Carignano grape makes a balanced red
A good value wine is always welcome, especially when it also introduces you to an uncommon grape and region like carignano from Sardinia. After Sicily,
Party on the cheap with good-value wines
Budgeting for holiday parties is made easy with good- value wines from these highly-regarded family-owned companies. Pouring a Spanish Cava like the nonvintage Anna de
Celebrate with four Italian and Spanish reds under $25
In my continuing search for reasonably-priced wines for holiday dinner parties or meals out at favorite BYOBs, this week I’m seeing red. Renato Ratti is
Sparkling wines from Italy, Spain and California offer bubbles at a bargain
Choose these sparkling wines for Saturday night’s festivities, and you’ll be cheering for your wallet as well as the New Year. Mumm Napa Brut Prestige
From java masters, robust Italian reds
Last week brought the first frigid winter air, and I recommended a wonderful antidote: Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino. In 1975, Roman lawyer Gabriele Mastrojanni established
Piccini preserves Chianti Classico style
Tradition in the wine world is claimed more than it is observed, but you can find it in a glass of the 2008 Piccini Chianti
Fontanafredda Barolo seduces with classic body, cherry flavor
Fontanafredda was born out of love, winemaker Danilo Drocco said at a restrospective tasting of Barolos from the Piedmontese winery two weeks ago. In 1858,
Cecchi honors tradition while making modern wines
Now in its second century of Tuscan winemaking, theCecchi family is modernizing its wines without losing its roots. In 1893, Luigi Cecchi made the first
A pair of refreshing Tuscan reds for sipping under the sun
Summer is a season for flavorful, medium-body red wines such as Frescobaldi’s Remole and Nipozzano Riserva. When the sun is searing and the humidity enveloping,
Good enough for Sinatra, and even better now
A recent tasting of Soave wines reminded me how delightful they are for summer and showed that this ancient wine area has recommitted itself to