Explore 10 benchmark Italian wines — from Chianti, Friuli, and Piedmont to Soave and beyond — why they matter, how they taste ...

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Let's face it, Chianti can be confusing. With 8 different sub-zones, varying rules on production, a classification called Superiore that can be used in 7 of the 8 zones, and a number of wines that ...

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

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Discover 16 top Italian wines under $30 — from Tuscany and Sicily to Friuli and beyond. Affordable bottles to stock up on now ...

Italian wines can be hard to love. They’re unabashedly old world, full of mouthwatering acidity, brazenly tannic, and as terroir-driven as they come. They’re also endlessly intriguing. Each of Italy’s ...

Nine wines made the 2024 SFIWC final round for best Italian varietal wines. Four of these wines took top honors in their categories. Below are brief descriptions of the wines and tasting notes.

Chianti has long been the best-known Tuscan wine in the U.S. But there are many other fine Tuscan wines. And most of the best of these have sangiovese as their base. Sangiovese typically yields medium ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jillian Dara is a freelance journalist covering wine and spirits. Tuscany is Italy’s most important wine region. It covers 10 ...

Chianti producers seek EU-backed export strategy for South America, Asia, Africa Trump's tariff threat prompts Italian wine makers to diversify export markets Spanish winemakers eye Canada, Latin ...