Northern Piedmont: Nebbiolo Rediscovered Between History, Volcanoes, and Monte Rosa
by Umberto Gambino The hilly region of Northern Piedmont, long renowned for its viticulture, is experiencing a renaissance. In the…
Pietradolce and Vigna Barbagalli: Etna’s sustainable extreme flavour
Pietradolce is a new estate among Etna producers, founded in 2005 by the Faro’s, a pioneer family in the green…
Firriato Gaudensius, the sparkling wine that releases volcano’s energy
Perhaps not everyone knows that since some years italian winegrowers can create excellent classic method sparkling wines in Italian regions…
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,…
Face to face with Piedirosso, another red grape from Campania
There is a particular kind of red grape called Piedirosso considered a small metter or, more precisely, it was useless…