When I packed up my family and moved to Italy two years ago, I did it in part because I missed the land where I was born, in part because I wanted to give my children the experience of growing up as citizens of the world, and in part because I wanted to be closer to the people who make great wine. Living here, I've been able to make connections, grow friendships, and unearth discoveries--and today's offerings exemplify how connections, friendships and discoveries are inextricable.

Today, I'm delighted to debut the wines of Renzo Seghesio, a maker of really good Barolo. You might think you've heard of Seghesio, but you're probably confusing this estate with another, either Piemonte's Aldo and Riccardo Seghesio or Sonoma's Seghesia Vineyards. Unless you've been very, very fortunate, you've likely never tasted Renzo Seghesio's rustic but elegant Barolo because these wines have never come to the States before.