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A Vintage of Transcendence: 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Retrospective
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, Italy: Tuscany
, 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.
Better Late than Never: The 2022 Vintage in Washington State
featured, United States: Washington
, Dec 2024
My ears perk up with excitement when I hear of cool, extended growing seasons in any region. So, how did Washington State producers fare in the idiosyncratic 2022 vintage? Success wasn’t easy to come by, but it also wasn’t unattainable.
A Tale of Two Extremes: The 2020 Brunellos and 2019 Riservas
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Nov 2024
There’s a lot going on in Montalcino these days. The 2020 Brunellos and 2019 Riservas are generating considerable excitement. There are changes to the Rosso and Brunello categories, a whole new analysis of vintages and even an updated map. But is Montalcino hitting the mark?
Umbria: Peeling Back the Layers
featured, Italy: Center & South
, Oct 2024
Umbria’s diverse landscape, terroirs, styles and grape varieties can be a lot to handle. However, navigating this complexity and the wide range of vintages in the market is well worth the effort, as Umbria consistently produces some of Italy’s most exquisite wines.
Conti Costanti: Montalcino’s Most Historic Estate
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Oct 2024
As a self-taught young man, Andrea Costanti immersed himself in the world of winemaking and Brunello di Montalcino. He rose to become one of the region's leading winemakers. This vertical details the last nineteen years of that evolution, showing Costanti’s blend of traditionalism and progression.
Abruzzo: Trials and Tribulations
featured, Italy: Center & South
, Sep 2024
Come heat waves, drought, torrential rain or frost, winemakers in Abruzzo continue to push forward to prove their value. Readers will find exciting new releases in both 2022 and 2023, but these are also two vintages with extremely low production because of challenging weather conditions.
The Magic of 2022 Rosso di Montalcino
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Sep 2024
The last few vintages in Montalcino have been varied, with drastic climate events defining each season. However, winemakers understand that there is no new normal. Every year brings a different set of challenges, resulting in a unique and, in the case of 2022, charming selection of wines.
Tiberio's Fonte Canale: Redefining Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, Italy: Center & South
, Aug 2024
In only 12 years, Fonte Canale has become one of Italy's iconic white wines. Tiberio’s Fonte Canale is made from the hard-to-find Trebbiano Abruzzese grape. This vertical, spanning the first official release in 2012 up to a preview of the yet-to-be-released 2022, will give readers a good idea of how the wines develop over time.
Oregon 2022: The Rollercoaster Vintage
featured, United States: Oregon
, Aug 2024
From a decimating frost to a hot and dry summer, uneven ripening and a rushed harvest, Oregon growers and winemakers faced many challenges in 2022. Readers will need to be selective based on producer, but in many cases, perseverance yielded fascinating wines.