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Look inside one of the most intimate winegrowing regions in the world, Napa Valley, as we follow the journey of new beginnings and mastering a craft.

“What does it take to make it in Napa Valley?” We follow the development of the brand new Italics Winery, seen through the eyes of elite Napa Valley winemakers and pacesetters that share a passion for their craft in this small but highly revered wine region. Like a vine extending itself far under ground seeking nourishment, the story-telling digs deep to analyze what kind of person decides to jump into this highly competitive and by now well-established arena… and — once started on the venture — what it takes to succeed at building a brand, staking a claim, and realizing a lifelong dream.

  • Nicholas Kovacic
    Director
    Brewmore Baltimore
  • Nicholas Kovacic
    Writer
    Brewmore Baltimore
  • Matthew Riggieri
    Producer
    Brewmore Baltimore
  • Nate Pesce
    Producer
    Brewmore Baltimore
  • Steve Reynolds
    Producer
  • Andy Wilcox
    Producer
  • Ken Martin
    Producer
  • Mike Martin
    Producer
  • Steve Reynolds
    Key Cast
  • Julien Fayard
    Key Cast
  • Anthony Bell
    Key Cast
  • Heidi Barrett
    Key Cast
  • Mike Martin
    Key Cast
  • Aaron Pott
    Key Cast
  • Philippe Melka
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Culinary, Food
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 22 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Napa Valley Film Festival
Distribution Information
  • Nicholas Kovacic
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Nicholas Kovacic

Nick is an award-winning filmmaker (2014 NYC Food Filmmaker of the Year) (2016 EMMY (Brewmore Baltimore) Documentary) and accomplished entrepreneur. He co-founded Digital Cave Media, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Digital Cave is recognized as a leading provider in digital cinema services in the mid-Atlantic United States.

Filmmaking has always been about collaboration and education. Nick has been fortunate to collaborate with many creative people, beginning as a camera assistant on television, commercials, and features, then moving into editing commercials, branded content, and feature narrative and documentary.

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Director Statement

My inspiration for the film started with history and legacy. Napa Valley, California is this place where history and legacy are really starting now to intertwine creating some lasting effects on global wine. The film is also inspired by American perseverance even though Napa is very culturally diverse there is wild west feel to wine and that's something you can only find here in the US. To have the opportunity to tell a little bit of that Napa story from a contemporary perspective; is very special to me.

Decanted is a contemporary history; in the moment of this place and time. The film shows the enduring effects Prohibition has caused the American wine industry. Napa Valley has been lucky and blessed with amazing pioneers to really bring back the art of wine and winegrowing post prohibition, and now Napa is multi-generations into producing amazing wine. Sadly, most of the alcohol industries in the United States post prohibition were culturally homogenized and commoditized for the mass market so communities lost that history and legacy. Now there's a cultural shift leading to a greater appreciation to beer, wine, and spirits. I think that shift is driving innovation and ingenuity in the United States. End of the day its about the passion behind the vintage and believing in it for the future.