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Around The World In 8 Rosés

Why you should be thinking and drinking pink

May 7, 2013 2:02 pm

The warmer weather brings with it singing birds, blooming buds and an undisputable hankering for pink wine. It’s hard to believe rosés once had a stigma. Nowadays, they’re pretty much a given in the summertime. And why not? Here are 8 to try right now.

Bottle Talk

Art Of The Label: Ornellaia Wines' 25th Anniversary Bottles

Artist Michelangelo Pistoletto for Ornellaia

Feb 28, 2013 5:02 pm

To help celebrate its 25th anniversary, Italian wine maker Ornellaia enlisted artist Michelangelo Pistoletto to craft the bottle design for its 2010 vintage. His gold and ivory silkscreened logo for "La Celebrazione" is an attention-getter to be sure.

Wine Travel

The 6 Sicilian Wines You Need To Be Drinking Right Now. Really? Really.

A world apart from Super Tuscans and Barolos. OK!

Jan 2, 2013 4:01 pm

To say that the north and the south in Italy don’t always get along is an understatement. And the very south, Sicily, is sometimes seen as a separate nation altogether. Unsurprisingly, its wines are unlike many of Italy’s most iconic wines.

Interviews

From Porn Star To Italian Wine Maven

For Natalie Oliveros, wine is the new...forget it

Dec 20, 2012 3:01 pm

There’s a good chance that you might recognize Natalie Oliveros, a.k.a. Savanna Samson, from her roles in such award-winning adult films as The Masseuse with Jenna Jameson and Debbie Does Dallas… Again. (We'll spare you the hyperlinks). But would you believe us if we said we knew her instead from her work with acclaimed winemaker Roberto Cipresso of Fattoria La Fiorita? Read on.

Wine

Blowing Up Right Now: Volcanic Wines

It starts with black soil and ends with white wine

Jun 6, 2012 4:01 pm

Will wine stores have a "volcanic" section in the near future? Oenologist Giovanni Ponchia hopes so. Find out why after the jump.

Hot Fives

5 Things We Learned About Lambrusco

Italy's fizzy red wine is making a comeback

May 14, 2012 5:01 pm

After gaining a bad rap in the U.S. for being overly sweet and fizzy, Lambrusco is making its comeback. Find out why you should give it another chance and why it's the perfect wine to pair with fatty foods after the jump.

Your Daily Wine

Primer: Barolo, Italy’s King Of Wines

Not an entry-level wine, and for good reason

Mar 8, 2012 4:31 pm

A wine nicknamed centuries ago “The King of Wines” might seem intimidating. Indeed, Barolo is not for the feint of heart—or palate. There are plenty of entry-level wines out there. This isn’t one of them. Barolo is an advanced wine, best enjoyed by those who have long ago done away with their oeno training wheels. Not that we're trying to scare you!

Wine

Making the Case for Slow Wines

Embracing local, sustainable farming

Feb 8, 2012 6:01 pm

Unlike Cocoa Puffs and Lean Cuisine dinners, a bottle of wine does not list the ingredients on the label. Ingredients, you say? Isn’t wine just made from grape juice? Well, yes. And no. So, what the heck else could be in there? A lot.

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