pink and purple treatment of Montalcino landscape in Tuscany, Italy

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.


What does it mean for consumers and the wine trade?

Brunello di Montalcino wines report by Kevin Day and Scott Thomas
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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Wines to Admire: Light Red Wines

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Looking over the Cerequio Cru vineyard of the Barolo DOCG wine-growing area of Piedmont, Italy

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