The Mazzei family’s Castello di Fonterutoli wine resort, north of Siena Everything that comes from Tuscany is perceived as more desirable. ‘Even water brand Acqua Panna achieved a boost in sales by starting to showcase the word Toscana on the label,’ observes Stefania Saccardi, head of the region’s agricultural department. Art, culture and marvellous landscapes contribute to the lofty reputation …

The stellar reputation of South America’s premium red wines has been built on the region’s iconic varietal wines: Argentinian Malbec, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, and Uruguayan Tannat. Yet these wines are a relatively recent phenomenon, only really gathering pace in the 1980s when South American wineries – their sights set on export – joined the wave of varietally labelled …

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Graphite and mineral hints underscore the ripe and appealing notes of white cherry, nectarine, pomelo and pickled ginger on display in this bright, elegant version, with a finely detailed mousse. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 166,667 cases made, 5,833 cases imported. Source : bcc524b7d3ed800c741a3e8d8c7b52dd

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Fromage Alfred le Fermier en croûte, chutney de poires et sureau + Alsace Grand cru, Pinot Gris, Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann, Domaine Zind Humbrecht, 2017.   Je droppe les noms, n’y connaissant pas grand-chose, mais je peux dire que l’accord était savoureux.   Je m’en viens pas pire avec la photographie de bouffe. Ce que j’aime par-dessus tout, …

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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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

This impressive version offers both power and elegance, showcasing plump, juicy flavors of blueberry preserves, huckleberry and boysenberry, with sophisticated accents of sandalwood, Earl Grey tea and fresh tobacco that are harmonious and expressive on the long finish. Drink now through 2036. 800 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : f4b93bb334a227ea873709127d6303d5

Portugal’s Douro region is one of the wine world’s most spectacular. Steep hillsides terraced with vineyards drop precipitously down to the water’s edge of a river that winds placidly through mountains on its way from Spain to the Pacific coast of Portugal. I published an exceedingly long, in-depth report on the Douro region this week, filled with gorgeous photos like …

Look closely enough at the fabric of nearly any major wine region around the world and you’ll find the threads of history intertwined with those of innovation and change. In some regions, however, the warp and weft of tradition and modernity are more tangled than they are harmonious. “The Douro is one of the oldest wine regions in the world …

Bodegas Nodus’ solar-powered winery If the introduction of sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices is increasingly becoming the rule in the wine sector, that’s thanks to pioneering producers such as Bodegas Nodus. Having championed organic farming, governance and resource management before such concepts were even fully understood, Nodus remains at the forefront of Utiel-Requena’s collective sustainability efforts. Longstanding commitment Bodegas Nodus’ …