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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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Everyday Piedmont, Parts 1 & 2
Antonio Galloni, Vinous, discusses what consumers can expect from the lastest Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo, featuring Einaudi
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Verdicchio – Italy’s Killer V
I think we all remember a time when the Italian white on the tip of everyone’s tongue, from the fanciest of restaurants to the coziest of trattorias, was Pinot Grigio. However, so much has changed since then. Granted, it’s taken Italian whites much longer to be seen seriously than it…
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2016 Barolo: Right Place, Right Time
In so many ways, 2016 is all about being in the right place at the right time for Barolo. An ideal growing season with all the prerequisites for a great vintage comes at a time when so many winemakers are in their primes, past the stage of experimentation and settled into…
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Spotlight on Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino sometimes gets overlooked in the rush to focus solely on Brunello. That’s a shame, as the best Rossos offer pedigreed expressions of Sangiovese from this magical hillside town and its surrounding vineyards. At the same time, styles and overall quality are variable, which makes navigating Rosso a…
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2016 Chianti Classico – A Modern Day Benchmark
I can’t remember the last time I was this excited about Chianti Classico and its wines. My July trip included a number of truly memorable estate visits, two unforgettable verticals, and the thrill of discovering a handful of wineries that were new to me. The top 2016s have turned out…
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