Colle Ciocco – Montefalco Traditional Winemaking As wine writers, we’re often hosted by people who talk about family legacies. Yet visiting the Spacchetti family, just outside Montefalco’s historic center, I…
Fongoli: Four Winemaking Generations in Montefalco In the heart of Sagrantino country, surrounded by the gentle hills and knotty old olive trees of Montefalco, you’ll find a winery that seems…
Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors—Tuscany to the west and Marche to the north—Abruzzo is quietly creating a renaissance in Italian winemaking
Perticaia was founded by Guido Guardigli, a man whose deep respect for Umbria’s land brought him back home to revive and reimagine the role of Sagrantino, Montefalco's bold, native grape.
Montioni Winery in Montefalco Montioni: Where Montefalco Heritage Finds Its Modern VoiceAs someone who’s been immersed in the wine world for years—judging competitions, walking vineyards from Mendoza to Montalcino—it's rare…
The Briziarelli family’s roots in Umbria reach back to the 20th century, They pride themselvers on their excellent wine, especially the iconic Sagrantino.
Decanter Magazine Rioja Masterclass A Century of Rioja: Tradition Rooted, Identity EvolvingIn 1925, Rioja became Spain’s first official Denominación de Origen (DO). This formalized what wine lovers had known all…
National Prosecco Week Close your eyes. Listen — not just to the words, but the room. The soft creak of a chair, the hum of air breathing through a building,…
Visit with Planeta Patricia Toth Planeta Rosé Wine from Sicilia?Can Sicily produce a first-rate rosé Wine? Yes!Patricia Tóth, longtime winemaker at Planeta in Sicily, recently traveled to the United States…
Have you heard of the long-anticipated top classification in wines from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano called Pieve?