In the throes of summer, we change our daily living. Things aren’t so formal, as we relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of everyday life. This carries over into the type of wines we drink as well, as we generally dispense with the “serious” full-bodied whites and reds, and turn instead to lighter offerings that … Continue reading Alto Adige for Summer – It’s all about the “S’s”
While Chianti Classico may be such an agreeable and appealing wine to millions of consumers around the world, its complex history belies the apparent charm of this product. In their latest book Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany’s Noblest Wine, Bill Nesto and Frances di Savino tell the remarkable story of how this wine came … Continue reading Chianti Classico Thoroughly Examined
Donnachiara Taurasi Riserva 2012 – wonderful! (Photo ©Tom Hyland) It’s always a pleasure to taste Campanian wines, as I believe this is one of the three or four best wine regions in Italy, and it may just be the most underrated. Maybe it has something to do with this being the south of Italy, which is … Continue reading New from Campania
Alto Adige – also known as Südtirol – is one of the loveliest wine regions in the world. Vineyards dominate the land, as seemingly every inch of this territory is planted to vines. Cool climate varieties such as Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon (Blanc), Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) excel here, and the wines have … Continue reading Treasures from J. Hofstatter
2012 was a wonderful vintage in Piemonte that may be overlooked with the upcoming releases of the Barolos from 2013. Yes, 2013 was a year in which producers throughout the region crafted wines of stunning depth and remarkable complexity with expressive aromatics; in many instances, these are wines that will drink well for 20-40 years. … Continue reading Piemonte Reds – Two Remarkable Releases from 2012
To celebrate the one year anniversary of the publication of my book The Wines and Foods of Piemonte, I am offering a 10% discount for the remainder of July. Before I give you the details, a few notes about the book. It is divided into two main sections; the first, my overview of the … Continue reading The Wines and Foods of Piemonte
Vineyards at Guado al Melo, Castagneto Carducci (All photos from the Guado al Melo website) The Bolgheri district, located along the western coast of Tuscany in the province of Livorno, has become, in the short time frame of 35-40 years, one of the most celebrated of all wine territories in Italy. There’s more than … Continue reading Guado al Melo – Expressive Wines from Bolgheri
