Intrepid winemakers are the real protagonists of the Etna wine scene. In the second part of my Etna series, I pick four vintners whom I know and value: Benanti, I Vigneri, Frank Cornelissen and Tenuta di Fessina. Four pioneers of a land full of wonders. Here are their philosophies and marvellous wines
One of the world’s most active volcanoes is also a fascinating wine region. Etna wines are among the finest in Italy. Long history, unique terroir and resourceful winemakers are the ingredients of Etna’s success. Do you want to know more? I explore the vinous wonders of Mount Etna in a two-part series.
Unveiling the secrets of Sherry winemaking: the ageing process, the Solera system and the styles you can find on the market (spoiler: the majority are dry!)
Jerez and Sherry are synonyms of a tragically underappreciated wine. This is my first article of a mini-series dedicated to Sherry. Together we explore its glorious history, geography, climate and local grapes
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
To celebrate the end of my Chianti series, seven prime Chianti wines. Makes sense of this wine regions with examples of different appellations and quality levels
The secrets of the Chianti region unveiled. Its geography, grape varieties (spoiler alert: sangiovese is the king!) and appellations. Decoding Chianti’s quality pyramid
The first article of a series dedicated to Chianti, the famous wine region of Tuscany. A journey into the history of Chianti. Illustrated by a timeline infographic!
