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What Is a Super Tuscan? Italy's Rule-Breaking R...
A Super Tuscan is a Tuscan red made outside the region's traditional appellation rules, often with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Here is how Sassicaia and Tignanello started it, what IGT...
What Is Pecorino Wine? Italy's White Grape, Not...
Pecorino is a white grape from Abruzzo and the Marche, not a cheese. How it nearly vanished, what it tastes like and the three bottles we bring to Ontario.
Prosecco Rosé: What It Is and What to Pair It With
Pink Prosecco only became official in 2020. What goes into it, how it differs from white Prosecco, and what to put on the table with it.
Barolo vs Barbaresco: What Is the Difference?
Same grape, different villages and different rules: how to tell Barolo from Barbaresco, and which to open when.
Falanghina Wine Guide: Taste, Food Pairings and...
Campania's fresh, dry white: what Falanghina tastes like, where it grows and what to serve it with.
What Does Millesimato Mean on Prosecco? Label G...
Pick up a bottle of Prosecco and the label can read like a code: DOC, Millesimato, Extra Dry, a year. Each word has a precise legal meaning, set out in...
Nero d'Avola: Sicily's Bold Red Grape Explained
Sicily's boldest native red, explained: what Nero d'Avola tastes like, what the DOC rulebook actually requires, and which Solo Cru bottles pour it best.
Italian Amaro and Liqueurs: A Beginner's Guide
Amaro means "bitter" in Italian, and once you know what separates it from a liqueur and a vermouth, the whole shelf makes sense. Here's the plain-language version, plus the bottles...
What Is Vin Santo? Tuscany’s Holy Wine Explained
How Tuscany’s Vin Santo is made from dried grapes and aged in sealed barrels, and how to serve it at the end of a meal.