Michele Chiarlo: Three Barberas from La Court 25 June 2026 | Tastings Alessandro Gaboardi Barbera spent most of the 20th century as Piedmont’s most democratic grape. It grew nearly everywhere, yielded generously, and ended… Continue reading
When Cava is not Cava Anymore – Corpinnat and the Producers Redefining Penedès Sparkling Wine 24 June 2026 | Sparkling Wine Alessandro Gaboardi There is a question that surfaces more and more frequently in conversations about Catalan sparkling wine: what exactly are you… Continue reading
Cava Beyond the Basics – Altitude, Craftsmanship and the Evolution of Style 15 June 2026 | Sparkling Wine Alessandro Gaboardi So, you have the framework, the classifications, the grapes, the geography. Now, for the part that actually matters when the… Continue reading
Querce Bettina: Between Magic and Reality. A Five-Vintage Brunello Vertical 18 January 2026 | Red Wine Alessandro Genova The Querce Bettina winery, founded in the 1990s, is located on the south-west slopes of the Municipality of Montalcino. On… Continue reading
Cava – A Guide to Spain’s Traditional Method, New Zoning and Tasting Notes 12 December 2025 | Sparkling Wine Alessandro Gaboardi Cava stands today as one of the cornerstones of European sparkling wine. Protected by its Denominación de Origen and produced… Continue reading
Chablis’s secret: How Limestone Creates a Pure Chardonnay 3 October 2025 | White Wine Alessandro Gaboardi Can Chardonnay taste this pure? In the northern region of Burgundy, where winemakers battle a cool continental climate and the… Continue reading
Monteverro, a Red Bordeaux Blend from Maremma 19 July 2025 | Red Wine Alessandro Genova The Monteverro Estate was founded in 2003, near Capalbio, in the southern area of the Tuscan Maremma. The goal for… Continue reading
Cantina Lunae: Vermentino among Sea, Marble and Olive Groves 22 April 2025 | White Wine Alessandro Gaboardi In the heart of Lunigiana, nestled between Liguria and Tuscany, lies one of the most compelling interpreters of Vermentino, Cantina… Continue reading
Sordo, the vertical tasting of Barolo Ravera 31 March 2025 | Red Wine Alessandro Genova We have already talked about the Giovanni Sordo winery, a historic producer in the Barolo area. The company’s vineyards stretch… Continue reading
Julien Schaal: Mastering the Art of Alsace Grand Cru Riesling 28 March 2025 | White Wine Alessandro Gaboardi The Riesling Grand Cru Kastelberg is a clear example of wine that expresses the terroir and the traditions of Alsace…. Continue reading
