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Italy, Chianti Classico: Discoveries from Castellina in Chianti

This is the first article in a seven-part series that will focus on seven villages of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico, Italy’s premier wine region....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Chianti Classico: Discoveries From Radda In Chianti

This report focuses on Radda in Chianti and is part of a larger seven-piece series on the wines of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico wine region....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Valle d’Aosta: Grapes A-Go-Go

Valle d’Aosta, a semi-autonomous Italian mountain region, is packed with numerous grape varieties that landed there from mysterious origins....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Valtellina: Nebbiolo Pheromones

Located in the Italian region of Lombardy, the mountainous area of Valtellina is known for skiing, air-dried bresaola and delicate Nebbiolo-based wines....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Tuscany: Brunello di Montalcino – A Spotlight on Biondi-Santi

This spotlight focuses on two new releases from Biondi-Santi: the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino and the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Trentino: A Mini Report of New Releases

This is a small report with just 31 wines from five Trentino producers, but it showcases a dozen different indigenous and international grape varieties....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia: The Mediterraneanization of the Italian Northeast

If vintners can keep pace with the climate changes afoot, we can continue to expect great results and wines of unique local character....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Tuscany: Value Wines from Chianti Colli Fiorentini

I tasted 21 samples from Chianti Colli Fiorentini representing 11 producers. What I discovered is a solid group of terrific value wines....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Tuscany: A Spotlight on Sassicaia on its 50th Vintage

The first commercial vintage of Tenuta San Guido’s legendary wine Sassicaia was 1968. The current release (reviewed here) is 2018....

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Monica Larner •

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Italy, Tuscany: The Tuscan Coast

This represents a mixed bag from Coastal Tuscany, including red wines, fresh white blends and a growing number of organic and biodynamic selections....

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Monica Larner •

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