Enrico Serafino Barolo and Barbaresco back to 1949: Indestructible Wines
Tasting decades-old fine wines is always a humbling, often memorable experience. Tasting a selection of older vintages of Enrico...
Top 50 Italian Wines of 2022
Picking my top 50 was extremely difficult as I tried so many extraordinary wines, but here they are: 30 reds, 10 whites and 10 sparklers that excelled in 2022 and that showcase the class, stellar quality and unrivaled diversity of Italian wine. Enjoy!
Franciacorta Rising
Franciacorta turns out world class Metodo Classicos that get better every year
Brunello 2018 Classic, Cool Climate Wines
After tasting almost 170 2018 Brunello di Montalcino, here’s everything you need to know about the vintage and the wines.
Metodo Classico, Metodo Ancestrale, Asolo, Lambrusco di Sorbara and more
Just in time for the holidays, here are some of Italy’s top Metodo Classico and a few Metodo Ancestrale too from – Lessini Durello...
Barolo 2019: A Sneak Peek (updated with new reviews)
After the stellar performance of the 2019 Barbarescos, including my first ever 100-point Barbaresco, anticipation is high for the 2019...
Barolo 2018: Finesse, fragrance and freshness (updated with new reviews)
The 2018 Barolos boast elegance, energy and enticing aromatics. Defined by extremely refined, well-integrated tannins and balance,...
Alta Langa: The Classy Sparkler from the Piedmont Hills
Italy makes world-class bottle-fermented sparklers, aka Metodo Classico, and some of the very best come from the hilly slopes of Piedmont...
Alto Adige: Italy’s White Wine Wonderland
Italy’s northernmost wine producing region, Alto Adige makes some of best white wines in the country. Part of the Trentino-Alto Adige...