In our family wine is the seed that gives rise to hearty laughter, engaging discussions, elaborate stories and heated political banter.  This seed was first planted generations ago on the lush, curving hillsides of old Calabria in Italy.  It bloomed into multi-hued shades of grapevines that dotted the ancient landscape and produced the deep purple, hanging clusters of rich berries that eventually would be lovingly fermented into carafes of handcrafted wines.  Glasses of vino would accompany meals of homemade pasta, rich sauces, aged cheeses and plates of fresh seafood.  Card games were played and cigars were smoked on small cluttered tables, where players would debate, cheat and argue for hours, voices rising and falling as glasses were refilled and cards were counted.

The tradition has traveled.  Across land and sea.  Through homes.  And families.  And generations.  Kitchens are still filled with aromas of freshly cooked Italian dinners.  Tables are crowded, lively and full of conversation.  Tricksters still fill the seats at card games and everyone still voices their opinions…loudly.   Plates are filled.  The wine glasses are gleaming, spilling over with the rich deep colors of matured and fermented grapeseed. The California countryside is miles away from the hills of Calabria, but Teresina wines are brimming with the traditions of old. 

Dalla nostra familia a la vostra.  Buon appetito.