The Dozen – Surprising Tuscans
Lusty reds and a Trebbiano with no apologies make for interesting drinking.
Tag: Italy
The Dozen – Beauty at the Edge
Flanked by snowy mountains and desert vegetation, Mendoza continues to produce lovely wines.
The Dozen – What’s the Purpose?
Not all wines should be judged by the same criteria.
The Dozen – Spanish Gold
Riojas come at a very affordable price.
The Dozen – Out of the Fog
Piemonte Nebbiolos are hard to grow but lovely to drink.
The Dozen – Puckery Italians
Italy is well-known for its tannic red varietals, both wild and tamed.
The Dozen – Last Roundup 2021
A final look at new releases from the old year, anticipating a new one.
The Dozen – Red Winter (Again)
It’s a cliche, but it is winter, so guess what Santa is pouring?
The Dozen – A Friend in Bordeaux
From the region’s Right Bank come wines with a familiar name on the label.
The Dozen – Daily Bubbles
Value-priced sparkling wines, mostly under $20, mostly from Italy.
The Dozen – Going Horizontal
Drinking through Dutton-Goldfield’s vineyard designates + a quintet of Chiantis.
The Dozen – Sicily, No Surprises
We should be accustomed to routinely finding enjoyable wines from Italy’s big island.
The Dozen – Drinking Pink
Rosés are on a diet – lean, light, with lots of food-loving citrusy flavors.
A Conversation With Loris Dall’Acqua
You say ‘Prosecco,’ and I say ‘Prosecco,’ but Col Vetoraz says ‘Valdobbiadene.’
The Dozen – Northern Italian Wines & Beyond
Some great wines, mainly pricey cellar selections, but with a few great-for-the-price choices.
The Dozen: Bubbles Galore
Krug serves as our Grand Marshall for this parade of sparkling wines.
The Dozen – Tuscan Diversity
In addition to the classics, the Tuscan sun also rises on an array of interesting “Indicazione Geographica Tipica.”
The Dozen – Tour d’Italia
As with shopping in a flea market, Italy is a landscape of wine discoveries.
Tenuta Secolo IX Pecorino 2019
Tenuta Secolo IX is an elegant Pecorino wine from Abruzzo, Italy. It starts with hints of apple and honey onContinue Reading
Prope Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Fresh deep berries on the nose. Semi-dry. Mild tannins. Leather and pepper on the palate. There is a nice earthyContinue Reading