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[ad_1] The lavish interior of Palazzo Ruspoli in Rome: the location of the Domus Artium Reserve clubhouse. Plans for the new fine wine and gastronomic members’ club Domus Artium Reserve were unveiled at one-Michelin-star Cracco restaurant in Milan late last month. Key figures in the project include celebrated chefs Carlo Cracco, Yannik Allenò from the eponymous three-Michelin-star restaurant in Paris, …

[ad_1] The vineyards of Bolgheri. Over the last 30 years, the 270km of Tuscan coast that abuts the Tyrrhenian Sea has become another essential piece of the celebrated region’s viticultural patchwork. It’s an ample territory, nestled between the coastal strip and the foothills of the Apennines. The maritime climate – with its mild winters, warm, sunny summers and constant sea …

[ad_1] Grace winemaker Anaya Misawa and her father, fourth-generation owner Shigekazu Misawa, in front of some of their VSP plantings Koshu’s many faces Sylvia Wu Mount Fuji was hidden behind clouds upon our arrival at Grace’s Akeno site. Up at 700m, the towering mountains surrounding us reminded me we were in the heart of Yamanashi, a region renowned for being …

[ad_1] Fabien Gauthier owns Gauthier Fre?res, a stave mill and cooperage in Cher, Central Loire, with his brother Guillaume, the third generation of their family dedicated to merranderie. Known for their passion and precision, they select wood and Guillaume manufactures the staves that Fabien then works into barrels. Fabien’s sought-after barrels are used by producers all over the world.   How …

[ad_1] Who’s behind it: La Bastide by Andrea Calstier is a new endeavor from chef Andrea Calstier and his wife Elena Oliver, the restaurant’s general manager. It is located above the duo’s Cenadou Bistrot, which opened last year in North Salem, N.Y., in Westchester County. Offering a chef’s table experience, La Bastide features just six tables, each of which can …

[ad_1] As popular as Napa wines are, the chances to taste a bunch of them in a single setting are rare. And when it comes to the individual appellations or AVAs of Napa, the opportunity to dive deep on the wines of a single AVA are very few and far between. That’s why you Napa wine lovers may be interested …

[ad_1] For years, the NBA has been nicknamed the “Wine League,” but now it’s officially tipping off. The National Basketball Association is embarking on a partnership with California’s Jackson Family Wines establishing Kendall-Jackson as the official wine of the NBA, and K-J’s sister wine La Crema as the official wine of the Women’s National Basketball Association. These affiliations will also …

[ad_1] Burgundy winemakers have been able to replenish their cellars following the relatively generous 2022 and 2023 vintages.  Winery stocks were around 12% above the five-year average at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, said the regional Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) recently. ‘Bourgogne has not seen a situation like this for over 20 years,’ it said. ‘This allows the industry …

[ad_1] Raising the bar The Connaught Bar in London’s Mayfair has won a string of awards since it opened in 2008, including being named on the World’s 50 Best Bars list for 14 consecutive years since 2010. A new book takes readers behind the scenes at this iconic establishment, which adheres to the hotel motto placere placet: ‘it pleases to …

[ad_1] Boekenhoutskloof’s striking winery in South Africa’s Franschhoek region. Few wineries have achieved so much in such a short time as South Africa’s Boekenhoutskloof. From putting Syrah on the map with its celebrated 1997 vintage to pioneering the Swartland and rehabilitating Semillon as a premium white variety in the Cape, it’s hard to overestimate the contribution of this Franschhoek-based winery. …

[ad_1] Livermore Valley sits just under 50 miles (80 km) east of downtown San Francisco. This modest valley, oriented east-west, was one of California’s most historic winegrowing areas but is today much less visible thanks to the long shadows cast by better-known Napa and Sonoma. Around 1885, however, Livermore would have likely been the wine country destination of choice for …

[ad_1] Tenuta Olianas in Sarcidano, southern Sardinia Situated in the heart of the subregion of Sarcidano, in southern Sardinia, Tenuta Olianas lies 50 minutes to the north of Cagliari. Boasting 35ha of vineyards, the estate – the only Demeter-certified company in Sardinia – focuses on key native varieties Cannonau, Vermentino, Bovale, Malvasia, Nasco and Semidano. Flagship wines include the Cannonau …

[ad_1] Lo Sparviere in Franciacorta DOCG, Italy Lo Sparviere Lo Sparviere was founded by Monique Poncelet Gussalli Beretta in 1974, at a time when Franciacorta was a young DOC, with barely a dozen producers of sparkling wine. It was the first of the group of high-profile estates which went on to shape the modern history of Metodo Classico in Italy. …

[ad_1] However, not all Manhattan-based wine stores are created equal, and seeking one that best suits your needs is a great place to start. Whether looking for well-aged greats from France and Italy or a unique selection of low-intervention or natural wines, Manhattan certainly has a well-stocked store for you; it’s simply a matter of knowing where to look. We’ve …

[ad_1] Malvazija vines with Istria’s hilltop town Motovun in the background. If there is one country’s wine quality evolution to follow at the Decanter World Wine Awards, it might well be Croatia. In just two years, the country has more than tripled its Gold medal count at the international competition. But what’s more, its indigenous varieties have featured in the …

[ad_1] The vineyards of Mercurey. According to local legend, Napoleon stopped in the village of Mercurey as he returned from exile on the island of Elba. Quenching his thirst with the local wine, he is said to have exclaimed: ‘This Mercurey is excellent, its colour reminds me of the ribbon of the Légion d’honneur, and the bouquet of heady aroma …

[ad_1] Inside the April 2024 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Italy’s future greats Tiziano Gaia asks some of Italy’s most respected winemaking names to nominate the rising stars in their regions My top 20 Langhe Nebbiolo These Piedmont reds offer approachable drinking as well as good value, says Aldo Fiordelli Brunello di Montalcino 2019 Michaela Morris is captivated by the …

[ad_1] The vineyards of Tommasi wines on the southern shores of Lake Garda, Italy Sooner or later, wine drinkers seeking to get to know Italian wine, in all its diverse flavours and styles, always come to hear of the renowned Tommasi family. Their history speaks for itself: after Giacomo Tommasi purchased a small parcel of land in Valpolicella Classica in …

[ad_1] The Misawa Vineyard in Akeno, Yamanashi, with a view of Mount Fuji. Credit: Grace Wine The rain stopped as our high-speed train from Tokyo entered into Yamanashi Prefecture’s Kofu Basin. Changing to a local train at Kofu station, we continued northwest to Nirasaki, where we were greeted by the soft-spoken Mr Shigekazu Misawa, the fourth-generation proprietor of Grace Wine. …

[ad_1] WInemaker Mike Beneduce during harvest at his New Jersey Beneduce Vineyards. America’s defining ethos of freedom, at times a stereotype, is nonetheless a guiding principle that binds the nation. New Jersey embodies this ideal, even when it comes to winemaking. From Bordeaux-style blends, sparkling wines, and ambitious co-ferments, Jersey is paving its identity through freedom of expression. Grape expression. …