Piemonte Videos

Giampaolo Motta iconoclast Napolitano winemaker discusses the subzone of Chianti where he makes wine. Giampaolo?s winery Fattoria la Massa in Panzano in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany is regarded as one of the best in Italy....

Giampaolo discusses the concept of terroir in fairly controversial terms. Although many would disagree with his argument, he makes an intelligent and impressive case....

Giampaolo discusses the history of winemaking in Tuscany, how various influences have affected the soil and what steps he has taken to manage the affects in his vineyards.airly controversial terms. Although many would disagree with his argument, he makes an intelligent and impressive case....

Giampaolo discusses how traditional Tuscan winemaking culture has a proclivity to limiting innovation and modern techniques in the winery....

While embracing modern techniques at La Massa Giampaolo makes a strong and legitimate case for the importance of tradition in winemaking, region and culture....

The ?Tre Bicchieri? is the most coveted of Italian wine accolades. For between 15,000 and 20,000 wines submitted each year less than 300 are given the award. Giampaolo?s flagship wine ?Giorgio Primo? has one it 11. What does he have to say about that?...

Barolo ?the wine of Kings and the King of wines? is made from this grape. It has been consumed by royalty for centuries and is considered by many to be the noblest of all Italian grapes. We know some people on this side of the pond that agree with Giampaolo?s opinion of this varietal...

Giampaolo discusses his passion for Bordeaux and his particular appreciation for the 1983 and 1985 vintages. They live in the shadow of the legendary 82 and 86 vintages....

Here Giampaolo shares his opinion of internationally revered butcher from Panzano, Dario Cecchini. Elton John once bought one of his steaks for $20,000 for a charity event....

We ask Giampaolo our standard ?What bottle of wine would you buy if we gave you $100.00?? question. His answer is crafty and probably not a bad suggestion. It?s great use of a media opportunity....

In this tasting note, District Sommelier, Caterina Mirabelli is now pouring Fontanafredda Serralunga d Alba, Barolo Piemonte, Italy 2001 (Reserve) and Serradenari Langhe Nebbiolo Piemonte, Italy 2005 (Reserve). The Barolo with aroma and palate of raisin, plum, cassis and cigar box is full bodied, smoky with elegant tannin on the finish.