Now that we’re in the midst of the holiday period, let me wish all my readers a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! This is the first in a series of reviews and recipes that will be forthcoming throughout…

My readers are aware by now that Tabarrini produces three distinct Sagrantinos from it’s vineyards in and around Montefalco.  For easy reference, the links to prior reviews are here: 2006 Colle alle Macchie 2007 Campo Alla Cerqua Vineyard Descriptions The…

For lovers of Italian wine, only that one word needs to be uttered to convey passion, precision, quality and tradition.  High above the pastures and the green rolling valleys, in the Trentino are the picturesque, postcard inspiring,  Dolomite mountains. Within…

Back in May, I reviewed the 2008 Piaggia Carmignano and called it the Forgotten DOCG.  I’m not sure if that’s fair any longer, at least not in my opinion.  The 2008 was excellent, so when I spied the 2009 recently I…

Unlocking Umbria’s Treasure Ask someone the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Italy and many will invariably respond, Tuscany! And that’s understandable for many reasons. This couldn’t be more true for lovers of Italian wine.  However,…