Nizza – Going forward, but what’s next?
Nizza must become the butterfly, spreading its wings to markets abroad. Failing which, even the most glorious state will fade into obscurity.
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Amarone 2015 – The comeback of Valpolicella
Without a doubt the 2015 vintage Amarone will be in history as the comeback year, and winemakers deserve commendation for delivering balance and refinement.
Silvano Follador – Little gem of Valdobbiadene
It is often that the most prominent story can sometimes come from the smallest place. And such is the case when I roamed in the
Prosecco – Classification, to what ends?
Tell people you are going to visit Champagne and that will undoubtedly conjure a state of admiration. But not the case when I am heading
2014 Amarone della Valpolicella – Diversity from challenges
If you are expecting all the wines of 2014 Amarone della Valpolicella to be homogenous with the typical generous, lushness texture that one would commonly
Peranakan cuisine x Sartori wines – How spicy can we go?
Many wine study guides will caution against pairing red wines with spicy food. So when the invitation comes saying Peranakan cuisine with Amarone, it raises
Do we need Donne del Vino?
Donne del Vino, or Women of Wine, is an Italian nationwide association that networks and provides professional resources for women working in the wine industry.
Nizza, Barbera d'Asti evolved
The name sounds like Pizza, but Nizza is more than that. For two years since the appellation of Nizza DOCG (Denomination of Controlled Origin with
Corvina – L'anima della Valpolicella
Last month, Cellarmaster Wines engaged me to present the wines of Gerardo Cesari at a Gusto Italiano dinner. It was a sold-out dinner with a
The Montalcino experience
What does Montalcino mean to you? Is it a name synonymous with wines from Sangiovese, or the most celebrated wine region in entire Italy? Perhaps