Muddy Stiletto National Wine and Beer Specialist 2024 WINNER!
Alto Piemonte | Vallana, Gattinara
Our visit to the Italian Alps had to incorporate a visit to one of the oldest wineries steeped in family traditions and history. Cantine Vallana is a large property with winery and bottling line below. It is located about 10 minutes drive from Gattinara. This area is about an hour and a half from the Alps which dominate the horizon to the north, and to the south/east just over an hour to Milan. The Alps protect the vineyards from bad weather, they also bring a cooler climate to the vines compared to those of Barolo and in increasingly hot Summers this is a real benefit to the wines.
Foothills of the Alps | Monte Maletto, Carema
Northern Italy has been on Simon and Heather's hit list of places to visit for many years, and as keen skiers and before Florrie their daughter goes off to school, they decided to take a few weeks out to ski and also visit some of their favourite producers.
October | Focus on Spain
For two weeks at the end of September into October we are planning two fantastic Spanish evenings with a focus on Spanish wines.
Flight Club - Come and try two different flights of Spanish wines, we will also have a selection of tapas to enjoy!
Off the Beaten Track - Learn more about the different regions of Spain, we won't be tasting any Rioja at this one!
A Visit to Black Chalk | Hampshire
Job Vacancies
We are looking for a motivated, friendly individual who enjoys working in a team environment and who has a keen interest in wine. Ideally you will have worked in the wine trade, be that in a retail or on trade environment.
