Giuseppe Quintarelli – A Legacy Bottled in Time

During the last hundred years the Quintarelli family has established its reputation through their estate located on the eastern slope of the Negrar Valley in the middle of Valpolicella. Silvio Quintarelli established the winery in 1924. It was his son, Giuseppe, also known as Bepi, however, who helped the winery achieve worldwide recognition. The winery has maintained its dedication to traditional methods and patient winemaking since Silvio’s era, but Bepi’s influence is incalculable. His manual label writing became an unmistakable signature for the brand, showing what a labor of love each and every bottle is. Combined with his use of ten-year Slavonian-oak barrel aging, Bepi developed a signature Amarone style that established itself as the reference point for many Italian winemakers.

Ar.Pe.Pe. – Nebbiolo’s Mountain Soul

From the core of Valtellina’s cliff-like landscape in the Italian Alps emerges Nebbiolo master Ar.Pe.Pe. They grow their Nebbiolo on vineyards higher than the clouds—both physically and spiritually. Each bottle carries the harmonious blend of stone, time, wind, and willpower that results in ethereal Nebbiolo wines that will descend deep into your memory. You will never forget about this producer once you try their wines.

Elegance and Energy from Montalcino’s Hills: Pian dell’Orino Hits Our Shelves

Pian dell’Orino delivers some of the most authentic Sangiovese from Montalcino’s hillside region. Located near the Biondi-Santi estate, the Pian dell’Orino name has become synonymous with outstanding quality. The winery has been able to rise to benchmark Brunello status while working biodynamically and using a Burgundian vineyard management. They represent one of the more forward-looking producers you can find nowadays in Montalcino.

New in 2025: Twice the Tent Events!

On the heels of our highly successful Champagne Tent Events, we’re now bringing you not one but TWO new tent events coming in 2025—and we love the idea so much, we’re making it an annual tradition. On May 18th, we’re bringing winemakers and other winery representatives from all over the West Coast to San Francisco for the Great West Coast Wine Tasting! On June 8th in Culver City, we’re celebrating the dolce vita with Italian winemakers and winery reps! Our Domestic and Italian Wine Buyers have worked hard to bring you absolutely stellar lineups, and, at $50 a pop for two-and-a-half hours of tasting and mingling, we think these tickets represent the best deal in town! More info below—snag your tickets before they sell out.

Top Picks from K&L's Buying Team

Our buying team recently returned from their journeys through Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône, Italy, Bordeaux, and beyond, bringing back an insider's perspective on what's exciting in the world of wine right now. From under-the-radar producers to emerging vintages, this curated collection features their favorite discoveries, greatest values, and standout bottles.

The Italian Wines We Can’t Stop Talking About

From iconic names to emerging stars, Italy continues to offer some of the most thrilling wines in the world. This curated collection highlights everything from pedigreed Prosecco and Alpine gems to collectible Barolo and hidden treasures from Abruzzo. Whether you're looking to stock up on everyday favorites or add a few cellar-worthy bottles, these standout selections are not to be missed.

Foss Marai: Pedigreed Prosecco from Valdobbiadene

When we think about Prosecco few names carry as much pedigree as Foss Marai. Unlike the industrially produced bottles that have flooded the global marketplace, Foss Marai has built its reputation via a continuing pursuit of excellent terroir-driven wines that truly express their place of origin: Valdobbiadene DOCG, Italy’s most prestigious appellation for Prosecco.

Jaw-Dropping Finds and Collectible Rarities

From our Bordeaux Buyer Ryan Moses, Director of Auctions John Christensen, and Private Client Services Advisor Chelsea Herholdt, we bring you a lineup of some of our most collectible bottlings from producers who continue to inspire. With the goal of introducing—or reintroducing—you to bottles that promise to delight for years to come, we're thrilled at the opportunity to dive into these stellar selections from some of the world's very best.

Amorotti in Loreto Arputino: Abruzzo’s Hidden Jewel

If they ask me which region is my favorite in Italy, I usually say Abruzzo. It is a true natural beauty, with a mountain (Gran Sasso) and amazing beach sites all in one region. It is a little like California, in fact. Plus, the wines of Abruzzo are stunning... It is home to an under-the-radar winery that I love: Amorotti.

Le Piane: Reviving Alto Piemonte’s Forgotten Vineyards

Have you ever tried an Alpine Nebbiolo? Though you may associate Italy’s Piemonte region with Barolo and Barbaresco, it actually covers a large area expanding all the way to the Swiss border. Alto Piemonte is a wine region nestled along that border, in the most remote part of Piedmont. The most famous villages, just to name a few, are Boca, Lessona, Gattinara, Bramaterra, and Ghemme. You also find wine from the Coste delle Sesia Nebbiolo, a local “Langhe Nebbiolo”–style wine. Le Piane, located in Boca, is for me the best place to start discovering the beautiful Alto Piemonte. It is one of the most exciting wineries in this region, and I love the story behind it.

Foradori Brings Out the Best in Italian Alpine Grape Teroldego

Considered by most to be the most important biodynamic producer in the north of Italy, Foradori has completely changed the perception of what a natural wine can be. These are wines that make you feel the terroir like no other. I genuinely love this producer.

The Francia Vineyard: The Legendary Cru Behind Conterno’s Barolo, Barbera and Monfortino

Few vineyards in the world hold the status of Vigna Francia, a vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba that has become synonymous with Giacomo Conterno’s Barolo and Barbera. Bought by the Conterno family in 1974, it represents one of the most essential and unique terroirs in Barolo, yielding wines of profound structure, beauty, and longevity. I mean, this is the vineyard of Monfortino after all, the most important Italian wine ever made.

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