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Paso Robles 2022 and 2023: Polar Opposites
United States: California, featured
Jun 2025
,Paso Robles is carving out its place as a premier wine region, proving its adaptability in the face of recent vintages. While the 2022 growing season presented unique challenges that are reflected in the wines, the exceptionally promising 2023s highlight Paso’s flexibility and diversity.
An Eruption of Fine Wine on Mount Etna
Italy: Center & South, featured
May 2025
,Mount Etna has arrived. Long anticipated to join the ranks of Piedmont, Montalcino and Burgundy, Etna has established itself as a world-class viticultural zone. The region’s intricate array of contrade, distinctive vineyards and diverse terroirs yields site-transparent wines of incredible complexity. Mount Etna and its winemakers are poised to finally receive the attention they deserve.
Emilia-Romagna: Chomping at the Bit
Italy: Center & South, featured
May 2025
,Emilia-Romagna is transforming before our eyes. Winemakers are redefining the boundaries of Sangiovese, offering surprising depth and a newfound purity, while categories like Lambrusco have started down a more artisanal path. The only thing holding the region back is Mother Nature.
Abruzzo Weathers the Storm: Surviving the 2023 and 2024 Vintages
Italy: Center & South, featured
May 2025
,Being a winemaker in Abruzzo these days is a challenge. While the area undergoes massive changes to reform its DOC, reorganize its subregions, keep bottling of Montepulciano within the region and work out a system to add place names to its labels, Abruzzo has also endured two of the most difficult vintages imaginable. Somehow, the best winemakers persevere and continue to keep spirits high.
The Brutal Beauty of Sardinia: The 2022 and 2023 Vintages
Sardinia, featured, Italy
Apr 2025
,Sardinia continues to thrive despite a climate that is searingly hot and incredibly dry. Navigating the region isn’t easy, as the island can seem like a continent due to its size, but the effort is certainly rewarding. Between its compelling native varieties, diverse terroir and high concentration of skilled winemakers, Sardinia is positioned for greatness.
Southern Italy: Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria & Molise
Italy: Center & South, featured
Mar 2025
,The wines of southern Italy present many challenges for the discerning consumer. While the potential for excellence exists, winemakers often focus on making forward, easy-drinking wines. A number of cultural factors may contribute to this trend, including wineries prioritizing local sales and a general reluctance to embrace innovation. Nonetheless, many exceptional estates are widely deserving of considerable attention.
Unearthing Tuscan Gems: Carmignano, Montecucco and Beyond
Italy: Tuscany, featured
Mar 2025
,Tuscany offers a wealth of exceptional wines, from Sangiovese to international varieties, that thrive throughout its lesser-known locations. This report highlights nearly 200 wines, many from emerging terroirs, aiming to uncover hidden gems and showcase the full breadth of Tuscany's winemaking potential.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: An Unstoppable Force
Italy: Tuscany, featured
Feb 2025
,The wines of Montepulciano have never been better. This article arrives just in time for the debut of the region’s new Pieve classification. While the region has its headwinds, the sky seems to be the limit for Montepulciano these days.
A Vintage of Transcendence: 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Retrospective
Italy: Tuscany, featured, Verticals & Retrospectives
Jan 2025
,The 2004 vintage in Montalcino will always be remembered for its balance, embodying the pursuit of purity that emerged before the full force of climate change set in. Now, two decades later, how have the wines aged?
‘Tis The Season for Sparkling Wine
featured, Italy
Dec 2024
,The holiday season is prime time for sparkling wine consumption and gifting. While consumers have many choices, Italian sparkling wines offer tremendous diversity and value. Think outside of the box and reap the rewards.