Regional Wine Reports

Dec 17, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

What is Port Wine? Learn More About Port Styles, History and What to Pair it With

Mysterious, underappreciated, timeworn. Let's pull the string to unravel the riddle of this stunning fortified wine from Portugal. Port received...

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Terroir Tales

Oct 24, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Wines of Croatia: A Taste of the Adriatic

If you're a frequent traveler to Europe and you haven't been to Croatia, it's time to ask yourself, "Why Not?"...

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Terroir Tales

May 01, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Oakville vs. Rutherford

Your browser does not support the audio element. There is no denying that Napa Valley is a beacon of excellence,...

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Terroir Tales

Apr 17, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Barolo Brilliance: Unraveling the Mystique of Piedmont's Noble Nebbiolo

Understanding Barolo and Nebbiolo The complex, yet exciting wine history of Barolo dates back to the 19th century, in Piedmont,...

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Terroir Tales

Apr 11, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Bordeaux Beyond the Classics: Exploring Lesser-Known Appellations

Dive into the intriguing world of Bordeaux's hidden treasures beyond the classics, where tradition and innovation intertwine amidst the vines....

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Terroir Tales

Mar 28, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

A Detailed Review of Italian Wine Regions, By Italian Wine Expert

Italy produces almost 20% of the earth’s total wine grape harvest every year. With twenty regions and 110 provinces, the country’s...

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Terroir Tales

Aug 10, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Raise a Glass to National Prosecco Day: Celebrating the Bubbly Elegance

On this joyous occasion, as the calendar marks another National Prosecco Day, it's time to clink our glasses and celebrate...

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Terroir Tales

Jul 06, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)

Say hello to Sangiovese - Italy’s most popular wine grape. We aren’t kidding - it is the most commonly planted...

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Terroir Tales

Apr 05, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines

Age is nothing, but a number, unless we are talking about the wine world. Wines aren’t all meant to live...

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Terroir Tales

Mar 23, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Understanding the Difference Between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (once and for all)

There are so many Italian wines out there, so when there's one that shares the same or similar name, it’s...

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Terroir Tales

Feb 08, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

PIWI Wines: The Future of Wine?

PIWI is an international group of researchers, enologists, and winemakers who are collaborating to design the future of wine varietals....

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Terroir Tales

Jan 12, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino

Let’s travel to Umbria - a region home to all good things: truffles, salami, beautiful landscapes, and wine. More specifically,...

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