winery

Piccolo Goccio

Italy

Philosophy

A curated collection emphasizing freshness over complexity, fermented entirely in stainless steel with no oak influence. Indigenous Italian varieties sourced from cooperative and small producers across distinct regional terroirs, bottled for immediate drinking and everyday food pairing.

Reputation

Piccolo Goccio—meaning 'little sip'—is a curated wine project directed by Oliver McCrum, founder of Oliver McCrum Wines, established in 1994. The collection assembles authentic Italian wines from indigenous grape varieties grown across Italy's historic regions, selected to represent the straightforward, approachable expression found in Italian neighbourhoods cafés.

AllocationPiccolo Goccio is not a traditional single-producer estate but rather a cuvée label (branded collection) directed by Oliver McCrum Wines, a California-based importer established 1994. Each wine in the range is sourced from different cooperative and small producer partners across Italy's regions—no single vineyard holdings. Organic farming noted on some labels; full certification status not publicly disclosed across range. Multiple regions represented (Piedmont, Alto Adige, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Veneto) with wines produced in partnership with existing producers rather than by Piccolo Goccio directly. Project-level data sparse; individual producer identities for most cuvees not publicly named. Founded date reflects McCrum's company inception; project launch date unknown but indicated as established within last decade per blog references.

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