Tastings
This section contains articles about wine tastings that the DoctorWine team conducts around Italy: by types, wineries, vintages.
It is the turn of Colli di Luni Vermentino Cavagino 2023 Cantine Lunae
For the column “Wines Awarded 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks to us about Colli di Luni Vermentino Cavagino 2023 Cantine Lunae If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information:...
La Ricolla, natural wines from the Riviera di Levante
Anyone who thinks DoctorWine is against natural wines tout court should read this article. For La Ricolla, natural wines from the Levante Riviera, an exception can be made… “But do you have the winemaker?”. To this question Daniele Parma looks...
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marruccheto 2019 Banfi in video tasting
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Banfi’s Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Marruccheto 2019 If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for...
Barolo Sarmassa 2020 Marchesi di Barolo, tasted for you by DoctorWine
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Marchesi di Barolo’s Barolo Sarmassa 2020 If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you...
Friulian sauvignons to uncork
We often talk about Sauvignon, this aromatic white that is much loved around the world. We offer three affordable Sauvignons from Friuli (one from Collio and two from Colli Orientali), all of which are worth uncorking. Just recently, following one...
Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena Premium Mention Honorable 2023 in videotasting
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena Premium Mention Honorable 2023 Cleto Chiarli If you want to learn more about this column, here is all...
Sauvignon Enos I 2022 Tenuta Montauto in video tasting
For the column “Wines Awarded 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Maremma Toscana Sauvignon Enos I 2022 Tenuta Montauto. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted...
Blanc de Blancs 2020 Marcalberto, among DoctorWine awardees
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about the Alta Langa Blanc de Blancs Pas Dosé 2020 Marcalberto If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the...
Benvenuto Brunello 2024, the preview of Montalcino
Thoughts on Benvenuto Brunello 2024, the vintages presented and our best tastings of both the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino and 2019 Reserves at the Montalcino preview. The now traditional Benvenuto Brunello, a Montalcino preview of the Brunello di Montalcino vintages...
It is the turn of Tenuta Monteti’s 2020 Monteti
For the column “Wines Awarded 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Tenuta Monteti’s Toscana Monteti 2020 If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by...
Catalonia’s Vins de Finca Qualificada arrive.
As of this year, Vins de Finca Qualificada (VFQ), an award given by the Catalan Institute of Vine and Wine, is born in Spain, specifically in Catalonia, focusing on recognizable, high-quality wines according to a strict production protocol. When we...
Here is the Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer 2022 Tramin
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks about the Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer 2022 Cantina Tramin If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for...
Today we taste FCO White Pomèdes 2022 Scubla
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about FCO Bianco Pomèdes 2022 Scubla. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by...
Scent of Sicily
Aromatic or semi-aromatic grape varieties are always popular, because in a wine fragrance is important. Today we are talking about Malvasia and Grillo, two grape varieties that are both fragrant. Italy is full of Malvasias, there are really many varieties,...
Montevetrano 2022, tasted for you by DoctorWine
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks about Colli di Salerno Rosso Montevetrano 2022 Montevetrano. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you...
Today we are tasting the Toscana Pinot Nero La Pineta 2022 Podere Monastero
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for you by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks about the Toscana Pinot Nero La Pineta 2022 Podere Monastero. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted...
Barolo Ornato 2020 Pio Cesare is the star of today’s show
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for you by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli talks about Barolo Ornato 2020 Pio Cesare. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information: Tasted for you by DoctorWine...
Riesling Renano Roeno, a family affair
The Fugatti siblings, Cristina, Roberta and Giuseppe, with the new generation already coming into the business, set their sights on Riesling Renano a decade ago and achieved some really interesting results. Riesling Renano for Roeno is a family affair. On...
It is the turn of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Bolle 2021 Castello Vicchiomaggio
For the column “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for you by DoctorWine,” Daniele Cernilli tells us about Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Le Bolle 2021 Castello Vicchiomaggio. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all the information:...
Pallagrello Nero: a piece of Casertano history
The Territory of Caserta has been home to the Pallagrello vine since the 1600s. In vogue under the reign of the Bourbons, it almost disappeared in the 20th century, only to be recovered recently, thanks to a few stubborn producers....
Today we are talking about Ronco delle Mele 2023 Venica
Here is the second of our “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine” videos. Daniele Cernilli tells us about Collio Sauvignon Ronco delle Mele 2023 Venica & Venica. If you want to learn more about this column, here...
We start with the Palazzo Lana Extrême 2013 Berlucchi Franciacorta
Here is the first of our “Awarded Wines 2025 – Tasted for You by DoctorWine” videos. Daniele Cernilli tells us about Berlucchi Franciacorta Riserva Palazzo Lana Extrême 2013. If you want to learn more about this column, here is all...
A for Aglianico
A grape that can offer wines rich in body and tannin, which in the hands of skilled producers can restore structure but also a certain agility. Bunch of Aglianico La vitis hellenica, hence the current name Aglianico, was introduced by...
Cerretta vertical tasting
Sensory journey to discover the evolution over time of one of Sergio Germano’s Barolos: the Cerretta cru. Cerretta is one of the great Barolo vineyards, claimed by more and more producers in an increasing way over the past fifteen years....
Wine and health: possible combination?
The combination of wine and health was discussed at a conference near Manduria organized by journalist-vineyardist Bruno Vespa, who brought together a table of real experts for the occasion. Is the combination of wine and health possible or not? The...
Brentonico, viticulture and mountain landscape
As a direct testimony, some thoughts on the Brentonico Plateau, Monte Baldo and the dialogue between viticulture and the mountain landscape. These were the subject of a very interesting conference. If I told you. Brentonico do I bring anything to...
Nicolas Feuillatte defies gravity with Mika
Champagne house Nicolas Feuillatte relies on eclectic artist Mika to launch a bridge to young consumers and “defy gravity” with a festive, poetic and colorful style. Colorful and artistic, in two words Defying Gravity. Ecco la nuova collaborazione della casa...
Opportunity in adversity: Opera Unica of Donnafugata
A Chardonnay attacked by botrytis cinerea allowed the birth of a “Opera Unica” wine, taking advantage of a production opportunity in the climatic adversity. This story is a demonstration that sometimes “not all evils come to harm” or that often...
Pecorino, for those who like intense aromas and a strong taste
We dedicate today’s installment of this column of wines for every pockets to Pecorino wine. Its characteristics are able to please many palates. Let’s go back to talking about Pecorino (obviously the wine, not the cheese) since this wine is...
Lambrusco Reggiano, the sparkling wine that enchants
A wine associated with conviviality, Lambrusco Reggiano is fresh, lively and light, with a slight acidity that makes it very thirst quenching and perfect to accompany a wide range of dishes. Lambrusco is one of the iconic wines of Emilia-Romagna....