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Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
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VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further
When company comes and you want to share just the right wine, a wine of quality and, of course, an Italian wine. Look no further than to Vulkà Etna Rosso. A rich and delicious red wine that won’t break the budget. The wine was paired with a Broccolini Caesar which can be served warm or ... Read more The post VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further first appeared on My VanCity .
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Discovering Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Great White Wine Destination
The Denomination Gavi DOCG sits in the southeastern corner of Piedmont, where the hills begin their long climb toward the Ligurian Apennines. Less than an hour from Milan, Genoa, and Turin, the territory occupies a geographic position that has shaped both its history and its wine for over a thousand years. The denomination covers eleven […] The post Discovering Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Great White Wine Destination appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Going Beyond Sangiovese for Cristaldi & Co.
My latest article for Cristaldi & Co. is now available, in which I delve into selections from Tuscan producer Vignamaggio. These guys are making some fascinating reds (priced to match), most of the best of which are not being made with Sangiovese (Cab Franc geeks, bring your wallets!). The article is free to peruse, but […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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The Wine Scandal That Almost Killed Italian Wine — And Why It Made It Better
I have been living in Italy for years now. I drink Italian wine regularly, I write about it obsessively, and I genuinely believe it is some of the finest wine on earth. And I had absolutely no idea this happened until I started digging. In the spring of 1986, Italy... The post The Wine Scandal That Almost Killed Italian Wine — And Why It Made It Better appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual
There are wines you drink. And then there is Barolo — the kind of wine that doesn’t accept being ignored. You don’t open it on a random Tuesday. You don’t multitask with it. If you treat it like background wine, it responds accordingly: it shuts down and makes you work... The post The Complete Guide to Barolo — Italy’s Wine That Doesn’t Do Casual appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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The Not-So-Full Monte (Catching Up With Montefili’s Chianti Classico Riserva)
Hard to believe that it’s been nearly two years since I last caught up with the wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili, the Greve in Chianti producer who has winemaker Serena Gusmeri leading the cellar. During our most recent catch-up, I got to sample their (spoiler alert!) stellar 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva, while also sampling […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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Celebrate International Rosé Day with Calafuria
A new vintage, a new label, a new story. Embark on a dreamy journey with “Lady Puglia” SALENTO NEGROAMARO ROSATO – TORMARESCA CALAFURIA Tormaresca Calafuria Rosé Lady Puglia Designed by Valeria Petrone, the new international label evokes the Italian Summer and the essence of Apulian territories. Beneath it, the crisp and refreshing Calafuria rosé expresses ... Read more The post Celebrate International Rosé Day with Calafuria first appeared on My VanCity .
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Bridging Two Wine Worlds: How the Strait of Messina Could Redefine Wine Tourism in Southern Italy
Italy’s landmark infrastructure project has the potential to reshape not only transportation, but also the future of experiential travel, regional development, and wine tourism across Sicily and Calabria. For centuries, the Strait of Messina has represented both a gateway and a barrier between mainland Italy and Sicily. Now, after decades of political debate, engineering revisions, […] The post Bridging Two Wine Worlds: How the Strait of Messina Could Redefine Wine Tourism in Southern Italy appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Campania Stories 2026: Unveiling the Authentic Wines of Campania
The 2026 edition of Campania Stories ran from 23 to 27 April in Caserta, presenting new vintages from the region’s main appellations to the national and international press. The program opened on 23 April with a guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta and an inaugural conference in the Sala Romanelli, followed by two […] The post Campania Stories 2026: Unveiling the Authentic Wines of Campania appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Beyond Thirty: The Ca’ Marcanda anniversary experience
The Gaja family’s Bolgheri estate has become one of the defining addresses in Italian wine, says Anthony Rose after an impressive vertical tasting. The post Beyond Thirty: The Ca’ Marcanda anniversary experience appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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Stop Calling Prosecco “Italian Champagne” — Here’s What It Actually Is
Prosecco vs Champagne vs Spumante I have a small bone to pick, and it’s been sitting in my glass... The post Stop Calling Prosecco “Italian Champagne” — Here’s What It Actually Is appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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The Trouble with Gewürztraminer
The trouble with Tribles, as Star Trek fans all know, is that everyone falls in love with them at first sight. The trouble with Gewürztraminer is very different! >>><< Sue and I were fortunate to attend a big dinner at Cantina Tramin‘s strikingly beautiful winery a few years ago. Although I can’t really remember what […]
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🍷 The Best Wine Pairing in Italy Isn’t Food
This might be the most controversial thing I write on this blog. Not because Italians don’t love food. They... The post 🍷 The Best Wine Pairing in Italy Isn’t Food appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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Sicilia en Primeur 2026: Wine, Culture, and the Rise of a Tourism Destination
Palermo hosted the 22nd edition of Sicilia en Primeur from May 11 to 15, bringing together more than 100 international journalists, 12 wine tour operators, and 56 member wineries for five days of tastings, wine tours and talks. Assovini Sicilia, the island’s association of quality wine producers, has run the event since 2004. The 2026 […] The post Sicilia en Primeur 2026: Wine, Culture, and the Rise of a Tourism Destination appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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2023 Ornellaia: Vital signs
The Super Tuscan estate's latest vintage points to an exciting future with the talented technical director Marco Balsimelli at the winemaking helm. The post 2023 Ornellaia: Vital signs appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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🍷 Why a €10 Bottle in Italy Can Feel Like a €50 Bottle Elsewhere
The first time it happens, you assume it’s a mistake. You’re sitting at a restaurant somewhere in Italy. Maybe... The post 🍷 Why a €10 Bottle in Italy Can Feel Like a €50 Bottle Elsewhere appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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🍷 The Italian Wine Rule That Confuses Almost Every Tourist
I once watched a tourist stare at a glass of wine in Italy as if he’d just been personally... The post 🍷 The Italian Wine Rule That Confuses Almost Every Tourist appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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Antinori 2021 Guado al Tasso Il Matarocchio: Truly beautiful
The latest vintage of Antinori’s single-vineyard Bolgheri red is one of the world’s greatest expressions of Cabernet Franc. The post Antinori 2021 Guado al Tasso Il Matarocchio: Truly beautiful appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
by Susan Hulme MW3 viewshomepage-featured-articlesnews-featuresitalian-wine - news
A Montefalco 2026: Three Days in the Heart of Umbrian Wine
The fourth edition of A Montefalco ran from April 26 to 28, bringing national and international press and trade professionals to the medieval hilltop town for three days of tastings, masterclasses, and winery visits. Thirty-one wineries participated, presenting the full range of Montefalco and Spoleto denominations alongside the newly released 2022 vintage of Montefalco Sagrantino […] The post A Montefalco 2026: Three Days in the Heart of Umbrian Wine appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Kirkland Wines: A Decade in Texas and Beyond
This summer will mark the ten year anniversary of my move to Texas, which is hard to believe on many levels. First, until moving to the Lone Star State, for the entirety of my adult life, I had never lived … Continue reading →
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The Random Samples—5/22/2026
It is time for another edition of “Random Samples”–I occasionally get samples from marketing agencies and/or producers. These can often be grouped together into some sort of overarching theme: Muret-Gaston is French for Old Friends (not really, but it should … Continue reading →
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Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Talk (Commonwealth Club)
What If the Real Measure of Italian Wine Was Soul, Not Scores? “In a world measured by scores, what if the real measure was soul?” That was the soul-searching question that set the tone for an incredible evening at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs in […] The post Italianity: The Culture of Italian Wine Talk (Commonwealth Club) appeared first on Wine Oh! TV .
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Three Things We Learned about Sicilian Wine
Sue and I recently returned from a trip to Sicily. We had a great time and learned a lot about the region and its history, the people and their culture, and, of course, the wines. Here are a couple of things we want to share with you about our experience. Sicily vs Italy Sicily is […]
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