Summary:  The most celebrated examples of Barolo are among the finest examples of terroir anywhere in the wine world. Thanks to soil formations from millions of years ago, along with climatic conditions, Barolos from various communes can often vary greatly in style. Yet beyond the terroir of site-specific, there is also a human terroir at work, as enologists employ different techniques in their cellars.

Walking along the path that leads to the summit of the Cartizze hill, the town of Santo Stefano gradually emerges in the distance, its bell tower and a few quaint houses standing as a punctuation mark amidst the harmonious mosaic of woodland patches and vineyards.  Like real-life topographic contour lines, the intricately arranged, labyrinthine rows of Glera vines ascend and wind through the characteristic, humpy “hogback” hills. Ciglioni – small, narrow cultivated terraced plots that have been utilised here since at least the 17th century – lend rigour and a sense of order to the vegetative profligacy of this landscape.

Summary:  Valpolicella is home to some of the world’s most unique wine styles all of which are based on grape varieties indigenous to the region.  Discover the natural and human factors that influence their production and the trends driving their evolution.  Educator Deborah Parker Wong was awarded the title of Valpolicella Wine Specialist by the

Summary:  Alto Adige is a land of spectacular contrast and diversity. Positioned in northeast Italy, on the sunny side of the Alps, it is an area where men and mountains have met for centuries. It is a frontier region; not just politically but geographically, climatically, and viticulturally. Winemaking here requires a special skill set. Vineyards are planted from 200m to 1000m and experience huge diurnal swings in temperature, while alpine

Summary:  In this live one hour webinar we will explore a very small but unique appellation in Italy which produces one of the best expressions of Nebbiolo. An appellation where the Alpi Retiche mountains, climate and influence of the Adda River and Lago di Como play key role in the evolution of its wines. Valtellina Superiore DOCG, its Subzones