People often ask Andrea, the founder of Italyabroad.com, what his favourite wines are. This mixed case is the answer.
Andrea has been tasting Italian wines for more than 30 years and, while he is the first to say that there is always something new to learn even for wine experts, he certainly knows a thing or two about Italian wine.
As he often reminds guests during his wine tastings, learning about wine is a bit like going to the gym. You do not get fit after one session, and you do not become a wine expert by reading a book or passing an exam. Wine is learned through experience, by tasting wines day after day, year after year. Any dedicated student can earn a wine qualification, but true wine knowledge comes from tasting thousands of wines and understanding the people, vineyards and regions behind them.
This mixed case contains Andrea's personal selection for 2026: the wines he is currently enjoying the most, the wines he enjoy sipping, and the bottles he finds himself returning to time and time again. All from small independent producers, they all share the authenticity, character and quality that have always been at the heart of Italyabroad.com.
If you have ever wondered which wines Andrea drinks himself, this is the case for you. Salute!