Italian Wine & Events by Paul Robinson
Welcome to Bottivino, an Italian wine retail and events business curated by Paul Robinson. The Online Shop is a tightly curated selection of Italian wine and features Passaporto, a wine club visiting different regions every month. We specialize in creating memorable Wine Events for the business community and private homes.
As a lifelong sommelier and educator, I believe great wine tells the story of place. Check out my Class Program of immersive wine tastings, devoted to revealing a sense of place in the glass.
We love to the opportunity to explore your palate. Feel free to schedule a brief chat.
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Where does the name come from?
Bottivino roughly translates to “wine cask”. The name is in reference to large vessels coopered with wood from the forests of France or Eastern Europe. ‘Botti’ are used by some of the world’s great winemakers to shape and elevate the expression of their wines. I spent time visiting cooperages in Italy, charting the process from forest to barrel. I am drawn to wines aged in these great vessels.
