Author: tom hyland

I am a freelance wine writer and photographer specializing in the wines of Italy. I live in Chicago and recently completed my 65th trip to Italy. I have visited virutally every region in the country and am constantly amazed at the wonderful variety of wines produced from indigenous grapes (I am never amazed at the quality of the wines!). I have been in the wine business for 35 years, have been writing for 17 years and have been a professional photographer for the past eight years. I currently contrubute to publications such as Decanter and wine-searcher.com. I am a freelance photographer for Cephas Picture Library in England and have had my photos published in the publications above plus several more.
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Massolino Barolo – 2013

Franco Massolino (Photo ©Tom Hyland) I’ve been a fan of the various Barolos from the renowned Serralunga d’Alba producer Massolino for almost twenty years now. Traditionally made, these wines represent their origins beautifully and have what the Piemontese call anima – soul. A few words about Massolino. Established in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, the winery is now … Continue reading Massolino Barolo – 2013

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Still More 2012 Barolos – and a few older releases – Elvio Cogno and Poderi Oddero

Valter Fissore, winemaker, Elvio Cogno (Photo ©Tom Hyland) In my previous post, I included an update on the most recent examples of 2012 Barolo I had tasted last fall in Piemonte. This is an excellent vintage, one where the wines offer great typicity. Here are notes on a few more wines: _____ At Elvio Cogno in Novello, Valter … Continue reading Still More 2012 Barolos – and a few older releases – Elvio Cogno and Poderi Oddero

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Tre Bicchieri Returns

The Tre Bicchieri tastings return next week in the United States! These trade-only tastings are presented by Gambero Rosso, the Italian wine bible, with their top-rated wines of the year (Tre bicchieri – “three glasses”) being tasted at events in Chicago, New York City and San Francisco. The first tasting will be held in Chicago on Tuesday, February 7; … Continue reading Tre Bicchieri Returns