This article has been published in partnership with World of Fine Wine and Wine Scholar Guild.  A topsy-turvy 2019 Barolo growing season set many challenges for growers who produced wines that are classical in structure, with firm tannins and high acidity but less of the density and richness of recent warmer years, says Andrew Jefford, who was joined by Bruno Besa and Michael Palij MW.

Italy has a rich and diverse history of winemaking, old vines and traditional grape varieties that contribute to the country's ancient wine culture, which has evolved throughout the centuries.  

How to Watch You can watch this live webinar in our community platform here Summary Barolo and Barbaresco are hotter than ever—but how are these wines evolving past their traditional regional stereotypes? In this webinar, wine writer and Piemonte specialist Joshua Dunning dives into the real story behind Piedmont’s modern rise. Forget the usual tale of

When I first joined the wine industry some 16 years ago, I was thrown in at the deep end specialising in selling the world’s finest wines to the well-heeled customers of Northwest London. In those early days, one of the topics that frequently plunged me under the water was when I had to sound knowledgeable about Italian wines. In my first couple of weeks on the job I was given a great piece of advice by one of my seasoned veteran colleagues: if you know just one

How to Watch You can watch this Insider's Guide Interview on our community space here Summary The beautiful rolling hills, outstanding vineyards and possibly the best food in Italy make Piemonte a wonderfully rewarding place for winelovers to visit. If it’s on your

For as long as Italians have eaten good food, they have enjoyed good wine. The country is the world’s second-largest wine producer and besides a few hiccups after the fall of Rome, has been a consistent leader in viticulture for centuries.

On June 25th, London played host to a prestigious gathering of Italy's top wine producers, unveiling their flagship wines to the UK trade and press.

Sicily captivates wine enthusiasts and travellers around the world, an island that in recent years has become famous not just as a holiday destination (White Lotus fans can attest) but also for the growing production of high-quality wines.

Italian reds have become famous all over the world, characterized by their intense structures, rich perfumes and distinctive personalities, often derived from the peninsula’s characterful native grape varieties.

In a country famous for red wine, Italy’s white wines are often overlooked. Although the country has gone global with a range of crisp, well-priced and crowd-pleasing whites, there’s plenty of seriously impressive Italian white wine waiting to be discovered.