The Viticultores de SanJuan bodega is owned by the Valsangiacomo family (above), which represents the fifth … Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paellaRead more
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M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster roll
Wine is subtle, wine is complex, wine can even be a transcendent experience. But sometimes wine … M Rosé d’Anjou is perfect with seaside lobster rollRead more
Pouilly-Fumé complements asparagus-prosciutto risotto
We sang the praises of Sancerre a few weeks ago, lauding its round fruit combined with … Pouilly-Fumé complements asparagus-prosciutto risottoRead more
Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast Spain
We’re convinced that there is nothing like taste to evoke memories of place. A sip of … Utiel Requena wines conjure tastes of northeast SpainRead more
Compelling CARO marries Mendoza and Bordeaux
In November, we wrote about the CARO Amancaya blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon as a … Compelling CARO marries Mendoza and BordeauxRead more
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroir
Judging by the wines from the nine producers who visited Boston, Montepulciano winemakers have returned to … Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroirRead more
Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Less oak, more Sangiovese. In a nutshell, that’s the good news about the latest releases of … Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoRead more
Valpolicella Classico matches chocolate-spiked ragù
We discovered a Fumanelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013 nestled among bigger reds in our limited wine … Valpolicella Classico matches chocolate-spiked ragùRead more
Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vines
Famed for its local strain of Cannonau, the vineyards of Jerzu grow in a massive natural … Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vinesRead more
Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal power
The little community of Mamoiada sits at the foot of the two highest mountain ranges on … Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal powerRead more