Often in the shadow of its more recognised older brother from Jesi, the Verdicchio di Matelica DOC area of Le Marche is home to some very interesting low production wines. Further away from the Adriatic coast than Jesi, situated in the foothills of the Apennines, the wines display their more
In 2006, Tony and Youmna Asseily became accidental winemakers in their favourite holiday destination, moving their family from Lebanon to Bordeaux. 10 years on they are still proudly living the dream at Chateau Biac. Chateau Biac has an incredibly rich history, including an extensive winemaking heritage; how does it feel
Aglianico del Vulture is one of the most distinctive wines in Italy and yet gets very little attention on international markets. Its Nebbiolo like character has consistently drawn comparisons and while those in Piedmont refer to it as the Barolo of the South, those in the Vulture area are quite
Discover Campania [http://www.wineroutes.press/region-guide-campania-italy/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A wine maker once told me that this was the most dangerous place on earth. With the Phlegraen Fields, or Campi Flegrei, sitting aloft a smouldering cauldron of magma, it is little wonder. We all know the history of Pompei and Herculaneum;
As one moves east from the Rosso Piceno area, another collection of hillsides captures the attention. Located on the gentle slopes between the Aso River and the Tronto River, is Offida, a DOC wine since 2001 that through consistently impressive wines was elevated up to DOCG status in 2011. Regulations
Discover Campania [http://www.wineroutes.press/region-guide-campania-italy/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you had to say just one thing about the wines of Mount Vesuvius, it would surely be the sense of awe their origins evoke. Cultivated in the volcanic soils that surround the small towns and villages at the foot of this
Italy [http://www.wine-guide-italy] | Piedmont [https://www.paulcaputo.wine/region-guide-piedmont-italy] | Barolo DOCG [https://www.paulcaputo.wine/appellation-guide-barolo-docg-piedmont-italy] | Barolo Producer Guides [https://www.paulcaputo.wine/tag/barolo-producer-guides] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custodians of the Bricco delle Viole Cru vineyard site in the village of Barolo, Viberti Giovanni are one of Barolo's traditional
Marco de Grazia has been producing wine on Etna for 15 years and has built an enviable reputation for making iconic wines that are both approachable in youth but also continue to develop positively over time. His wines achieved minor cult status in the late 2000s when considered amongst a
Few domains in Beaujolais are fortunate enough to own vineyards sites in more than a couple of villages. Henry Fessy however boasts an impressive 70 hectares spanning nine of the ten named crus as well as plots in AOC Beaujolais, AOC Beaujolais-Villages and AOC Beaujolais Blanc. Since the late 19th
The Romanian wine scene is in a perpetual state of change. Big producers have always dominated things, particularly on the export markets, but now a second wave of winery startups are starting to get attention for their focus on terroir and personality rather than volume. I spoke to Miron Radić
Quinta do Sagrado is one of my favourite boutique producers in the Douro. It has been in the hands of the Calem family since the early 19th century and today, it still depicts the feel of an independent operation firmly rooted in the history of the region. The quinta itself
If you are a producer of Campi Flegrei wines and would like to get in touch with me, please don't hesitate. Contact me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Campi Flegrei [https://www.paulcaputo.wine/appellation-guide-campi-flegrei-doc-campania-italy] is one of the lesser known DOCs in the southern region of Campania, but nevertheless, in recent
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The Republic of Macedonia continues to pick up new followers of the country's intriguing wines. Although much of the international enthusiasm can be put down to the fact that Macedonia is still an undiscovered wine territory, there is more than just novelty value going on here; a modest
Gosset is a winemaking name that goes back to 1584 and as such, is the oldest house in the Champagne region. It's an awe inspiring heritage and one rarely acknowledged since their origins predate the invention of the world's favourite fizz. Yet back in the 16th
I've just had my first encounter with the wines of Michel Redde et Fils, one of the oldest wine growing families in the Loire Valley. Covering 42 hectares in the communes of Saint-Andelain, Pouilly-sur-Loire, and Tracy-sur-Loire, they are able to depict the classic terroirs of flint, marl and