Picture an elegant evening out during the Studio 54 era. The wine on the table: very likely a Gavi. Why doesn’t this dry, ...

Italian wines, both red and white, that stand up to winter. The post Expert-approved: The best and boldest Italian wines for winter appeared first on The Manual.

Sparkling Italian wines are perfect for a Valentine's Day aperitivo but are also versatile. They can be enjoyed throughout a ...

Ripasso: Italian term for a process in which dried grapes or leftover grapeskins (pomace) are added to a fermented wine for a period of maceration to increase its intensity, flavor, alcohol and color.

in Italy’s northeast corner. Very dry, crisp and fresh, and made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (Nero) grapes, the wine rested on its lees for 36 months, giving this some heft, but not losing its ...

Ripasso: Italian term for a process in which dried grapes or leftover grapeskins (pomace) are added to a fermented wine for a period of maceration to increase its intensity, flavor, alcohol and color.

According to Ian D’Agata in “Native Wine Grapes of Italy,” the grape Cortese, from which Gavi is made, was a welcome ... like a good time to give this dry white wine another go.