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2019 Harvest Report: Sicily & Sardinia
SICILY After one of the rainiest seasons (2018) the region has ever seen, Sicily is back to “normal” in 2019. There were still many interesting weather events to contend with, but not like in other regions. Budbreak went extremely well, in spite of a cool, wet spring. Heavy rains made…
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10 of the Best Sicilian White Wines at Every Price Point
As the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is home to various microclimates that are great for growing grapes. Wine has been produced there since at least the 5th century B.C., after the Greeks began to transport vines to the island from the mainland. The southwestern side of the…
Read MoreSardegna is the “Wild West” of Italy. On this island rich with history, some people still speak Sardo, an ancient language derived from Latin, Arabic, Spanish, and Catalan. It’s a place that often plays second fiddle to Sicily and is even forgotten as being a part of Italy in the…
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2019 Harvest Report: Central & Southern Italy
UMBRIA A cool and rainy spring slowed the growth cycle down. But the hot weather that followed didn’t cause any problems with water stress thanks to the abundant water reserves. There were a few storms during the hot months of July and August that further “quenched the thirst” of the…
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2019 Harvest Report: Tuscany
TUSCANY The odd man out this year, Tuscany seems to be the only region to increase its quantities over 2018. Winter was colder than average with very little rainfall. But February was warm and spring saw many storms, which replenished water reserves. Budding was only slightly delayed thanks to low…
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Empson USA announces annual Barolo Brunello Barbaresco Tour 2020
Alexandria, V.A.—Fine Italian wine importer, Empson USA has announced its annual “Barolo Brunello Barbaresco Tour,” which will take place January 23 – January 30. Highlighting the great reds of Northern Italy, Empson USA will celebrate its renowned Barolo, Brunello and Barbaresco producers during a multi-city celebration of events and tastings around the…
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2019 Harvest Report: North Italy
Harvest in Italy is always one of the most exhilarating and exciting times of the year and fortunately, 2019 is providing much to be enthusiastic about. Overall, the quantity will be down from 2018’s record-breaking numbers, though still within the normal range – around 46 million hectoliters. Nevertheless, Italy should…
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2019 Harvest Report: Lombardy
LOMDARDY Harvest in Italy is always one of the most exhilarating and exciting times of the year and fortunately, 2019 is providing much to be enthusiastic about. Overall, quantity will be down from 2018’s record-breaking numbers, though still within the normal range – around 46 million hectoliters. Nevertheless, Italy should…
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Opportunity Knocks Amid Wine Tariff Chaos
The wine tariff uncertainty is unbearable, but where some see disaster others see opportunity. Despite wider economic conditions, the wine industry has managed to keep the party going for years. And now, tariffs are walking in like a baton-wielding gang of cops. While everyone seems to agree that these taxes…
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2019 Harvest Report: Piedmont
Harvest in Italy is always one of the most exhilarating and exciting times of the year and fortunately, 2019 is providing much to be enthusiastic about. The 2019 Piedmont growing season kept winemakers busy – between heavy spring rains, various hailstorms throughout the season, scorching summer temperatures and some early…
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