farming and winemaking and he carries forward, along with his sister Luisa, a rich heritage of cherishing their land and nature’s bounty of the fruits of their craft.

Never buy store-bought broth again with this easy, traditional Bolognese recipe passed down from generation to generation. Great to sip alone, or use a base for soups with pasta, like tortellini in brodo, this broth is delicious. Learn how to make a good broth, and pick out the right ingredients to make it tasty, and healthy too.

Ancient Rome has long inspired active imaginations with crazy banquets and exotic foods. Learn about ancient Romans customs, food and traditions and get a real recipe used in ancient Rome which will surprise you!

One might say the Sanzovo brothers Carlo and Fabio have Prosecco in their blood. After 2 generations of farming and making the bubby classic from Valdobbiadene, they have taken the reins of the family business. Read about their story, wines, and above all the love of their land.

Did you know that in the ‘olden times’ sparkling wine was not made intentionally? The bubbles would just appear in the spring after the wine was harvested and bottled. Hence where the ‘ancestral method’ of making wine came about. This style of winemaking is ‘all the buzz’ as of late with the popularity, especially amongst ‘wine explorers’, of pet nat and col fondo sparkling wines. Read up in this article.

What food should you serve with Prosecco?

A glass of a high quality, crisp prosecco is delicious with many food pairings.

Get food pairing ideas and our chef’s favorite risotto recipe in this article.

Learn all about Prosecco, its history, how it’s made, and where to find the best prosecco in this artlcle. Cin cin!

Ever wonder what the secrets are to finding good wine?

Vero came about because we unlocked the secrets! Find out in this article.

We reflect on Lorenzo Corino, who, according to a recent interview of him at Raw Wine Natural Wine Fair in New York by Heritage Radio Network: ‘Lorenzo is the epitome of a Legend – extremely knowledgeable, he creates wines of immense beauty, while also managing to be humble and generous to boot. He has given his life to viticulture and winemaking, and his wines are testament to his skill and love of the vine.’ Let’s learn about him, up front and close, along with his family’s wines in this article.

Travel through time, Montalcino from past to present, with wine ‘jack-of-all-trades’, Alberto Pagliantini and his family’s estate winery, Canalino in this article which sums up the interesting story of his family and their deep farming and winemaking roots just steps from the center of historic and picturesque Montalcino Italy and their commitment to sustainable practices in harmony with nature.

Written as a personal perspective by in-house Vero Chef Jacqueline Mitchell, an American living and working in the Langhe, Italy for almost 10 years. Explore through the eyes of a local the hills of Barolo and vineyards of Barolo producer Aldo Clerico as we learn more in-depth about not only the rules and regulations of Barolo, but the spirit and passion behind the wine that is one of the best in the world.

Few cuisines in the world are more famous than that of Italy… so let’s explore some authentic and classic Tuscan dishes! And what better way to enjoy Tuscan cuisine than with a glass of good wine? So read on to find out our favorite pairings and download the recipe for Peposo, a red wine beef stew perfect for the cooling autumn days ahead!

Explore Montalcino and their famous Brunello wine which is considered a King of red wines. Why is this so? Find it in this artlcle and get some tips on finding some delicious, value-driven Brunellos and other Sangiovese red wines from Montalcino.

To get the full-on experience of the Langhe, a gorgeous land of plenty in Piedmont Italy, known for having some of the best red wines in the world, you have to try it food. Read about it and get a recipe for a delicious yet kinda unusual dish, called Bagna Cauda, a recipe from a real Italian Nonna.

The Langhe is an enchanting vineyard filled, mountain ringed, pocket tucked into North Western Italy… discover what it holds!

Conventional food and wine pairings teach us that sweet wines go with sweet foods… but did you know that sweet wines also pair great with savory dishes. But it needs to be a high quality sweet wine. Find out in this article.

The world of sweet wine is often greatly misunderstood. Good quality sweet wines can be every bit as complex and delicious as dry wines. Explore with us as we delve into how sweet wine is made and the history of sweet wine to understand why it is on the verge of resurgence in the wine world.