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Appassimento: A Labour of Love

For many of us who enjoy the sensuous profile of a bold, flavourful red wine may already know to seek an Amarone di Valpolicella, a Veneto Region Italian wine that consists of a blend of Corvina, small amounts of Corvinone and sometimes Rondinella grapes.  You may be even more impressed with discovering how this amazing unique style of wine is made.
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BORGO BACCILE by Vini Fantini

For those guided by an oenological compass, this Abruzzo gem is a timeless retreat that is awaiting you.
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Is Climate Changing my wine?

A mixture of unpredictable weather conditions along with innovative solutions is propelling us towards a new normal of winemaking throughout the world.

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The Mystical Rise of Cult Wine

What exactly is a ‘Cult Wine’? Can anyone of us join one?

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Only a Stone’s Throw Away

Genetic research has revealed that Stone Age humans first began to cultivate grapes 11,000 years ago, a far earlier time-frame than previously thought.
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The Last Wild West Wine World

A Californian frontier where outlaws once freely roamed the vast landscape, the wild-hearted region of Paso Robles continues to forge ahead with an inventive spirit and unconventional passion.

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A New 'Winemaking Manifesto’. Rocca Delle Macie celebrates its first 50 Years in style.

With a new ‘Winemaking Manifesto’ and a publishing homage to its founder, Rocca delle Macie embarks on a new chapter with an innovative and passionate outlook.
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“The Stuff Dreams are Made of.” Wine Influences in Cinema

Wine and film share the profound ability to transcend a single sip in a scene that takes our senses away to an entirely different time and place.
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The Chameleon of Grapes

Considered the dominant grape of central Italy, Sangiovese produces everything from everyday drinking to premium wines in a variety of styles.  It might surprise one to know that Sangiovese is actually quite scarce outside of Italy.  In terms of world plantings, Sangiovese is less abundant than many other popular grown grape varieties.
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