Sicily, the wine-growing continent that never ceases to amaze: 20 wines to remember and the dishes to pair them with.
by Umberto Gambino Sicily, as we know, is a unique winemaking continent. A place where geography is destiny: the altitude…
Viola – Moscato Passito di Saracena, from Calabria the straw wine born of Arab tradition
I’m sure you don’t believe that Calabria (region of South Italy) is really rich in fine wines! Among these are…
Rocca delle Macie Tenuta Sant’Alfonso, an Oscar-worthy performance
From cinema to wine: what an exciting story! In my opinion, very briefly defines the saga of Rocca delle Macìe,…
Quarta Generazione and Giovanna Paternoster’s Aglianico: new air in Vulture
Today, I talk about a wine that was born in one of the smallest regions of southern Italy: Basilicata. Aglianico…
Salvioni, three family generations keep Brunello in the name of traditions
The Salvionis make wine for three generations in Montalcino. Grandfather Umberto Salvioni, an agricultural doctor, made wine for friends. But…
Folle Conero La Calcinara, the cool Marche wine from “Red Brothers”
That’s the liking company in the Marche region (Centre of Italy). No more schematic, ingested, formal, rigid presentations. La Calcinara…
Benanti Rovittello 2013, an elegant, deep and Oscar-worthy Etnean Red
If you haven’t picked up on that by now, Sicily is my most beloved region: not just for oenological reasons,…
Poggio di Sotto, with sails explained to Brunello di Montalcino 2012
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino vintage has been rated five-stars (excellent quality) by the Consortium of Protection. The bottles of…