One of Italy’s oldest wine appellations, Vernaccia di San Gimignano stands out for crisp, mineral-driven whites in a region known for full-bodied reds....
Read MoreCarmignano is a small appellation often cited as the birthplace of the so-called super Tuscans that blend Sangiovese with international varieties....
Read MoreThe smallest of Tuscany’s seven Chianti subzones is where lovers of Tuscan reds go to find bright, fresh and accessible Sangiovese-based wines....
Read MoreThis report focuses on the 2020 Barolos, but you will also find Barbaresco and some Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba and Freisa wines....
Read MoreThis report includes some heavy-hitters from Tuscany, with celebrated blended reds and a few excellent whites poised to hit the market soon....
Read MoreThis beautiful shoreline appellation in Tuscany produces some of Italy’s most important wines, made from mostly international grapes....
Read MoreThis is a small report packed with good cheer for the upcoming holiday season. Included are 42 Franciacorta sparkling wines and a few other samples....
Read MoreIt really is extraordinary to see the growth and excitement surrounding wines made under this very active volcano in Italy’s most dynamic wine region....
Read MoreI tasted the bulk of the wines presented here in Montefalco, including Montefalcos Sagrantino and Rosso and white wines made with Trebbiano Spoletino....
Read MorePer raccontare il vino italiano, bisogna prima capire l’Italia del vino. (“To talk about Italian wine, you must first understand the wine of Italy.”) A work in progress, my definition...
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