Articles
G.D. Vajra – Langhe 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 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 »
Oddero: A rainbow of vintages, Barolo and beyond
by Miquel Hudin | 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 »
The 10€ Barolo experience
by Miquel Hudin | 06-03-2017
Barolo. One of the most elegant of Italian wines, this famed, delicate Piedmonte interpretation of the Nebbiolo grape has been treasured for years now. It must be noted that it’s a wine that could takes... more »
Ceretto Barbaresco 2013, it does go boom
by Miquel Hudin | 22-08-2016
If I were to tell you that Nebbiolo was spelled with two b’s, you’d look at me like I was an imbecile as yes, there are indeed two b’s in Nebbiolo. But, if I were... more »
In The Glass: Gaja – Sito Moresco 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 05-10-2015
Opening up an Italian wine is often opening up a bottle of hurt. While the Italian classification systems aren’t as difficult as the French, they’re not as straightforward as say, Spain. There exist multiple levels,... more »