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How New Vintages of Brunello di Montalcino Will Be Assessed

Climate change and COVID-19 have prompted a big shift in how the consorzio reports on its vintages: out with the stars, in with the adjectives.


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14 Brunello di Montalcino to Buy for the Holidays and New Year

Christmas gifts? Something to look forward to in the New Year? Look to Brunello.

Scott Thomas previews the new releases, and we suggest wines to get on the shelf right now.

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Traditional Barolo winemaker Eugenio Bocchino empties wine from a barrel

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Traditional Versus Modern Barolo: A Thing of the Past?

The bitter divide has long been put to rest, but is it time to completely move on from the terminology? Our Nebbiolo Fan Club column returns with a conversation with Barolo-based wine buyer and educator, Anna Savino.

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New Class: Italian White Wines

Think Italian white wine is all about Pinot Grigio? Think again.

My new class on Italian White Wines delved into one of the most dynamic scenes in European wine.

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