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DiCapo Chianti – The Return of the Fiasco 

Growing up at the Italian Gardens restaurant, the wicker fiasco sat prominently on every table. It wasn’t decoration—it was part of the experience. The moment a bottle hit the table, it meant something. It meant you were about to share a meal, a conversation, a piece of Italian tradition.

Back then, every red-checkered tablecloth restaurant across America did the same. The wicker-covered Chianti bottle became an icon—instantly recognizable, unmistakably Italian, and deeply tied to the culture of dining out.

But over time, something changed.

As California wines rose in popularity, the quality inside many fiasco bottles declined. What was once a symbol of authenticity became associated with lower-quality wine. Slowly, the fiasco disappeared from the table altogether—and with it, a piece of the experience that made Italian dining feel special.

We never forgot what it represented.

We believed the fiasco didn’t fail—the wine inside it did. And if it were ever going to return, it had to come back the right way: with true quality, true heritage, and a commitment to excellence.

So we went to Italy.

We traveled across the Chianti region searching for the right partner—an established family winery with deep roots, generations of experience, and a shared belief in what Chianti is supposed to be. We weren’t looking for just any producer. We were looking for a family we could grow with—one that understood both tradition and the opportunity to reintroduce it to a new generation.

We found them.

Together, through careful selection and blending, we created a Chianti that lives up to the name on the bottle. Balanced, authentic, and unmistakably Tuscan—crafted to be enjoyed the way Chianti was always meant to be: at the table, shared among friends, paired with food, and part of the moment.

The result is DiCapo.

In Italian, “DiCapo” means “the top” or “the best.” It’s a statement of intent. Not just to bring the fiasco back—but to elevate it. To restore its reputation. To make the bottle on the table once again represent something exceptional.

Today, more than ever, people are looking for authenticity. They want stories. They want tradition. They want something that feels real.

The wicker fiasco delivers that instantly.

It sparks conversation. It stands out. It brings warmth and character back to the table in a way no standard bottle ever could.

But most importantly—it now delivers on what’s inside.

DiCapo Chianti is not a throwback. It’s a revival done right.

DiCapo Chianti in the Wicker Fiasco. Tradition returns to the table.