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The Family Business: Our History

The Giordano family has been producing wine in Valle Talloria since 1900 At Giordano the art of producing fine wine is deeply rooted in a tradition which has been proudly passed on from father to son read more...for over 100 years. For four generations this tradition has been fuelled by a love for the land, a passion for one's work, a respect for the lessons only experience can teach as well as by a quiet satisfaction in one's achievements. Each generation has contributed its own particular mark of personality and innovation without ever forsaking its roots.

Using state of the art techniques and equipment offers us the opportunity of being able to create an ever wider range of products. At the same time this has allowed us to bring the quality of our products to the highest level, a fact that is widely appreciated both in Italy and abroad. Yet the people who work at the Giordano winery have remained proudly attached to the rural tradition in which this business is steeped, jealously guarding those rituals , that have always gone into making good wine, remaining true to their hearts and true to nature.

The Cellars: Our Traditions

Going down to the cellar and walking amongst the oak barrels, tasting wines directly from the cask is a ritual that is practised daily by Ferdinando Giordano and his son Gianni. The real heart and history of Giordano lies in the cellars of Valle Talloria d'Alba, where the wine is aged. For over one hundred years this is where all aspects of the winery's activity took place. Crushing, fermentation, ageing, bottling, stocking and shipping were all carried out here.

As time passed, many of these activities were moved to the buildings that now surround the cellar . Today the sole inhabitants of these historic halls are the large oak barrels and smaller barriques in which Giordano's most prestigious red wines are aged. Set in the magnificent landscape of the Langhe hills amongst vineyards, woods, castles and farmhouses, Giordano's cellars are the destination of many wine lovers who visit to re-stock their cellars with their favourite bottles knowing that they will always receive a warm welcome. Deep in the heart of the cellars, behind a wrought iron grate, lies a long,narrow corridor known in the local dialect as the "infernot".Here bottles of the winery's most precious reserves are hoarded, some for over 50 years.

Wines & Specialty Foods: Our Pride

Experience, know how, careful selection of the best grapes, total control of quality in every phase of winemaking and above all passion! These are the ingredients that go into the making of a quality wine, a wine worthy of Italy's highest wine making traditions! These are the same ingredients that make up the Giordano range of wines. A range that extends from classic geographic appellation wines (D.O.C.s and D.O.C.G.s) from Piedmont to the excellent wines of southern Italy produced at Giordano's Torricella winery in Apulia, as well as wines from many of Italy's most renowned viticultural regions. Likewise Giordano's speciality food items are prepared with the finest ingredients and according to time honoured traditional recipes. Only after rigorous quality and taste testing can they be sold under the Giordano label and grace the tables of Giordano's discerning customers.

Customer Satisfaction: Our Pledge To Serve

Giordano is not so much a company as a group of people at the service of the customer: our strength is the direct relationship we establish with you our customer. Questions need answers, whether it is a request for information about our products, a query as to delivery times, payment methods, or how to send a gift to a friend, client or loved one Giordano's friendly customer service is always on hand to respond clearly and rapidly and to answer any doubts. Because at Giordano our customers come before everything else.

Maintaining The Edge: Our Ambition

The quality of a wine is firstly the result of the work that takes place in the vineyard and of the selection of the best quality grapes. However, it is in the delicate phase of vinification that a wine's essential qualities are brought out. Qualities that will be polished and enhanced through maturation in barrel or bottle and will be released in the glass when the wine is finally opened and enjoyed. It is for this reason that Giordano is committed to the continual updating of its wine making technology and training of its highly qualified viticultural and oenological staff.

The entire cycle - from the pressing of the grapes, fermentation, vinification, storage and bottling is carried out with state of the art equipment by the skilled and dedicated winemaking team. For Ferdinando and Gianni Giordano TOTAL QUALITY is a company prerogative - thanks to the commitment of our staff it is a reality! Total quality is a reality at Giordano as is proven by the ISO 9001:2000 certification - an important seal of approval. This ensures that the winery carries out its production and sale of wine and speciality foods with a total respect for the regulations that guarantee the consumer's best interests.    (hide)

Carol 69 reviewed Tuscany Toscana Rosso 2006 2006:

November 2009

Carol 69

I only drink wines when I like the taste. This is smooth and went with anything. Loved it last Christmas and now trying to find it again.

Tuscany Toscana Rosso 2006 2006

Snoothrank: 3/5

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gr reviewed Giordano Prosecco 2005:

November 2008

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Giordano Prosecco 2005

Snoothrank: 2/5

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RBoulanger reviewed Giordano Prosecco 2005:

April 2008

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Giordano Prosecco 2005

Snoothrank: 2/5

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RBoulanger reviewed Giordano Chianti 2004:

April 2008

RBoulanger

I concur - past its prime.

Giordano Chianti 2004

Snoothrank: 1/5

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gr reviewed Giordano Chardonnay di Sicilia 2005:

April 2008

gr

Everything Stephen said, plus it tastes as if the vintner was confused about which part of the barrel to use. That is, oak vs. iron bands.

Giordano Chardonnay di Sicilia 2005

Snoothrank: 1.5/5

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gr reviewed Giordano Chianti 2004:

April 2008

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gr: I wouldn't wash my hands with it. RBoulanger: A real winner! ... Do you dare try the 2005? In fairness, this was probably passable around the time it was bottled, but is well past its prime now, if not actually...

Giordano Chianti 2004

Snoothrank: 1/5

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RafaH reviewed Giordano Piemonte Barbera 2005:

March 2008

RafaH

Ruby red in color, thin legs. Fruity aroma, hints of berries, plumb, with a subtle hint of orange. Crisp and refreshing, dry, and light. Very tasty. Had it with dinner, your atypical lasagna.

Giordano Piemonte Barbera 2005

Starting at $5^.32 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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Stephen reviewed Giordano Chardonnay di Sicilia 2005:

August 2007

Stephen

Familiar apple nose, some pear, but flabby and simple. Not a fan.

Giordano Chardonnay di Sicilia 2005

Snoothrank: 1.5/5

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Stephen reviewed Giordano Soave DOC 2005:

August 2007

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Giordano Soave DOC 2005

Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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Stephen reviewed Giordano Prosecco 2005:

August 2007

Stephen

Not the best Prosecco, but drinkable. Citrus and yeast on the nose. Soft bubbles with citrus and apple in the mouth. Slightly numbing with an ok finish.

Giordano Prosecco 2005

Snoothrank: 2/5

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