Roberto Actis is a young man with Italian-Argentinean origin.  He is passionate about wine and studied International Business and holds a “Masters in Wine Business” degree– specializing in Italian wine - through the University of Florence, in Italy.  Roberto is a wine writer for numerous websites in Latin America and is currently working with Famiglia Bisol as a direct collaborator.  For more information about his wine picks exclusively for Taste of the Seacoast - contact him directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Here are Roberto's Picks-

JEIO ROSE
This wine just won a Gold Medal in France due to its excellent quality and price. Made from Pinot Nero, Merlot and Glera (Prosecco) in the mouth it presents opposite yet pleasant sensations. It is fresh as a Prosecco and at the same time full bodied and elegant as a champagne. The aromas are soft, and the bubbles are infinite. An ideal for those who like to pair sparkling wines with all types of foods.

BISOL CREDE PROSECCO DOCG
A wine that’s full of life - maybe it’s due to the local grape Verdiso of Veneto, Italy,  or maybe due to the wonderful location of the vineyards.  A Prosecco that distinguishes from others by toasting an extreme freshness, thanks to a perfect acidity which allows to taste all the exotic fruit that can be softly perceived with high persistance. Its perlage is a masterpiece. Pairing this wine with fish is the best choice..

BEL STAR
If you want to experience all the fruit and aromatic force of Prosecco this is your wine!  Made from 100% Glera, it is perfect on its own and very easy to drink. Intense in the mouth, with remarkable aromas of apple and pineapple. An ideal drink - for the Bel Star Bellini Cocktail.

PODIUM
Made from 100% Verdiccchio - the Queen of grapes from the La Marche región of Italy, this wine has a high complexity and presence. There are persistent hints of honey, leaving a fruity finish. It is a very structured wine with great suppleness. The winemaker Beatrice Garofoli is one of the youngest oenologists in Italy. The best pairing are spicy pastries.

ALICANTE MANTELLASI
The famous Garnacha grape identified generally with Spain can now be found in romantic Tuscany, Italy. Despite its delicate color, it expresses itself in Tuscany with great power, with aromas of black fruits which quickly give a full mouth sensation. This is a unique wine in Tuscany for its varietal. Its longevity can reach up to 20 years. A special wine for pairing with grilled meats.

PIGHIN PINOT GRIGIO
Despite of being fresh and easy to drink, this Friulian wine brings complex flavors, remarkably ripe banana and final with toasted coffee aromas. The retrotaste is intense and persistent. It displays a great personality as well as balance. The aromas are clean and direct, with flowers and white fruits. Risottos are great pairings for this delicate yet powerful white wine.

CARPINETTO VERNACCIA
Penetrant with its mineral flavors, it is a dry wine with great freshness, displaying retrotaste of dry fruit, round in the mouth. Its multitude of spring aromas is harmonic and delicate. Ideal for pairing with fried dishes with subtle taste.

SAN GIOVESE UMBERTO CESARI
The wine that showcases the best “Romagnola” Italian culture found in heavy foods and salumi. This young red has a blend of cabernet sauvignon which makes it round with dark purple color. It has black fruit flavors, especially plums. Its final is tannic and dry. Ideal for pairing with red meat and salumi.

BARBERA D’ASTI LA COURT
An abundance of ripe fruit flavors.  This wine is complex and round with aromas of finally aged wood.  It is elegant and displays good acidity. The color is brick red, getting stronger with ageing. Drink young to pair with all kinds of cheeses.

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