Uccelliera, the “Integral Brunello” take flight towards perfection
Few years ago I had the pleasure to meet winegrower Andrea Cortonesi, the Uccelliera owner: I saw in him a…
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…
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…
Carlo Hauner: the sun shining off the glass with the Malvasia delle Lipari Passito 2014 selection
Is it a given to think that a sour wine from the South is supposed to give off heat, colours,…