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Brunello 2020 Vintage Report: Freshness Comes to the Fore
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Brunello 2020 Vintage Report: Freshness Comes to the Fore

If you remember the dry and scorching summer of 2020 in Europe, you might be surprised by the quality of the Brunello di Montalcino from that vintage. Most of the wines show a freshness and brightness of fruit, making them extremely attractive to drink now while also having enough structure to improve for a decade or beyond.
GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2023 [VIDEO]
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GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2023 [VIDEO]

Watch all the action from Great Wines of Italy 2023 which returned to New York for two days of Grand Tastings on September 6 and 7 to celebrate fine Italian wines.
Brunello Annual Report: Putting the Vineyard into the Vintage
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Brunello Annual Report: Putting the Vineyard into the Vintage

If you look at the grape-growing season for 2019 in Montalcino, you might expect the region to have made some of its best Brunello di Montalcino ever – and it did.
Oregon’s Superb Chardonnays, and Chacra Hits the Mark: Weekly Tasting Report (April 6-12)
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Oregon’s Superb Chardonnays, and Chacra Hits the Mark: Weekly Tasting Report (April 6-12)

Most everyone knows about Oregon’s pinot noir, but chardonnay is making the case for becoming the state's most popular wine.
Fresh and Edgy from Paso Robles, South America’s Montrachet and a Fab Brunello: Weekly Tasting Report (March 1-7)
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Fresh and Edgy from Paso Robles, South America’s Montrachet and a Fab Brunello: Weekly Tasting Report (March 1-7)

California’s Central Coast was the highlight of our latest Weekly Tasting Report as James’ wine-tripping adventure in the Sunshine State rolled on…
PODERE SALICUTTI UNDER SABINE EICHBAUER: AN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES SUCKLING
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PODERE SALICUTTI UNDER SABINE EICHBAUER: AN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES SUCKLING

James talks with Sabine Eichbauer, the owner of Poderi Salicutti in Montalcino, Italy, along with Gianni Fabbri, Salicutti's winermaker, about how they got started in the business and the arc of their operations.
Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 1-7): Napa 2019 Builds Its Case for Greatness, and Distinctly Different Brunellos
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Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 1-7): Napa 2019 Builds Its Case for Greatness, and Distinctly Different Brunellos

Tor Kenward’s Napa reds rose to the top of our ratings this week, with Dalla Valle, Max Ferd. Richter and Salicutti not far behind.
Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 21-31, 2021): A Special Brunello, Striking Chardonnays and Fun Sparkling Italians Wrap Up 2021
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Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 21-31, 2021): A Special Brunello, Striking Chardonnays and Fun Sparkling Italians Wrap Up 2021

We bring down the curtain on 2021 with our final Tasting Report of the year! Check out all the notes on the 384 wines we rated as we roll merrily into the New Year…
Top 100 Wines of Italy 2021
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Top 100 Wines of Italy 2021

We tasted more than 6,000 Italian wines this year, but it was a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione that clearly stood out as No. 1.