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Italy's Frescobaldi
Apr 30, 2021

Italy's Frescobaldi

Lamberto Frescobaldi represents the 30th generation to head the family business. His leadership of the nearly 800-year-old wine company has since the 1990s included important vineyard acquisitions and winemaking advancements, as well as refining projects started by his father. In short, Lamberto has poised the company for continued success in the 21st century.

Cover Stories

Renaissance Man

Renaissance Man

Lamberto Frescobaldi leads his family’s historic wine business toward the future in Tuscany
Apr 30, 2021
10 To Try

10 To Try

Recommended wines from Frescobaldi
Apr 30, 2021
Frescobaldi Estates

Frescobaldi Estates

Breadth and depth in Tuscany
Apr 30, 2021

Tasting Reports

Blue-Chip Barolo

Blue-Chip Barolo

The classic 2016 vintage is the best harvest in two decades for Piedmont’s top red
Apr 30, 2021
Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont

Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont

The more than 500 Piedmontese wines recently reviewed by Wine Spectator show impressive quality, …
Apr 30, 2021
Serious Sauvignon

Serious Sauvignon

The popular California white hits its stride, with innovative winemaking yielding distinctive …
Apr 30, 2021
Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

The more than 150 California Sauvignon Blancs Wine Spectator reviewed for its latest tasting report …
Apr 30, 2021
Italy’s Signature White

Italy’s Signature White

Pinot Grigio impresses in a range of styles
Apr 30, 2021
Alphabetical Guide to Pinot Grigio

Alphabetical Guide to Pinot Grigio

Among the more than 70 Italian Pinot Grigios tasted recently by Wine Spectator are bright, value …
Apr 30, 2021
Scenic Route

Scenic Route

Take the time to explore California’s lesser-known white wines
Apr 30, 2021

Features

Green Teams

Green Teams

Winegrowers band together to address environmental challenges and ensure long-term success
Apr 30, 2021
California Dreamin’

California Dreamin’

Our editors select their favorite values from the Golden State, with something for everyone
Apr 30, 2021

Grapevine

COVID-19’s Impact on Our Senses

COVID-19’s Impact on Our Senses

Scientists are still researching key questions around the coronavirus: Why do we lose our sense of …
Apr 30, 2021
Faiveley Buys Stake in Williams Selyem

Faiveley Buys Stake in Williams Selyem

A business deal between the two Pinot Noir powerhouses; plus Wine Spectator Scholarship donates …
Apr 30, 2021
Penfolds Debuts California Collection

Penfolds Debuts California Collection

Decades in the making, the Australian company's new bottlings include Napa Cabernet and a Cabernet-…
Apr 30, 2021
Hoosier Heritage at Jacobs & Brichford

Hoosier Heritage at Jacobs & Brichford

The Indiana cheese brand shows the benefits of sustainable, grass-fed cheese-farming
Apr 30, 2021
The Birthplace of Coffee

The Birthplace of Coffee

Discover new world-class examples of Ethiopia's distinctive arabica terroirs
Apr 30, 2021

Departments

Frescobaldi: An Italian Wine Dynasty

Frescobaldi: An Italian Wine Dynasty

The latest issue of Wine Spectator delves into the life of Lamberto Frescobaldi, the 30th generatio…
Apr 30, 2021
California’s Central Coast Makes Its Case

California’s Central Coast Makes Its Case

The Golden State’s winemaking destiny will include this emerging grapegrowing region
Apr 30, 2021
Tasting Krug: A Lesson in Blending

Tasting Krug: A Lesson in Blending

The symphonic production of the world’s most popular wine styles
Apr 30, 2021

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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