Tre Bicchieri 2027: Wines from the Proposta Vini catalog that have been awarded by Gambero Rosso.

Thirty labels, thirty expressions of the richness and diversity of Italy’s wine heritage. In the 2027 edition of Gambero Rosso’s Vini d’Italia guide, 27 wines featured in the *Proposta Vini* catalog have been awarded the Tre Bicchieri, the guide’s highest honor. In addition, three labels have been included in the selection of the 50 Vini Rari 2027.

From the Alpine vineyards of the Aosta Valley to the Nebbiolo wines of Upper Piedmont, from Valpolicella to the Karst, from the hills of the Marche to the volcanic regions of Campania, all the way to the Mediterranean islands, the selected wines form a mosaic of grape varieties, landscapes, and winemaking traditions. This achievement highlights the work of winemakers who are able to interpret the identity of their territories and convey their unique characteristics through wine.

Piedmont and the Aosta Valley: The Three Glasses of the Alps

The journey begins in Piedmont, where four wines have been awarded the Tre Bicchieri. In Upper Piedmont, we find the Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Prünent Vigna La Fornace 2024 from Cantine Garrone, an expression of mountain viticulture in the Ossola Valley, and the Ghemme Cantalupo Anno Primo 2019 from Antichi Vigneti di Cantalupo, which showcases another of Piedmont’s historic Nebbiolo appellations.

Moving on to Monferrato, the award goes to two Barbera del Monferrato Superiore wines: Albarola 2020 from Tacchino and Bruno Bonzano 2021 from Castello di Uviglie—two interpretations of one of the region’s most iconic grape varieties.

In Valle d’Aosta, the top honor goes to the 2025 Vallée d’Aoste Pinot Gris from Lo Triolet, a winery in Introd that, through its wines, showcases Alpine viticulture characterized by high altitudes and steep slopes.

From Trentino-Alto Adige to Friuli-Venezia Giulia: the diverse expressions of the Northeast

In Trentino-Alto Adige, the award goes to two wines that are profoundly different from one another. The 2015 Trentino Vino Santo Arèle from Pravis embodies the tradition of the Valle dei Laghi and the production of one of the region’s most distinctive sweet wines, while the South Tyrol Lagrein Vigna Klosteranger Riserva 2022 from Muri-Gries highlights one of South Tyrol’s iconic red grape varieties, crafted by a winery deeply rooted in Bolzano’s winemaking tradition.

Four wines from Veneto received awards. From Valpolicella come the 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Case Vecie from Brigaldara and the 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Albasini from Villa Spinosa—two interpretations of one of the region’s most iconic wines.

Joining these are the Colli Euganei Rosso Ortone Riserva 2022 from Quota 101, an expression of the hilly Padua region, and the Soave Classico Brognoligo Battistelle 2024 from Le Battistelle, which showcases the Soave region’s aptitude for great white wines through the Garganega grape variety and volcanic soils.

In neighboring Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Damijan Podversic’s Collio Malvasia 2022 earned the Tre Bicchieri award; it is an expression of a region where Malvasia finds one of its most distinctive interpretations, thanks in part to a winemaking approach that highlights the grape’s structure and complexity.

Liguria and Emilia-Romagna: From Vermentino to Lambrusco

In Liguria, the Colline di Levanto Vermentino Luccicante 2025 from Cà du Ferrà has been awarded the Tre Bicchieri—a wine that embodies the viticultural tradition of the eastern Ligurian Riviera, where the vineyards stretch from the hills to the sea.

In Emilia-Romagna, the award goes to Alberto Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco di Sorbara Leclisse 2025, one of the interpretations of Sorbara that highlight the efforts to promote this grape variety and its region of origin.

Tuscany and the Marche: From Ciliegiolo to Verdicchio

Moving down toward Central Italy, two wines from Tuscany received awards: Sassotondo’s Maremma Ciliegiolo San Lorenzo 2023, which highlights the Ciliegiolo grape and its connection to the Maremma region, and Pomona’s Chianti Classico 2023, an expression of one of Italian wine’s historic appellations.

The Marche region’s presence is particularly significant, with four award-winning wines, three of which are made from Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi: Vignamato’s Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Ambrosia Riserva 2023, Fattoria Nannì’s Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Origini Riserva 2024, and La Staffa’s Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Rincrocca Riserva 2023.

Three wineries and three interpretations of the same grape variety that showcase Verdicchio’s ability to take on different nuances depending on the terroir, vineyard management decisions, and winemaking techniques. But above all, these three accolades confirm this grape variety’s place among Italy’s great white wines, capable of expressing structure, complexity, and aging potential.

Rounding out the picture from the Marche region is the 2023 Brut Rosé Metodo Classico from Cossignani L. E. Tempo, which brings an expression of the region’s sparkling wine tradition to the list of award winners.

Umbria and Lazio: From Amphorae to the Metodo Classico

In Umbria, Argillae’s Primo d’Anfora 2023 has been named one of the 2027 Tre Bicchieri—a wine that offers a unique take on amphora winemaking.

In neighboring Lazio, the award goes to Sergio Mottura’s 2016 Sergio Mottura Brut Nature Metodo Classico, produced by the winery in Civitella d’Agliano, in Alta Tuscia—a region historically linked to the cultivation of Grechetto.

From Abruzzo to Campania: Cerasuolo, volcanoes, and vineyards by the sea

The journey south continues in Abruzzo with Torre dei Beati’s Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosa-ae 2025, deeply rooted in the region’s winemaking tradition and the Montepulciano grape.

Three award-winning wines hail from Campania, all from regions united by their proximity to the sea and their distinctive vineyard landscapes. From the Campi Flegrei comes the Campi Flegrei Falanghina Cruna DeLago 2024 from La Sibilla, an expression of a wine-growing area of volcanic origin.

On the Amalfi Coast, Marisa Cuomo’s Costa d’Amalfi Furore Bianco Fiorduva 2025 earned the “Tre Bicchieri” award; it is made from grapes grown on the terraced vineyards of Furore, where viticulture thrives amid steep slopes and proximity to the sea.

Rounding out the Campania selection is Cenatiempo’s Ischia Bianco Superiore Lefkos 2024, produced on the island of Ischia—another region where the volcanic nature of the soils helps define the wines’ identity.

Sardinia and Sicily: The Islands' “Tre Bicchieri”

The journey concludes on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean. In Sardinia, the award goes to the 2022 Cannonau di Sardegna CNS “Memorie di Vite” from Quartomoro di Sardegna, an expression of one of the island’s most iconic grape varieties.

In Sicily, the Grotta dell’Oro 2025 from Hibiscus wins the Tre Bicchieri award; it is produced on the island of Ustica, where viticulture is shaped by a Mediterranean environment characterized by the presence of the sea and the volcanic nature of the terrain.

Three wines from the Proposta Vini catalog are among the 50 Rare Wines of 2027

In addition to the 27 “Tre Bicchieri” awards, the 2027 edition of Gambero Rosso’s *Vini d’Italia* guide bestows further recognition on three wines from the Proposta Vini catalog, included in the “50 Vini Rari” selection, which highlights unique and less common wines from the Italian wine scene.

Among these is Skerk’s Metodo Ancestrale Extra Brut Glera 18/10, produced in the Karst region—an area characterized by limestone, the Bora wind, and its proximity to the Adriatic Sea. This wine offers a unique take on sparkling wine production and reflects its connection to a wine-growing region with a strong identity.

From South Tyrol comes the Alto Adige Lagrein Gries Trigon Riserva 2023 from Tenuta Hans Rottensteiner, an expression of Lagrein grown in the historic Gries area of Bolzano, where this grape variety thrives.

Rounding out the selection is the Vallée d’Aoste Chambave Muscat Flétri 2024 from La Vrille, a wine made from dried grapes that is deeply rooted in the winemaking tradition of the Aosta Valley and showcases another facet of Alpine winemaking.

Three wines that are very different in terms of region, grape variety, and production style, yet united by their ability to convey unique traditions and winemaking interpretations, highlighting the diversity of Italy’s wine heritage.

Thirty wines, a journey through Italy's regions

From north to south, the 27 “Tre Bicchieri” wines and the three wines selected from the “50 Vini Rari 2027” span famous appellations and lesser-known regions, as well as widely cultivated grape varieties and deeply local ones. From great reds to whites, from sweet wines to sparkling wines, each bottle tells a different story of how the region is interpreted.

This achievement first and foremost recognizes the work of the wineries and winemakers and, at the same time, reflects the philosophy that Proposta Vini has always used to build its selection: seeking out authentic producers, highlighting the diversity of Italy’s wine heritage, and showcasing wines that capture the identity of the places they come from.