Wine Enthusiast’s August / September 2021 issue focuses on Italy and the trailblazing wineries hailing from the country’s innovative Southern region. Located in the Northern part of Basilicata, the mountainous area is home to the extinct Mounte Vulture volcano, the region is home to the high elevation vineyards that grow Aglianico. Here, the cool, dry and sunny climate is matched with the mountainous terrain to produce “energetic, structured reds that can deliver power and finesse.”

Paternoster is given a full page spread in the feature highlighting the area’s trailblazing wineries. The winery, which dated back to 1925 has a deep history in the region. Today, the wineries’ legacy is carried on by Fabio Mecca, fourth generation of the Paternoster family. In 2016 the winery became part of the Tommasi Family Estates.

To learn more about Paternoster and their Aglianico based wines, read the full feature below.

Wine Industry Advisor published a comprehensive release detailing key 2021 highlights from Tommasi Family Estates and listed some of the critically acclaimed wines from the portfolio, including De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva 2010 – named as one of Vivino’s Top 100 wines of the year – Le Fornaci Lugana Riserva D.O.C. 2018, Casisano Colombaiolo Brunello D.O.C.G. Riserva 2015 and Paternoster Don Anselmo Aglianico 2016.

Looking ahead to the winemaking family’s 120th anniversary, the Tommasi Family Estates has outlined several objectives for 2022 from both an investment and sustainability perspective. Pierangelo Tommasi adds, “Our 120th anniversary will not only be a milestone we have reached, but also an opportunity to look towards the future with optimism and well-defined projects, as well as clear strategies for relaunching and renewing, consolidating and giving greater structure to our governance.” We encourage you to read the full report that shares key data points as well as specific project details HERE