Terredora di Paolo is at the forefront of reestablishing Campania’s glory as one of the world’s greatest winemaking regions. Located along the south western coast of the Italian boot, Campania is most famous for the city of Naples and the herculean explosion of Mt. Vesuvius almost two millennia ago.

Two words always seem to magically pop up, like CO2 during fermentation, when people discuss sparkling wine – celebration and Champagne. But why save the bubbles for a special occasion? And who said anything about Champagne?

Reminiscent of a matador’s showmanship as he makes passes at a raging bull with panache and precision, wines from Toro embody the same characteristics of a matador as it produces massive, powerful wines intended to subdue any individual with its intense aromas, profound flavors and fleshy mouth feel.

Sassy, sweet, sexy, supple, sumptuous, soft and, of course, St. Tropez…Rosé wine is all of the above. As the summertime sun blazes over the northern hemisphere’s über-chic hot spots, like Miami and the Hamptons, what could be more apropos than sipping on a glass of refreshing rosé?

With family heritage dating back to the 1500s, Paolo Bea’s passion for his wine runs as deep as his dedication and love for his family. Having learned his craft from his father, Paolo passes on his knowledge and family traditions to his sons, Giampiero and Giuseppe, as they too grew up tending the vineyards along the lush Umbrian hillsides and currently work side by side with him creating an array of masterfully thought-provoking wines.

The Roman Empire conjures images of power, authority and military prowess (think Russell Crow in Gladiator), but what most do not know, is that the Romans are single-handedly responsible for democratizing wine. With a black and white checkered flag in plain sight, Randy Lynch, entrepreneur, marketing guru and NASCAR race car driver, decidedly set his sights on “turning beer guzzlers in to wine drinkers one race at a time.”

Viader winery produces wines made from numerous red varietals that display an incredible combination of power, elegance and intrigue. Established in 1986 by Delia Viader, she set her sights on wine making after discovering 90 acres of the most picturesque hillsides in Napa Valley’s Howell Mountain, one of its northernmost appellations.