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The Piedmont Series - Barbaresco

Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Barbaresco, one of the classic varietals, is the focus of this informative piece.

In the next two articles I will take the two most popular wines made in Piedmont--Barbaresco and Barolo--and explain the defining differences in both. Though both wines are made in Piedmont and are made solely from the Nebbiolo grape, there are distinct differences that you should know of. Interesting enough, both Barolo and Barbaresco were...read more
 

Italian Wine Designations: DOCG, DOC, IGT

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Ever wonder what those Italian acronyms stand for, or how they came about? Dylan York offers up some wine history.

Italy is one of the oldest wine producing areas in the world, but it was only recently that a designation system for their wines was implemented. Even though Italy has been producing wine since 1 BC, there was no real organization of thought until 1595 when a man named Andrea Bacci wrote his opus titled "De Natural Vinorum Historia." This was...read more
 

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG: Hidden Value in Tuscany

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, June 3, 2008

This is for all those wine lovers who thrill at finding a great.

Finding an inexpensive wine that drinks like a wine twice its price is every wine lover's goal. If you do some research and taste like crazy you can find these wines in just about every region of the world. As a wine buyer, it has always been my main goal to seek out these types of wines and recommend them to my clients. Sure, drinking...read more
 

Veneto: The Many Complicated Faces of Soave

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Veneto region is known for its production of Soave wines; but Soave has experienced a turbulent reputation.

Soave is one of the most complicated and misunderstood white wines found in the Veneto region. When speaking about Soave, some of you may think about the dull and flat wines from Bolla or some of you may recall a crisp, dry, and refreshing wine that a sommelier recommended while dining at fine Italian restaurant. Like so many of Italy's well...read more
 

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The Northeast Italy Series - The Tre Venezie

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

For a region that holds greatly understated wines, consider Tre Venezie.

For the next series of articles I have migrated into the northeast section of Italy, also referred to as the Venezie or Tre Venezie. The area contains three major regions: Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Friuli-Venezie Giulia. Because of the melting pot of international and indigenous varietals that are cultivated here, Tre Venezie contains a...read more
 

The Piedmont Series - Gavi & Roero DOCG

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Looking for a new adventure in white wine? Try the areas of Gavi and Roero.

Before I wrap up my studies of the important wines of Piedmont, I have to tell you about two more areas that produce some great white wines that should not be missed. One is a forgotten classic and the other has recently started to get a little press. I am referring to the Gavi DOCG and Roero DOCG. While you may or may not have heard of...read more
 

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Unique Reds of Sicily

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Have you ever tried a red varietal that grows on the side of a volcano?

At last we reach the red wines of Sicily. I must say that Sicily does quite a bit for an island its size. According to my research, Sicily has more vineyards than any other region in Italy. That would explain why I had so many notes. Most commonly in the DOC regions you will find the grape varietals Nero d'Avola (also known as Calabrese),...read more
 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 5, 2008

History and recommendations for Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano was among the first wines in Italy to receive DOCG status in the 1980s and is considered one of the great wines of Tuscany. It is produced in the township of Montepulciano outside the city of Florence and should not to be confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (made with the Montepulciano grape from Abruzzo) or Rosso...read more
 

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The Piedmont Series - Gattinara & Ghemme

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 26, 2008

You may have never heard of Gattinara and Ghemme... but here is why that should change.

Although the Piedmont may be famous for the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, there are two well kept secrets that are itching to get out. I am referring to the two DOCG wines of Gattinara and Ghemme which are located in the northern area of Piedmont near the Alps. Both of these wines are based on Nebbiolo, also known as Spanna, but they...read more
 

The Piedmont Series - Barbera

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 19, 2008

Learn why this "people's wine" could become your new favorite.

Barbera is Italy's third most cultivated grape variety after Sangiovese and Montepulciano and is known for producing complex, fruity wines with high acidity and low tannins. It is known as the "people's wine" in Piedmont being deeply rooted in the region's viticultural history. Speaking of history, one mishap in particular left a scar on the...read more
 

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