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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 …

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 …

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’ …

Ruffino winery in Tuscany, Italy Since its foundation in 1877, Ruffino has gone from strength to strength, and the company is now recognised as a model of forward-thinking winemaking. From the outset, Ruffino has aspired to shape – and not simply follow – groundbreaking trends, while also being mindful of its heritage. This ethos continues to guide its seven wine …

The village of Carema lies in a natural amphitheatre of terraced vineyards on the west side of the Dora Baltea valley, on the Piedmontese side of the regional border with the Val d’Aosta. Below is the motorway which climbs up the valley to the Mont Blanc tunnel; above are the first high peaks of the Alps. Ten years ago the …

Alongside wines that have set benchmarks for Rioja’s most recognisable styles, the Remírez de Ganuza’s range includes wines that have pushed the boundaries of those same styles. Wines that have questioned assumptions and redefined expectations about Rioja’s identity and tradition, while reiterating that the quality of the fruit is both the point of departure and arrival. These game-changing wines put …

Masottina winery in Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Italy Perched in the picturesque hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – lies Masottina, a family-run winery that now spans 220 hectares of vineyards. The winery takes its name from an old stone inscription, ‘Casa Masottina’, discovered at the Ai Palazzi estate, the first property that the founder, Epifanio Dal Bianco, purchased in …

With over 10,000 different grape varieties grown worldwide, Vranec/Vranac might be one you’ve not yet heard of, but this red grape variety is one that has started to gain international recognition beyond its native borders. Vranec finds its roots in the Balkan Peninsula, primarily in Montenegro where it accounts for more than half of all vineyard plantings, as well as parts …

Beyoncé unveils SirDavis Music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has launched a whiskey. A partnership with Moët Hennessy, a subsidiary of spirits giant LVMH, SirDavis (Alc 44%) was created by Dr Bill Lumsden, known for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malts. His brief was to produce a spirit with a similar flavour profile to Japanese whisky, of which Beyoncé is a fan. Lumsden …

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Champagne Taittinger has added a significant new draw for visitors to Reims. While the small town of Épernay is popular for the Avenue de Champagne, housing some of Champagne’s most illustrious maisons, the city of Reims is the working heart of the Champagne region. Visitors from Paris, just 45 minutes away by train, are drawn to Reims’ top restaurants and …

Like I did in the fruit and veg aisle, it’s easy to feel hopeless in the face of climate change. But as conservationist Jake Fiennes says in his book Land Healer (BBC Books, June 2022): ‘We don’t need to throw up our hands in horror and resign ourselves to disaster.’ With a little effort and small changes, we can steer …

I’ve decided to briefly use the best press releases coming to me each week, from all over the world. They’re great stories, and someone took a lot of time to craft them. They mostly fall on deaf ears, and I know that because I am publicist. I also know that when it hits the right […] The post Best Press …

A Los Angeles return: After a four-year hiatus, acclaimed restaurant Somni is reopening in West Hollywood, Calif. Somni (meaning “dream” in Catalan) was founded by chef Aitor Zabala and culinary leader and humanitarian José Andrés in 2018; despite being limited to just 10 guests each service, the restaurant rapidly grew in popularity. It also earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence …