Tastings
This section contains articles about wine tastings that the DoctorWine team conducts around Italy: by types, wineries, vintages.
Terre di Serrapetrona: the “patience” of Vernaccia Nera
A vertical tasting of Tenuta Stefano Graidi Terre di Serrapetrona Robbione, declined in nine vintages, confirms the longevity of this varietal. Francesca Granelli‘s word. On the occasion of the 20 years of the Serrapetrona Doc appellation., we had the opportunity...
Abraxas’ new course in Pantelleria
The Scudieri family enters the Pantelleria area with the purchase of the historic Abraxas winery, enriching the island with an important player. Federico Latteri, a Sicilian taster and our correspondent, talked about it in Cronache di Gusto. Abraxas, one of...
Falerno Renaissance
A large group of young people is leading the new course for Falerno del Massico appellation wines, both white and red. We are in the province of Caserta and here, according to the ancient Romans, the most sought-after wine in...
Cortona and Syrah: is it true love?
Despite the path mapped out decades ago for a precise and unique territorial identity, thanks to Syrah, the territory fails to take off. Riccardo Viscardi ‘s opinion is that it lacks dynamism and, perhaps, conviction. For the past few years,...
Madre Tuscia 2025 and Agriristorante Il Casaletto
Beautiful evening to learn about the food and wine productions of Tuscia, a territory divided between Upper Lazio and Southern Tuscany. Vignadelmar went to Madre Tuscia 2025 and fell in love withAgriristorante Il Casaletto. In March, on an unusual rain-laden...
25 years of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco
An important anniversary for the Montecucco Consortium, renewing its ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability and looking to the future. Francesca Granelli tells us about it. The Consortium for the Protection of Montecucco Wines celebrates an important milestone in 2025. 25...
Vézelay, who was he?
Vézelay is a corner of white Burgundy unknown to most. Paolo Valdastri tells us about it, thanks to an unusual but very useful experience in approaching a distant wine region. Perhaps Don Abbondio had better ideas about who Carneade was...
Tenuta Maryamado, Tuscan Farm 3.0
A French-Saudi property of the Khashoggi family, the Tenuta Maryamado proposes a modern agricultural, wine and landscape regeneration project, as told by Stefania Vinciguerra. Let’s start with the name, which certainly does not sound Tuscan, but hides the ancient Lucignano...
Under Water Wines: the wines at the bottom of the sea of Campania by Tommasone
That of aging wines underwater is not just a fad: the conditions created under the sea are very favorable for wine maturation. Antonella Amodio gave it a try, tasting Tommasone’s sparkling wines aged in the cellar and underwater. The under...
Vigna Cigliano Solfatara vineyard, the new cru from Cantine Federiciane 1951
Antonella Amodio tells us about the Palumbo family’s Cantine Federiciane 1951 and the new Vigna Cigliano Solfatara wine project in the Campi Flegrei. “Cantine Federiciane is a journey that begins with the passionate work of four generations of farmers united...
Chianti Classico 2022 and 2023, the best labels
A highlight of the Tuscan previews was the tasting of Chianti Classico wines. Riccardo Viscardi comments on the vintages presented in the previews and suggests the best drinks. For the past few years, during the Tuscan previews, I have been...
To learn about Maremma wines there is “mareMMMa, the nature of wine”
Great success for the 6th edition of the Maremma review, dedicated to the three denominations that invest in the Grosseto area. Fabio Cartei tells us his impressions and points out his best tastings. Once again this year we didn’t miss...
Dessert wines: sweet tour in Campania
All of Italy offers a great variety of sweet wines, dessert wines wines or meditation wines: producing them is difficult and expensive and they are less and less common. Antonella Amodio offers us a selection of those from Campania. Campania’s...
From Bolgheri to Suvereto: from Sassicaia to Tua Rita
Quick trip by Riccardo Viscardi and Stefania Vinciguerra to say hello to some friends and preview some icons: Sassicaia 2022(Tenuta San Guido), Redigaffi, Per Sempre and Giusto di Notri 2022(Tua Rita). Passing through Poggio al Tesoro and finding a splendid...
Maculan Award: sweet wines with savory dishes
The Maculan Prize, the competition for the best pairings of sweet wines and savory dishes, is back. Taste-olfactory and emotional combinations capable of ranging from the immediacy of concordance to the wonder of contrasts. Alessandra Ruggi went to the presentation...
Pievi di Montepulciano: the Super Nobile
The Pievi del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano project had its christening (a beautiful presentation) during the preview dedicated to the typology. After a few years of gestation, the first wines of the 2021 vintage finally saw the light of day....
Chianti, always Chianti, very strongly Chianti
Raise your hand if you have never had a glass of Chianti. A straightforward wine with crisp fruit that, for many, represents the Tuscany of everyday drinking. Stefania Vinciguerra offers her thoughts and choices. Returning to the Tuscan previews, today...
Farina Wines, when research enters the enterprise
The fourth generation of the Farina family has embarked on a collaboration with the University of Verona for an interesting research project. Among other aims is to test the materials used in the aging, maturation and preservation of wines, as...
Morellino di Scansano, a wine in excellent health
Thanks to its innate characteristics of natural freshness, pleasantness and authenticity, Morellino di Scansano has carved out a definite space among Tuscan appellations with its own clear identity. Stefania Vinciguerra‘s considerations. Back from the Tuscan previews, with so many tastings...
Ornellaia 2022, “Determination” in vertical tasting
The preview tasting of Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 2022, accompanied by some earlier vintages, showed once again the greatness of this wine. Witness Riccardo Viscardi. Mild weather and clear skies greet us in San Vincenzo as we search for the Poggio...
Torcolato di Breganze, what a Doc!
That of Torcolato di Breganze is a denomination that has distinguished the territory for thirty years. On the occasion of the Premiere of Torcolato Sissi Baratella made a vertical tasting of it that highlighted its longevity qualities. La Doc Breganze...
Cabernet Sauvignon Tenuta Liliana: the Salento of the Future
Antonio and Liliana Intiglietta have focused on Cabernet Sauvignon for their estate in Salento. Supporting them in their project is estate director Andrea Fattizzo, an agronomist and oenologist, with advice from Carlo Ferrini. Erika Mantovan tells us about it. Deep...
Hurray for the Schiava! Of course we mean the Vernatsch
Schiava or Vernatsch, a versatile wine that changes depending on where it is grown: full when it comes from Santa Maddalena, soft when it comes from Lake Kaltern, aromatic if it is grown in the hills of Merano. Stefania Vinciguerra...
Pievalta, San Paolo vertical tasting
To put it in the French way, San Paolo is a cru in the heart of the Castelli di Jesi and belongs to Silvano Brescianini’s Pievalta. Livia Belardelli participated in a vertical tasting, which was surprisingly dynamic. A magical place,...
Sustainability according to Varvaglione
The fourth generation of the Varvaglione family is very sensitive to the issue of both social and environmental sustainability. Annalucia Galeone went to see what good practices are being adopted. Marzia, Angelo and Chicca represent the fourth generation of the...
Prosecco Superiore, the wine of lovers
Valentine’s Day is approaching and, Stefania Vinciguerra reminds us, “the obligation” to celebrate dictates that we choose a wine for the toast. What better choice than a fragrant Prosecco Superiore? If, as Sissi Baratella said recently., the Prosecco Superiore (the...
La Tordera, the three souls of Prosecco
The Vettoretti family of the La Tordera winery has been growing Glera in that of Valdobbiadene for more than a century, then expanded production in the other Prosecco areas: the other Docg, that of Asolo, and the Prosecco Doc. Always...
Two white wines from the Marche region not to be missed
Let’s talk about Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Riserva Salmariano 2021 Marotti Campi and Bianchello del Metauro Chiaraluce 2022 Crespaia. Two whites from the Marche region both 96 points in tasting, both in our guide Wines for every pocket. Those...
Poggio del Crine, the crus of Tenuta Montauto
We are in Maremma, near the border with Lazio, and Riccardo Lepri’s Tenuta Montauto produces two unusual cru of absolute greatness: the Poggio del Crine Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. La Montaùto Estate is certainly the most important Maremma innovation of...
There is rosé and rosé
Of rosé wines, or rosé or for some simply pink, Italy is rich. We can say that each region has its own, almost always with its native grape varieties. We propose 4 of them, from different areas. As is well...