Riondo Amarone della Valpolicella 2017 Review
Many of the great Italian wine companies pride themselves on doing it all themselves.
You’ll often see this with the many companies run by small families. F...
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Ca’ dei Frati Lugana I Frati 2020 Review
“The jewel in the crown”.
You have to think pretty highly of one of your wines to grant it that grand moniker. But that’s exactly what Ca' dei Frati thinks ...
Guarini Negroamaro Primitivo Amatè 2020 Review
For many, there’s something special about the organic and biodynamic wine movements.
They represent a shift towards representing Italian wines in their pure...
The Muscat of Alexandria – Eight Facts About Zibibbo Wine
Most grapes are only good for one job.
In other words, some grapes are ideal for eating. Some work best when dried into raisins. And many grapes are ideal f...
The Best Wines for New Year’s Eve
Though it has been a more subdued event for the past couple of years, for obvious reasons, New Year’s Eve has always offered us opportunities to spend time wit...
Brancaia N°2: pure Maremma Cabernet Sauvignon
“Our Cabernet Sauvignon from Maremma? Bold, powerful and elegant at the same time”, says Barbara Widmer. ...
Barolo Cannubi and Barolo Sarmassa: when differences make the difference
The Winery Marchesi di Barolo are based in Barolo in the heart of the Langhe region, whose hills have been recognised as Unesco World Heritage Site....
Warning – Prosek is Not Prosecco!
In an industry that is so heavily reliant on tradition, it is perhaps unsurprising that dramas often crop up in the world of wine. We have seen this many times...
Rocca Sveva Bardolino Chiaretto Classico 2020 Review
It always seems as though there’s a subtle little war brewing between those who prefer Italian red wines and those who prefer Italian white wines.
The lover...
La Montecchia Fior d’Arancio Spumante
Tradition.
If there is one word that is indicative of everything that the Italian wine industry stands for, it is tradition. After all, we see aspects of tr...