You wouldn’t think the noble Nebbiolo vineyards of Monforte d’Alba, right in the heart of the Barolo growing zone, would also be known for producing something as prosaic as Chardonnay…..but they are! The limestone and clay marls here...

Fattoria Coroncino is one of the legendary artisanal producers of Verdicchio. The winery was founded by Lucio and Fiorella Canestrari in 1981. The winery is located in Staffolo, in the heart of theCastelli dei Jesi zone. Organic since the beginning, and...

We complete our ‘Giro di Vino Bianco di Italia’ with a stop in Isonzo, on Italy’s border with Slovenia.  A completely different animal than Elena Walch’s PG above, Ferlat’s undergoes an extended period of skin contact-...

A Light and Lively Red from Piedmont Discover the distinctive character of the 2022 Francesco Rinaldi Grignolino, a light and lively red wine that beautifully captures the essence of Piedmont’s unique terroir. Produced by the...

OK.  This wine, quite honestly, is the kind of value that could drive us out of business.  What I mean is that we would need to sell an awful lot of $12 Barbera to pay our rent here in Dublin.  But a deal is a deal and when one this good...

On the short list of the top Arneis made, this, the winery’s signature cuvee, is assembled from two separate vineyards in Roero- one in Vezza adjacent to the iconic Valmaggiore and the other, Renesio Incisa, in Canale.  This latter hill has...

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Spring  has officially sprung!  Those looking for the perfect seasonal quaffer need look no further than Stefano Massone’s absolutely delicious Gavi!  All at once serious and a ton of fun to drink, Massone’s organically-farmed,...

Sure, Uccelliera’s popular Rosso di Montalcino is one of the top examples of Tuscan Sangiovese every vintage- it is even always notably successful in what are considered less-successful vintages- but in a powerful,...

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: Emilia-Romagna

Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Campania Wine Varietal: Fiano

Damilano is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo. The family business dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating and producing wine from the grapes from his own vineyards. Giuseppe  improved the general quality of the vinification...

Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Campania Wine Varietal: Blend A Jewel of the Amalfi Coast Discover the elegance and charm of the 2023 Marisa Cuomo Ravello Bianco, a stunning white wine that captures the essence of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Produced...

The name of this obscure, off-the-beaten path appellation in Italy actually takes longer to say than to drive through but, trust me, once you’ve had a glass or two, ‘Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle’ will just roll off your tongue. ...

Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Veneto Wine Sub-subregion: Prosecco

VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are planted on clay- and limestone-rich soils, unique to the region, with topsoils of gravel, the classic terroir of Grave. AGE OF VINES: 20 years, on average WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Pressed full cluster (color...

Verdeca is one of those wine grapes one discovers only when they taste it on its home territory- in this case, around the wonderful hill towns overlooking the crystal blue Adriatic in Puglia, at the heel of Italy’s boot.  You’ll probably...

I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that Li Veli’s ‘simple’ Primitivo is so good because everything they produce at this address in southern Puglia is amazing but, really, what a stunning wine for under $20!  Primitivo is, of...