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2024 Vulture: Defying the Paradigm
featured, Italy: Center & South
, May 2026
Vulture is a unique pocket of Italian terroir, a place where ancient caves and century-old vines sit in the shadow of a looming volcano. Far from the hit-and-miss industrial reds of the past, this near-forgotten region is currently undergoing one of the most exciting quality shifts in southern Italy.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Credit Where Credit is Due
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, May 2026
Montepulciano is at a crossroads. The region has consistently raised the bar by improving standards, mapping its diverse terrain and distinguishing historical subzones. However, the vagaries of recent growing seasons have pushed winemakers, while a lingering identity crisis over naming conventions threatens to create uncertainties in the marketplace.
Tuscany’s Quintessential Underdogs
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Apr 2026
Step outside Tuscany’s famous DOCGs, and you’ll find that much of the region’s potential lies in its lesser-known appellations. My latest tastings revealed a quality revolution among smaller producers who are crafting wines of grace, structural depth and aging potential that rival Tuscany’s elite.
In the Sweet Spot: Paso Robles 2023s and 2024s
featured, United States: California
, Apr 2026
Paso Robles is enjoying a stylistic revolution while remaining true to its core principles of power and grace, moving away from heavy-handed extraction and toward fresher, livelier wines. From the Goldilocks perfection of the 2023s to the promising 2024s, this report dives into the estates and varieties that are redefining one of California’s most exciting frontiers.
Two Sides of the Same Coin: 2023 and 2024 Rosso di Montalcino
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Mar 2026
Montalcino’s 2023 and 2024 vintages are a study in extremes. Two thousand twenty-three brought severe yield reductions but wines of serious finesse. The elegant, energetic 2024s coincided with the first major expansion of Rosso di Montalcino production in decades. Together, the two vintages demonstrate that rigorous selection and progressive cellar management are the only paths to success in challenging growing seasons.
The Landmark Vintage: 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Retrospective
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Feb 2026
From one of the most heralded vintages in three decades, the 2006 Brunellos have now turned 20 years old. Do they live up to the initial lofty expectations?
Salt of the Earth: Voliero Brunello di Montalcino 2006-2021
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Feb 2026
A true wine of place, crafted by a man who applied a lifetime of acquired knowledge to conceptualize its creation, the Voliero Brunello di Montalcino reflects the potential of Montalcino's Southern territory. This 15-vintage retrospective explores the story behind the wine and Andrea Cortoneise, who created it.
Let The Italian Sparkling Wine Flow
Italy, featured
, Dec 2025
Sparkling wine remains the undisputed champion of holiday gifting and celebration. In Italy, producers continue to deliver an extraordinary mix of quality, diversity and value in a category that continues to grow. There has never been a better moment to explore all Italy has to offer in the realm of sparkling wine.
Come Hell or High Water: Trentino-Alto Adige’s 2023 and 2024 Vintages
featured, Italy: North
, Dec 2025
Trentino-Alto Adige is in the midst of a modern renaissance. As dramatic climatic events reshape the landscape, the region’s winemakers are meeting the moment with resilience, delivering wines of striking quality, precision and poise.
The Exquisite 2021 Brunellos
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Nov 2025
Following the difficult 2020 vintage, readers have much to look forward to with the exceptional 2021 Brunellos. The wines are vibrantly fruit-forward, with highly expressive bouquets and crisp, crunchy textures. But the question remains: Do the 2020 Riservas stand up to the 2020 Brunellos?