Born in Milan, Italy, Alberto Bianchi has had the luxury of traveling the world while learning how to make wine, including stints in Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand, and finally in California where he became the head winemaker at Newton Vineyard. Alberto was drawn to the Spring Mountain site because it’s steep hillside vineyards reminded him of his idyllic summers spent in the Cinque Terre of Italy where he became intrigued by the region’s mountain vineyards. According to Alberto, the vines on Spring Mountain may not have an easy life, but their struggle pays off with wines that are seriously delicious and clean. I invite you to drink in this episode with the charming and talented Alberto Bianchi.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Newton Vineyards Unfiltered Chardonnay

2018 Newton Vineyards The Puzzle