Italy June 2026: Sassicaia, Boroli, and the White Barolo You Haven't Heard of Yet

The 2023 Sassicaia earned 100 points from Wine Advocate. It is one of the finest vintages from this estate in years — and this is the final round of pre-orders. That would be enough. But this newsletter also has three 94-point Barolo at prices only K&L customers see, Fèlsina back in stock at market low after a long absence, and Vigneti Repetto — K&L's newest Direct Import from Piedmont's Colli Tortonesi, introducing the "White Barolo" to our portfolio for the first time. Orazio Campoli curates the complete Italy lineup below. Shop the Italy Newsletter →

Let Our Somm Services Team Guide You Through an Evening in Tuscany

Our Sommelier Services program is built around thoughtful, sommelier‑led tastings tailored to your group and your interests. As we turn our focus to Italy, we’re reminded how rewarding the country’s wines can be, especially alongside food. With hundreds of native grape varieties, Italian wine can seem daunting, but our sommeliers help guide the conversation and bring clarity to one of the world’s most expressive wine traditions.

Italy, TuscanyAlex LeonardiniApril 14, 2026K&L Wine Merchants

Great Italian Vintages, Great Italian Values: Our Buyer’s Top Picks

Italian wine has been the focus of my work for many years, and it’s still the category that excites me most. No other country offers the same range of native grapes, regional nuance, and deep historical continuity—nor the same opportunity to find wines that feel truly meaningful to drink. This email brings together a collection of Italian releases I’m especially proud of, spanning cellar‑worthy icons and bottles I reach for on a weeknight, all sourced with the same philosophy: trust the grower, honor the place, and never lose sight of value.

Cerbaiona Joins K&L Direct Imports: A Cult Brunello di Montalcino Producer

I’m honored to welcome the cult Brunello di Montalcino estate Cerbaiona to our Direct Import portfolio. Located on a prestigious Galestro ridge in Montalcino, Cerbaiona is world-renowned for its high-altitude elegance and uncompromising traditional winemaking. This is a massive milestone for our Direct Import program. In the world of Montalcino, Cerbaiona is one of those names that collectors and buyers discuss in hushed, reverent tones. As the national buyer for Italian wine, I have spent years tracking this estate, and bringing it into our DI portfolio is a career highlight.

Italy, TuscanyOrazio CampoliApril 9, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsDirect Imports

2021 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Guide: Cellar-Worthy and Structured

2021 Brunello di Montalcino is starting to hit our shelves. This is the great “vertical” vintage—defined by precision, al dente structure, and mineral-driven energy. Transparent, cellar‑worthy, and built for the long haul, 2021 captures everything that makes Montalcino the benchmark for Sangiovese collectors.

2021 Brunello: A Return to Classicism

More tension-filled than the sunny 2020s and rivaling the monumental 2019s in elegance, 2021 is a vintage of scarcity and transparency, perfect for collectors who prize the savory, energetic, and terroir-driven soul of Montalcino.

Italy, TuscanyOrazio CampoliJanuary 26, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsVintage Report

Critically Acclaimed Chianti Classico Under $20

Few names in Tuscany embody the soul of Sangiovese like Fèlsina. From their benchmark Chianti Classico to the profound Riserva and legendary Rancia vineyard, this estate delivers wines that combine authenticity, elegance, and longevity in every vintage. The 2022 release once again proves why Fèlsina is considered a standard-bearer for Chianti Classico.

Tuscany, ItalyOrazio CampoliJanuary 25, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsBuying Guide

Top-Shelf Tuscan Wines for Your *Very* Nice List

As of late I found myself loving Tuscan wine more and more. That is why I want to focus on this beautiful region this year. At the end, gifting a Tuscan wine is always a smart move. No matter if the receiver is into wines or not, a Tuscan wine is easy to understand. It feels primal, in the sense that it is easily approachable and defined by a sense of comfort that you don’t find in many regions. This is the list that has defined the region in the last vintages. Give me any of these, and I’ll be happy.

Tuscany, ItalyOrazio CampoliNovember 21, 2025K&L Wine Merchants

We’re Thankful for Italian Wine!

This year I’ve selected outstanding Italian wines that work beautifully with Thanksgiving foods. Italian may not be the traditional route, but the food-friendliness and structure of these wines will make them an absolute knockout at your table. Whether you're looking for a crisp, mineral-driven white or a show-stopping red, look no further than K&L’s Italian aisle.

Tuscany, Sicily, ItalyOrazio CampoliNovember 8, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsThanksgiving

October’s Italian Treasures: Brunello, Barolo, and Beyond

Italy never stops inspiring us. From mountain-grown Nebbiolo to the volcanic slopes of Sicily and the storied hills of Montalcino, each bottle tells a story of land, family, and tradition carried forward with passion. This month’s newsletter brings you everything from the unbeatable value of our new K&L Discovery Series arrivals to the unforgettable personality of Natalino Crognaletti and the reborn legacy of Giovinco. We're also featuring the soulful community of San Polino and a rare lineup of world-class collectibles like Masseto, Valdicava, and Castello di Ama.

San Polino: A Story of People and Nature in Montalcino

The San Polino estate exists as a living community that weaves together vines with forests as well as people and animals with unseen life connections. The terroir at this place represents both harvest seasons and the family bond that connects them to their ancestral land. During the early 1990s Luigi “Gigi” Fabbro and Katia Nussbaum discovered the forgotten 600-year-old olive trees which clung to sunbaked rocky slopes in the abandoned homestead of San Polino. No water. No electricity. But also: no chemicals, no scars, no interruptions. Just pure, untouched nature. And that is exactly what they were looking for.

Tuscany, ItalyOrazio CampoliOctober 10, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsDirect Imports

Open Cellar: What’s New for August

Eight exciting new wines will be open and available to taste for the month of August, including the likes of the world’s most epic sweet wine producer, red wine from one of Burgundy’s top Grand Crus, and one of our newest batch of Anonymous wines to taste before you buy. Check out the full line-up at somm.klwines.com or read on for the new list of world-class wines and what will be leaving at the end of July.

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