Italy
CategoryInside the Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants Awards Lunch
Winners of the 2020 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants awards were announced at an October 29 lunch in Rome. Two of the winning chefs p..
2014 Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino established their winery near Florence in 1877. Soon the wines were winning awards and Ruffino became ..
Salice Salentino DOC – What You Should Know
The fine wine regions of southern Italy deserve more attention. They produce a wide range of delicious wines—white, red, and rosé. Premier..
Garofoli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Reviews
Today I have reviews of two Garofoli Verdicchio wines from one of the best DOCs for that variety. Verdicchio is arguably Italy’s most-resp..
Two Tasty, Affordable Whites including Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc
I remember when you could get the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from that country’s iconic producers for less than $20 at retail. And very g..
Sparkling Sips: Brut Rosé, Prosecco and Asti from Martini & Rossi
The north of Italy is home to that country’s most famous sparkling wines, including Prosecco (Veneto), Franciacorta (Lombardy) and Asti (P..
Luce della Vite New Releases and New Property
On April 27, I attended a lunch with new Luce technical director, Stefano Ruini and tasted through a number of past and current releases. ..
Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili and Barolo reviews
Harvest at the Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Asili Barbaresco vineyard.
Azienda Agricola Falletto di Bruno Giacosa wines are made from est..
2013 Michele Chiarlo La Court Nizza Barbera d’Asti Reviewed
Michele Chiarlo’s La Court vineyard lies atop a gently rolling ridge.
This Michele Chiarlo La Court Nizza Barbera d’Asti comes from th..
Three Delicious Coppo Barbera d’Asti
Agliano Terme is the source of Coppo Pomorosso.
Coppo Barbera d’Asti represents the exciting, modern style of one of Piemonte’s tradit..