Tastings
This section contains articles about wine tastings that the DoctorWine team conducts around Italy: by types, wineries, vintages.
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...
Sanlorenzo in Montalcino, a significant vertical
Luciano Ciolfi, owner of the Sanlorenzo winery in Montalcino, organized a vertical tasting of his Brunello. All were very classic wines, the offspring of an approach historically faithful to local tradition. December, Luciano Ciolfi, owner of the Montalcino winery Sanlorenzo...
Wine defender Tava, practically the name of a superhero
The superhero in question are the terracotta wine jars created by Tava, a Trentino-based company that studies clays and their interaction with wine to create amphorae tailored to the producer. A modern superhero who goes by the name of Tava,...
Montepulciano and Tintilia: great Adriatic reds
Both of these wines, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Tintilia del Molise, deserve to be tasted to appreciate the extraordinary wine variety that Italy has to offer. Until 1963 Abruzzo and Molise was a single region, as established by the Constitution, then...
Caveau Bosan, the novelty of the Gerardo Cesari company.
The historic Gerardo Cesari winery, rooted in the Valpolicella territory, presents its newest addition: the Caveau Bosan, where historical vintages of the famous Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Bosan are kept. Caveau Bosan is the newest addition to the Gerardo...
Chiorri, historic Umbrian winery
More than 130 years of history for one of Umbria’s most historic wineries. Founded in 1890, Cantina Chiorri embodies the expression of the ancient tradition of the Colli Perugini. The Chiorri Winery embodies the expression of the ancient winemaking tradition...
Vinacria – Ortigia Wine Fest, beautiful initiative
The first edition of Vinacria – Ortigia Wine Fest hit the mark in trying to propose alternative ways to update the language and rituals of the “wine world” in addressing new generations. From December 14 to 16, in Ortigia, the...
Bolgheri Superiore 2022 preview, the top 10
Bolgheri Superiore 2022 will be released only in a few months, but we had the opportunity to do a very early tasting and anticipate our first impressions. Early September; high temperatures, clear skies and the linear beauty of the Cypress...
Let’s taste the Furore Bianco Fiorduva 2022 Marisa Cuomo
For the column “Wines Awarded 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about the Costa d’Amalfi Furore Bianco Fiorduva 2022 Marisa Cuomo If you would like to learn more about this column, here is all the...
Galluccio: the wines of Caserta’s volcano.
In the northern part of the province of Caserta, the Galluccio Doc appellation features wines based on Falanghina and Aglianico. A very small production of close to 200,000 bottles. With a population of 2,000, Galluccio covers an area of thirty-two...
Les Chevaliers, the qualitative breakthrough of the Cave des Onze Communes
Cave des Onze Communes is the largest wine cooperative in the Aosta Valley. With the new Fumin Les Chevaliers, made with the advice of Beppe Caviola, the quality breakthrough is assured. With the arrival at the largest cooperative in the...
Muratori presents the still wines of Franciacorta
The Muratori family winery presents two novelties, the result of experimentation outside the comfort-zone of Franciacorta: a still Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir, bearing the signature of Riccardo Cotarella. The birth of a new wine is always a celebration for...
The point about Apulian wines
Puglia wine is poised to write new chapters in the history of wine, with its ability to evolve without losing its identity. Apulian wines are undergoing a transformation, focusing on quality production and enhancement of native varieties. Apulia, a land...
Umberto Cesari Rubicone Sangiovese Resultum 2020 video-tasting
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for you by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks aboutRubicone Sangiovese Resultum 2020 Umberto Cesari. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by DoctorWine...
Il Pollenza Marche Rosso Il Pollenza 2020 tasted for you by DoctorWine
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks about the2020 Il Pollenza Marche Rosso. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by DoctorWine...
Velenosi Vini Offida Ludi 2021 in video tasting
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks aboutOffida Ludi 2021 Velenosi Vini. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by DoctorWine –...
The best scented bubbles of Asti Docg
Moscato bianco, either in the “mushroom cap” sparkling version known as Asti or the “flush cap” sparkling version known as Moscato d’Asti is an extraordinary wine, an all-Italian treasure worth rediscovering. The best fragrant bubbles of Asti here they are....