Tag: Italy

The Wines of the Flaming Fields

Without a doubt, there’s something special about volcanic wines. The fruit that grows on vines plunged into the remains of

Prosecco At its Finest: Highlights From My Recent Trip

In early May, at the invitation of the Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG I returned to the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene

The Best of Italian Wine: Tasting the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri

As a wine writer and critic, I am frequently asked to name my favorite wine. It’s an annoying question, like

Roberta Bricolo

I’ll Drink to That: All About Lake Garda

Episode 484 of I’ll Drink to That! features a deep dive into Italy’s Lake Garda, and the wines produced along

Lorenzo Accomasso

I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Lorenzo Accomasso

Episode 482 of I’ll Drink to That! features legendary Barolo producer Lorenzo Accomasso, along with a deep lesson in the history of

box of wine bottles

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 11/22/20

Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of

open case of wine

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/21/20

Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of

I’ll Drink to That: Enrico Pozzesi Remembers His Friend Giulio Gambelli

Episode 444 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Enrico Pozzesi. Enrico Pozzesi. Pozzesi is the owner

I’ll Drink to That: Lodovico Antinori

Episode 434 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Lodovico Antinori, a partner in Tenuta di

I’ll Drink to That: Friulian Producer Giampaolo Venica

Episode 426 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Giampaolo Venica, who works with his family

I’ll Drink to That: Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa

Episode 423 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Elena Pantaleoni, the proprietor of the La

I’ll Drink to That: Wine Writer Michael Garner

Episode 420 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Michael Garner, the co-author of the book

I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Beppe Colla of Prunotto winery

Episode 419 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Beppe Colla, the longtime winemaker for the

I’ll Drink to That: Mapmaker Alessandro Masnaghetti

Episode 417 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Alessandro Masnaghetti, the editor of Enogea and

I’ll Drink to That: Aldo Vaira of G.D. Vajra

Episode 398 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Aldo Vaira of the G.D. Vajra winery

I’ll Drink to That: Corrado Dottori of La Distesa

Episode 389 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Corrado Dottori of the La Distesa winery in

I’ll Drink to That: Martina Barosio of Scarpa

Episode 387 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Martina Barosio. Martina and her family own the

I’ll Drink To That: Cristiano Garella of Colombera & Garella Winery

Episode 381 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Cristiano Garella, a partner in the Alto Piemonte’s

I’ll Drink to That: Giacomo Conterno of Poderi Aldo Conterno

Episode 380 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Giacomo Conterno, who works with his family at