Montebruno is a winery like no other in the USA . It is the project of Joe Pedicini , deriving the name his grandmother’s maiden name , Angela Montebruno . Joe’s approach to wine has been very much inspired by his grandmother , as she taught him how to make wine while doing it for friends and family , as was common in Italy . She used the old traditional way to make wines , following the practices the her forefathers were using and passing from generation to generation , using minimal technology and additives , relying on the fruit and following the laws of nature . These laws , very often , can also be found in the biodynamic approach , although Joe’s grandma , like many ...