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Bernard Zito
Bernard Zito has a long history in the French wine industry, but not primarily as a winemaker. He’s worked for a number of prominent Burgundy Domaines, but always on the...
Bernard Zito
Bernard Zito has a long history in the French wine industry, but not primarily as a winemaker. He’s worked for a number of prominent Burgundy Domaines, but always on the...

Barolo
Do you remember what the weather was like in April of 2013? Any of 2016? Probably not. If you do though, chances are you’re a winemaker. Weather is one factor over...
Barolo
Do you remember what the weather was like in April of 2013? Any of 2016? Probably not. If you do though, chances are you’re a winemaker. Weather is one factor over...

Gattinara
Piedmont is famous for its Nebbiolo grape used to make Barolo and Barbaresco, the King and Queen of Italian wines. Further north, in the subregion of Alto Piedmont, the village...
Gattinara
Piedmont is famous for its Nebbiolo grape used to make Barolo and Barbaresco, the King and Queen of Italian wines. Further north, in the subregion of Alto Piedmont, the village...

Lesser known wines of Italy
Italy is mostly known for its big three grapes: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Barbera. Sangiovese takes the top spot of most planted varietal at just over 10%. Nebbiolo, even though it’s...
Lesser known wines of Italy
Italy is mostly known for its big three grapes: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Barbera. Sangiovese takes the top spot of most planted varietal at just over 10%. Nebbiolo, even though it’s...

Syrah/Shiraz
The Syrah grape, originating from the Rhone region of France, produces a powerful, full-bodied, herbaceous red wine that packs a one-two punch of dark fruits (blueberry and black plum) followed...
Syrah/Shiraz
The Syrah grape, originating from the Rhone region of France, produces a powerful, full-bodied, herbaceous red wine that packs a one-two punch of dark fruits (blueberry and black plum) followed...

Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino wines are among the most esteemed red wines in the world, hailing from the picturesque hills of Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy. They are also the wines that...
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino wines are among the most esteemed red wines in the world, hailing from the picturesque hills of Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy. They are also the wines that...