Given all of the dystopian news about the demise of the global wine market, it’s nice to be able to share something positive for a change—in fact, it’s actually something that can help wine brands stand out and get noticed in an increasingly (actually, make that exceptionally) challenging sales landscape. I’ve partnered with The Tasting…
Serenity and Chaos (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco Superiore, Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of the reports from my media trip earlier this summer to Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore region. You can check out Part 1 here before you get too excited about Part 2, okay?? Anyway, let’s start featuring some of the more interesting producers from that jaunt: Tenuta d’Asolo Progress For this trip,…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 7, 2024
2020 Giusti ‘Antonio’ Tenuta Aria Valentina (Rosso Veneto): Savory, sexy, spicy, and authentic take on a Bord’x-sinpired red blend. $NA A-
2023 Borgo Conventi Collio Friulano (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): A mineral, nutty, heady, lemony bargain. $25 A-
2009 Bel Casel Col Fondo Vino Frizzante (Bianco da Tavola): Biscuit, blossoms, a bounty of apples, and bodacious awesomeness. $NA A-…
“City of 1,000 Horizons” (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco Superiore Part 1: Masterclass)
During the 4th of July festivities in the States, I had the good fortune to take part in a media tour of a region I’ve long longed (see what I did there?) to visit: Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore. I’ve written about this largely unsung area of bubbly production before, and you can check out that…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 30, 2024
2019 Michele Chiarlo ‘Palas’ (Barolo): Earthy, savory, and not afraid to flex its muscular side. $NA A-
NV Castagner Grappa Riserva 7 Anni ‘Fuoriclasse Leon’ (Trentino): Further proof that the Italians tend to keep all the good Grappa for themselves… $NA A-
2023 Elena Walch Pinot Bianco Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige): As always, a mineral-rich, fresh-as-a-daisy bargain. $23 A-…