Two vermentinos from Maremma
Tuscany’s Maremma area is the source for two vermentino wines that are so pleasant it nearly made me forget that this grape once punished me.
Damilano wines focus on fruitful flavors
Paolo Damilano is the fourth-generation to lead the Piedmont Damilano winery, and he was in Manhattan’s Colicchio & Sons restaurant last month to present a
Modern kosher wines for our only Thanksgivukkah
Tonight begins Chanukah and tomorrow brings Thanksgiving, both occasions for enjoying these modern-styled wines suitable for every table. One sip of the 2010 Bartenura Chianti
Five under $20: Delightful wines for holiday parties
Holiday parties are most enjoyable when everything is plentiful, from the smiles to the food and good-value wines. A welcoming glass of Napa Valley’s nonvintage
Boroli Quattro Fratelli Barbera d’Alba: Everyday wine still exceptional
The 2011 Boroli Quattro Fratelli Barbera d’Alba is from a family that knows how to please the palate and the purse. Since 1831, the Borolis
Ornellaia brings Bordeaux to Bolgheri
Ornellaia was born in Italy, but conceived in Bordeaux. In 1981, Lodovico Antinori founded Ornellaia in Bolgheri- then an undeveloped area near Tuscany's coast, but
Biserno continues Antinori’s affair with Bordeaux
I want to yell, "Mom, the Antinoris are doing it again." For more than 600 years, the Antinoris have made Chianti and Chianti Classico wines;
Wines you can party with
No sooner is the Thanksgiving Day table cleared than holiday party planning begins. For a casual group party, buying white and red wines can be
Wine gifts are as traditional as wine itself
These holiday wine gifts will bring smiles and appreciation. Italy's Lombardy region produces Franciacorta, Italy's most prestigious sparkling wine. It's made in the Champagne method,
Red wines to meat
If winter arrives, these delicious red wines will complement hearty fare. I don't know of a better good-value red wine than the 2012 Donnachiara Campania