Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week included a dollop of Chardonnay from here and there in California. Let’s start …
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Allegrini Marezzane vineyard in Fumane-Marano Famed Valpolicella producer Allegrini is renowned for its assortment of traditional wine styles – including Recioto della Valpolicella Classico. With its diverse terroirs and pioneering spirit, this dynamic Italian family has been growing vines in the Veneto hills for more than 500 years. In the 20th century, however, Giovanni Allegrini decided the time was right …
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Castiglion del Bosco’s vineyards west of Montalcino Meandering for some 50 miles from the hills south of Siena to Mount Amiata, the Val d’Orcia passes through breathtaking countryside, ancient hilltop villages, and vine-covered slopes. Among these beautiful surroundings sits Castiglion del Bosco, offering its guests hospitality with a touch of true glamour, as well as the finest expressions of Sangiovese. …
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Your wine choices, as your wardrobe’s, are subject to seasonal review. It’s a matter of weather and it’s a matter of mood. So what does the arrival of autumn (and the faint hope of an Indian summer) call for? Versatile wines with character and food-pairing appeal. Pale rosés give way to their fuller-bodied counterparts, chillable reds make space in the …
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The Santorini vineyards of Boutari. Assyrtiko, a robust and versatile grape, has firmly established itself as a symbol of Greek viticulture and has recently become one of the most talked-about varieties in white wine, drawing comparisons to Hungary’s esteemed Furmint. With its origins on the Aegean island of Santorini, the cultivation of Assyrtiko has spread across Greece, and the exciting …
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