#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
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#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
How the Italian song “Volare” was inspired by wine (and Chagall)
A hot summer day in Rome. A missed appointment. A Chagall painting. And a wine. These are the ingredients of the genesis of the most popular and iconic Italian song: Volare by Domenico Modugno. Here’s (more or less) how it went
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
Wine of the Month – October: Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore by Antinori
Antinori’s Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore is a Super Tuscan masterpiece. A soulful portrait of this great red, its origin and the people behind the label. Including tasting notes of the 2015 vintage
The Chianti Series – Part 3: Seven Chianti wines to try
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
Five rosé from Puglia that you should try
The Southern Italian region of Puglia hosts some of the best Italian rosati. Here’s a selection of 5 rosé from Puglia that I tried (and loved) this summer