In The Glass

Monte Rossa PR Blanc de Blancs NV

by  |  27-05-2025

I’m going to state which is obvious once you think about it in that any quality sparkling wine region in the world has to start with a ‘C’. No C, no quality. You think I’m... more »

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2020

by  |  08-04-2025

I never get tired of the Super Tuscan story. Traveling around various wine regions throughout the years, I’ve encountered no end of winemakers who’ve decided to invest heavily in French varieties for any number of... more »
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Five Proseccos to know right now

by  |  09-02-2024

The sparkling wines from Prosecco can often get a bad rap. The fact that it’s very easy to find them for 5€ and under doesn’t do terribly much to elevate the brand, admittedly. Of course…... more »

G.D. Vajra – Langhe 2020

by  |  17-04-2023

It’s one of many infamous questions on a higher-level wine exam: “Name three Italy DOCGs for Nebbiolo, not including Barolo.” The quick thinker immediately blurts out “Barbaresco!” and then it gets a bit murkier with... more »

In The Glass: Angelo d’Uva Lagena 2017

by  |  28-11-2022

Repeat after me, “Variety synonyms, yay!” Indeed, not terribly catchy and also one of those things that makes people scream indiscriminately at either their screen or wine list, depending on if wine studier or drinker.... more »

The wines of Oltrepò Pavese 2022

by  |  09-11-2022

On the flight to Milan, I was rolling the name, “Oltrepò Pavese”, around in my head. The Pavese bit made plenty of sense as this is a wine region located within the province of Pavia... more »

In The Glass: Defilippi i Gessi – Crocetta 2021

by  |  19-10-2022

This has been a year of the unforeseen (see: Russian invasion) but if you were to ask me what I wouldn’t have expected in a wine context, in no way shape or form would I... more »

In The Glass: Elena Fucci Titolo 2019

by  |  03-10-2022

There remain those who may be convinced that wine choices of the future will all be via a “discovery engine“. The only way I’ll buy into that is if, like in Demolition Man’s version of... more »
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Capezzana & DOCG Carmignano

by  |  29-10-2020

“Never too young. Never too old.” This is such a wonderful manner to describe DOCG Carmignano and was said by Eric de Rothschild, the director of an “obscure” winery called, Château Lafite Rothschild, when he... more »

Oddero: A rainbow of vintages, Barolo and beyond

by  |  07-11-2019

Being in London means tasting a great many wines if one is so inclined. While the WSTA trade calendar is simply amazing in its listing of tastings and events, incredibly, not everything that happens is... more »