Ciliegiolo, named supposedly because of cherry-like flavor, is a grape variety common in Tuscany where it is sometimes...
Castellare di Castellina (IGT Toscana) “I Sodi di S. Niccolò” 2017 (Imported by Winebow, $85) 97 Points
The 2017 vintage represents the 40th anniversary of I Sodi di S. Niccolò, a truly iconic Italian wine. It was...
Guicciardini Strozzi, Maremma Toscana DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
Unsurprisingly, given the stature of the producer, this wine manages a presence without being powerful or in your...
Paolo Manzone, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016
Paolo Manzone is a top producer of Barolo who happens to fly under most peoples’ radar. This Barolo, from the...
Cantina di Tortona, Colli Tortonesi Bianco DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2020
Jan Novak, the knowledgeable sommelier at Il Capriccio, one of Boston top Italian restaurants, recommended this wine to...
Malgrà, Nizza DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2017
Italian wine authorities promoted Nizza, formerly a part of Barbera d’Asti DOC, to DOCG status in 2014 because it...
Malgrà, Nizza Riserva DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2017
This is the big brother to Malgrà’s Giaina. Far weightier, with more apparent tannins at this stage, it...
Emiliana, Valle de Colchagua (Chile) 2018
This robust blend of mostly Syrah (42%) and Carmenere (39%) works beautifully. For those who are interested in...
Viña Tarapaca, Valle del Maipo (Chile) 2018
Made with organically grown grapes, this is a hearty and well-balanced blend of Cabernet Franc (31%), Syrah (26%) and...
Rosé-Nothing but Rosé
Readers may find it odd that I, who am generally unenthusiastic about rosé, should be writing about that category. ...
Quinta dos Roques, Dão (Portugal) 2011
The Dão region, located in north central Portugal, is among the first to receive official delineation, in...
Herdade do Rocim, Alentejo DOC (Portugal) 2019
Portugal remains the source of beautifully priced reds and whites, as this mid-weight red shows. It’s a blend...