Aldo BoveFrom the volcanic slopes of Sorrento comes a lightly sparkling red served ice-cold, an ancient secret that feels nothing like the wines you know. Discover Gragnano, the naturally sparkling Italian red that drinks like a wild, all-natural sangria… with nothing added.
Aldo BoveMost trips to Italy follow a schedule. Ours follow a feeling. At Above Wines, we’ve always believed that wine is not just something you drink—it’s something you live. And now, for the first time, we’re bringing that philosophy beyond the glass… into Italy itself. We’re proud to introduce our exclusive Above Wines Italy Experiences—three carefully crafted journeys designed with one simple idea: You’re not going to Italy as a tourist. You’re going as part of the table.
Aldo BoveOver the last years, something really interesting has been happening in Italy. People started going back. Winemakers. Researchers. Agronomists. Even photographers and storytellers. Traveling thousands of kilometers across the country—from the Alps all the way down to Sicily—looking for these forgotten vines. Studying them. Identifying them. Sometimes discovering varieties that weren’t even officially recorded. And not just cataloging them—but actually vinifying them. Bringing them back into the glass. In some cases, from just a handful of surviving plants. Think about that for a second. Entire wines… reborn from almost nothing.
Aldo BoveWhen temperatures climb in the Dallas area, the way we eat and drink naturally shifts. Heavy dishes give way to lighter, fresher flavors. And in true Italian fashion, nothing answers the heat better than a simple plate of shrimp paired with the right glass of wine.
Aldo Bove“Why do I sometimes get a headache when I drink wine?” In fact, this weekend during one of our private tastings someone asked it again. It’s such a common concern that scientists have actually spent years trying to understand the real reason behind the so-called “red wine headache.” For a long time, many people believed the culprit was sulfites. But modern research suggests the story is more interesting—and more complex.
Aldo BoveYou’re on vacation. You’re probably more relaxed than usual. You’re well rested. You’re sitting outside at a table with people you care about. Maybe you’re looking at a vineyard, a medieval village, or the Mediterranean Sea. There’s laughter around you. Plates arriving at the table. The smell of fresh food. In that moment, your brain is flooded with positive emotions. Of course the wine tastes better.
