Sommelier diary #37 29th September 2025
The 2019 Il Pino di Biserno shows just how far this wine has come from being considered merely a younger … Continue reading Sommelier diary #37 29th September 2025
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The Soul of Castiglione Falletto: Monprivato by Giuseppe Mascarello
There are few names in Barolo as resonant and revered as Giuseppe Mascarello, and among its wines, none more mythic … Continue reading The Soul of Castiglione Falletto: Monprivato by Giuseppe Mascarello
Montefico and Montestefano: A Journey Through Barbaresco’s Beating Heart
To understand the soul of Barbaresco, one must walk its hills from north to south, tracing the slow undulation of … Continue reading Montefico and Montestefano: A Journey Through Barbaresco’s Beating Heart
Sommeliers diary #33 17. September 2025
2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Mare Monge The 2014 Mare Monge from Romanée-Saint-Vivant is a study in refinement, a wine that speaks more … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #33 17. September 2025
The Soul of Piedmont: Understanding Barbera’s Diversity
Barbera is often described as the “people’s wine” of Piedmont, a grape that for centuries has accompanied everyday meals while … Continue reading The Soul of Piedmont: Understanding Barbera’s Diversity
Pieropan Poetry: The story behind Veneto’s finest wines
There is something about the hills of Soave that stimulates the senses long before the first sip. Perhaps it is … Continue reading Pieropan Poetry: The story behind Veneto’s finest wines
Who Is Bibi Graetz? Meet the Maverick Behind Italy’s Most Creative Wines
Italy is home to centuries-old wine vineyards, DOCGs, and customs. However, a visionary occasionally steps forward to challenge the current … Continue reading Who Is Bibi Graetz? Meet the Maverick Behind Italy’s Most Creative Wines
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Sommeliers diary #32 Italian reds 31.12.2024
Casavecchia alla Piazza di Gabriele Buondonno In 1988, you could purchase an entire estate in Chianti Classico for the price … Continue reading Sommeliers diary #32 Italian reds 31.12.2024
The Art of Elegance: Inside Castello dei Rampolla’s Historic Cellars
Situated in the centre of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Castello dei Rampolla is more than just a winery; … Continue reading The Art of Elegance: Inside Castello dei Rampolla’s Historic Cellars