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The Magic of Italy
Italy's rich culture is expressed differently across its provinces. In this issue's cover story, we take you to six destination wine regions and provide a guide to the wineries and local artisans that embody the distinctive history and style of each.
Cover Stories

The Best of Italy
Tasting Reports

The Purity of Piedmont

Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont

Trials & Tribulations

Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes
Features

Health Study Links Wine to Longer Life

Sweet Spot

Tablas Creek's French Accent
Grapevine

EU Wines Spared 100% Tariffs

California Wineries Sue Insurance Firms Over Smoke-Tainted Wines

In Brief: Bordeaux Stars Buy in Napa; Bonny Doon Vineyard Sold

Live Bids Tally $44 Million Across 13 Charity Wine Auctions

Spreading Some Good Southern Cheer

The Rare Air of Cognac

Vacation Vibes with Kathryn & Craig Hall

Spanish Stars, California Gold, Southern Hemisphere Bargains
Departments

Made in Italy

Feedback

Lee Hudson's Stellar Chardonnays

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval to Premiere Rosé Champagne

Lead in His Red: Did Wine Kill Beethoven?

Drug-Dealer Wine-Stealers Busted for Alleged Theft of Royal Wines

Behind the Scenes at Star Trek's Château Picard Vineyard
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