Italy, Tuscany: Bellwether Brunello di Montalcino (the Classy 2016s and the Flashy 2015 Riservas)

New releases from Tuscany’s superstar appellation, 2016 Brunello di Montalcino and 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, will hit the market in January 2021....

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Italy, Tuscany: Bolgheri

Scorching summer temperatures and bone-dry soils were a common feature of the 2017 growing season across much of Tuscany and Italy....

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Italy, Tuscany: A Spotlight on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

This is a small grouping of wines from the region, with just 28 samples tasted, making it more of a spotlight on the region rather than a full report....

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Italy, Tuscany: Loose Ends from Carmignano, Chianti Rúfina and More

This is a mixed bag of wines from across Tuscany, including historic Carmignano west of Florence and Chianti Rúfina east of the Renaissance capital....

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My 2020 Wine Discoveries: Monica Larner – Italy, a Land of Discovery

No matter how well I think I know my adopted home, Italy always serves up a generous portion of discoveries. This year’s list includes 12 wines from Italy....

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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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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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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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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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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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