“There are, in fact, more soil types in Napa, I’m told, than in the whole of France, and some committed growers are trying to match variety with soil conditions as they replant. But, with a few brilliant exceptions such as the well-drained fans of soil around Rutherford...

Italian white wines are mounting an incredible renaissance lately, as youthful scions of multi-generation families revive abandoned vineyards and resurrect long-lost varieties. They’re also improving on past techniques, making world-class wines at prices that reflect what they were a...

Sauvignon Blanc produces a variety of wine styles, ranging from crisp and citrusy to rich and tropical, often influenced by winemaking techniques and regional terroir. Key styles include New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux-style blends. 

France, Italy, and Napa Valley dominate the popular wine scene. But informed connoisseurs know that Germany is home to one of the biggest, richest and oldest winemaking traditions in the world: Riesling.

The beauty of Lake Garda, the charm of the Dolomites, the sea of Jesolo, the hills covered with vineyards and the relaxing thermal baths, an immense artistic and historical heritage with elegant cities such as Venice and Verona, quaint villages and breathtaking landscapes….. Veneto...

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an Italian red wine made from the Montepulciano wine grape in the Abruzzo region of east-central Italy. It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made from Sangiovese and other grape varieties. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is...

Rosé wines are generally known for their light, fresh, and fruity characteristics, often exhibiting a crisp and refreshing taste. They typically have a pale pink to warm salmon color and can range from dry to sweet.

Many New World producers are adopting Old World techniques to reduce alcohol levels and oak, and some Old World producers are taking a more modern approach to fermentation. There is innovation happening everywhere in the world of winemaking.

Generally speaking, Old World wines – typically European — focus on tradition, terroir, and restrained, earthy flavor profiles. New World wines – again, typically non-European — emphasize fruit-forward, modern techniques. But thesedistinctions no longer hold true across the board.

The Loire is France’s longest river, meandering 1,000 kilometers from the center of France to the Atlantic, and its entire Valley has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its sumptuous Renaissance châteaux and landscapes are its outstanding features, which includes 70,000...