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Einaudi and Marcarini Nebbiolo Pave the Way to Barolo and Barbaresco
You can’t go wrong with these affordable, delicious, and versatile Piedmont wines by top Barolo producers. See why below. EINAUDI NEBBIOLO An excellent introduction to Barolo and Barbaresco Outstanding value from a historic winery Mostly from top vineyards in Barbaresco Easy to drink and pair, featuring inviting aromas of violet,…
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Marcarini: Respecting Terroir and Tradition
The Marcarini family has been making fine Barolo and other traditional Piedmont wines in the picturesque town of La Morra for six generations. Today, Elisa and Andrea Marchetti work with their father Manuel running this boutique-sized winery while their sister Chiara manages the family’s holiday home. The winery makes 120,000…
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Einaudi: And Then There Were Five
Poderi Einaudi has deep roots in Piedmont and Italy itself, woven into the fabric of the country’s very history – Founder Luigi Einaudi was the first president to be democratically elected, in 1948. His love of wine led him to dabble in the making of delicious vino that would flourish,…
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Jekyll and Hyde: 2017 Brunello di Montalcino and 2016 Riservas
Eric Guido, Vinous, discusses what consumers can expect from the Brunello di Montalcino 2017 vintage, featuring Fuligni and Costanti
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Looking Back to Look Forward: Back Vintage Brunello
Eric Guido, Vinous, takes a moment to taste some of Montalcino’s historic vintages, featuring Fuligni and Costanti
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Top 100 Wines of Italy
James Suckling posts his Top 100 Italian Wines for 2021 including Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva and Marcarini Barolo “La Serra”
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Our Top 100 Wines
James Suckling posts his Top 100 Wines for 2021 including Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016
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Rating new Barolos: Friendly and Rich 2017s Make an Impression
Winemakers in Barolo are just as surprised as I am about the quality of their nebbiolos from the 2017 vintage, considering the high temperatures and drought conditions for most of the summer in the Langhe and other parts of Italy. Yet, most of the almost 360 Barolos from the vintage…
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12 Tuscan Reds That Fit Any Budget
Home to famed wines like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany is a hotbed for tasty red wines. But those storied areas come with stringent regulations, which often stifles creativity and the drive to constantly push boundaries. For examples of wines that don’t like to color within the lines,…
Read MoreOn May 17th, Empson hosted the first Empson Barolo Webinar featuring three of Italy’s top Barolo producers: Marcarini, Einaudi, and Conterno Fantino, which have more than three centuries of winemaking expertise combined. Ian D’Agata moderated the event and walked viewers through these Barolos, which include both traditional to modern styles….
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