(winemonger) wrote in message . com>...
What I am especially
> interested in are wines that I wouldn't be able to find/buy here in
> the U.S. Much more interesting. But any and all tips are greatly
> appreciated.

Three personal recommendations: in the Oltrepo, we are fond of Caseo
Malleo (www.caseo.it) They don't do tastings but there is a
delightful small bar in town that offers tastings of these wines. The
Caseo Malleo is a blend of Cabernet Savignon, Pinot Nero, and Barbera
- wierd sounding, but magical.

My second recommendation is in Barolo, not far from the village of
Barolo. The cantina is Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno, on the
Cannubi hillside. They don't speak english but they can be reached at
and they offer very nice Baroli.

My third recommendation is along the Maremma coast in so Tuscany. The
wine is Sassotondo San Lorenzo, a wine in the supertuscan style and
made from 100% ciliegiolo grapes (I hadn't ever heard of it before).
Also try the Pittigliano whites made nearby.

For lodging in that area try Podere Cavone www.poderecavone.com
Have fun!