A winelover’s thoughts on coronavirus
Coronavirus is now a pandemic and it’s heavily affecting our lives. Alas the wine world is not immune to the virus. My thoughts on how we can overcome this crisis
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Tre Bicchieri Awards – Hidden gems of the 2020 edition
The 2020 Tre Bicchieri Awards were held in Hackney, London. As a passionate Italian winelover, I couldn’t miss it. Here are my top five producers (and their wines) from this event
#TryJanuary – Terre Bianche Cuvee 161 and Talenti Rosato (part 3)
My last part of the #TryJanuary series focuses on two hidden treasures of Southern Italy: a torbato from Sardinia and an aleatico rosé from Puglia
#TryJanuary – Two wines from obscure varietals: magliocco and rossetto (part 2)
In my second article dedicated to the #TryJanuary initiative, I describe two wines made from magliocco (Magno Megonio by Librandi) and rossetto (Ferentano by Falesco)
#TryJanuary – Exploring new grape varieties or wine regions (part 1)
Willing to discover new grape varieties and unveil off-the-beaten-track wine regions? Give #TryJanuary a go! My contribution to the initiative envisions a white and a red wine, both from Italy. A falanghina from Campania and a humagne rouge from Aosta Valley
10 things I learned wine blogging
My first year of blogging about wine was full of interesting novelties with big and small discoveries. Here’s what the wine world looks like from the perspective of a blogger newbie. My personal list of the 10 things I learned about wine blogging in 2019
Wine of the Month – November: Produttori del Barbaresco Asili
Sour cherry meets aromatic dried herbs and umami undertones in this outstanding Barbaresco Riserva. Produttori del Barbaresco Asili is a complex and fascinating wine. After 15 years, the wine is at its peak
Chianti Gran Selezione – Is the most famous Tuscan wine getting more confusing?
The Chianti Consortium has approved a set of changes to the Chianti DOCG. They have introduced a new Chianti Gran Selezione denomination. The news sparked animosity and indignation among wine professionals