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Anachronistic Brunello. Daniele Cernilli reflects on criticism

Daniele Cernilli
A young critic calls Brunello di Montalcino wines from the southern area, from Sesta to Sant’Angelo in Colle, “anachronistic,” accusing them of being too alcoholic and full-bodied. But wine, like art, should be interpreted, not bent to the taste of...
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American wine criticism between expertise and competition

Daniele Cernilli
Evaluations of Italian wines by major American critics diverge strikingly. It comes to mind that this is a kind of score marketing, that is, they take into account principles governing competition and editorial positioning. American wine critics who cover Italy...