Italian Wine

From the volcanic slopes of Etna to the limestone hills of the Langhe, Italy gives natural winemakers an unmatched range of indigenous grapes and a low-intervention tradition that runs deep.

Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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What makes Italian natural wine special?

Two things: an unmatched wealth of indigenous grape varieties, more than any other country, and a deep low-intervention tradition. Together they give a range of flavors and styles you simply cannot find anywhere else.

Where does orange wine come from in Italy?

From Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the northeast, especially the Collio and the village of Oslavia. Growers such as Josko Gravner and Stanko Radikon revived long skin-contact whites there, helping launch the modern orange wine movement.

What is Etna wine?

Etna wine comes from vineyards on the slopes of Sicily's active volcano. Reds are made from Nerello Mascalese and whites from Carricante, grown at high elevation on volcanic soils, giving mineral, high-acid wines with real precision.

What is natural Lambrusco?

Natural Lambrusco is a dry, lightly sparkling red from Emilia, often made by refermenting in the bottle and leaving the sediment in. Made from organic grapes with minimal intervention, it is savory and refreshing, far from the sweet industrial version.

What grapes are used in Italian natural wine?

Among many others: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Nerello Mascalese, Ribolla Gialla, Trebbiano, Montepulciano, Frappato, and Nero d'Avola. Italy's huge library of native varieties is what gives the collection its range.

Is Italian natural wine organic?

Most is. The majority of Italian natural growers farm organically or biodynamically, and grower associations such as VinNatur set shared standards for clean farming and low-intervention winemaking.