Discovering the Ghemme DOCG

Ghemme DOCG is located on the opposite bank of the Sesia River compared to Gattinara. Although Ghemme’s wines were historically overshadowed by their neighbor’s prominence, they too maintained a good reputation until the end of the nineteenth century, when the northern Nebbiolos were overwhelmed by their southern counterparts…

From Argentina to the World: Malbec

There are more grapevines in Argentina than in any other South American country. Its vast plains and rugged hillsides are a source of remarkable wines at all price points. In fact, Argentina is the seventh-largest wine-producing country and the eighth-largest wine consumer worldwide. Argentina’s success can be widely attributed to its talented grape growers, winemakers, and for sure to the Malbec grape variety…

Oregon Pinot Noir: Amongst the Finest on Earth

Oregon is now the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the USA after California, Washington, New York and Pennsylvania. However, Oregon has never been about quantity, but quality. Oregon has the unique climatic conditions to grow one of the finickiest grapes on earth: Pinot Noir and winemakers in the area have mastered the art of turning such a delicate varietal…

Discovering Barbaresco, The Queen of Piedmont

Barbaresco, like Barolo DOCG, is a highly prestigious Nebbiolo appellation. If Barolo is the king of wines, then Barbaresco is unquestionably the queen.

Local producers have been producing Nebbiolo wines in the Barbaresco area since at least the 18th century, but the wines are not tied with the village’s name. Prior to the 1890s, Barbaresco grapes were frequently employed in the making of Barolo…

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