Regional Wine Reports

Terroir Tales

Jan 04, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think

When it comes to Sicilian red wines, you must mention Nero D’Avola. It is one of Italy’s most widespread varieties,...

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Terroir Tales

Dec 28, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking

When it comes to Italian wines, people love to talk mostly about reds. But, what about Italy’s amazing white wines?...

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Terroir Tales

Dec 08, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Soave: Northern Italy’s Sexy White Wine Region You Must Discover

Just west of Venice lies Soave - one impeccable and important Italian wine region. This famed wine area is no...

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Terroir Tales

Nov 29, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Everything You Need to Know About Etna DOC Wines

Sicily is nothing but a dream - from the food to the spectacular coastline to the wine. Whether you’re visiting...

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Terroir Tales

Nov 23, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Lurking in Brunello di Montalcino’s shadow is a Tuscan wine with just as much grace and finesse (that’s also much...

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Terroir Tales

Nov 04, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Do You Know Every Chianti? Here's Your Guide To Tuscany's Premiere Red Wine

Chianti is most definitely a household name when it comes to Italian wine. On wine lists and in wine shops...

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Terroir Tales

Oct 21, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Hungarian Wine: More Than Sweet Wine

Wine in Hungary has its origins thousands of years ago. It was influential during the Middle Ages and is still...

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Terroir Tales

Oct 07, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

The Southern Italian Red Wines You Should Be Drinking Now

You may know two of Italy’s most famous reds - Nebbiolo and Sangiovese - but how familiar are you with...

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Terroir Tales

Sep 21, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Wine in Bulgaria, Flying Under the Radar

Bulgaria has three thousand years of vinous history. This gem in Southeast Europe has the same latitude as Italy, France...

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Terroir Tales

Sep 21, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

The Best Burgundy Vintages in the Past 20 Years

Burgundy produces excellent wines year after year. That’s why the wines from the region are highly prized by wine aficionados...

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Terroir Tales

Sep 19, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

High-Altitude Wines: Wines Born Under Extreme Conditions

Climate is one of the most significant factors that directly affect high-altitude wines. Usually, at the top of the mountain,...

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Terroir Tales

Sep 12, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Prosecco

Certain places in the world are magnificent and impossible to forget. The route of La Strada del Prosecco in Vini...

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