A Year of Extremes, Revisited
A warmer vintage in Barolo, 2012 produced elegant wines that are showing beautifully now
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Our editors highlight some of Italy's leading vintners and winemakers
Editors’ Guide to the Grand Tour Tastings
The Wine Spectator team shares don’t-miss wines, discoveries and personal favorites to guide your evening’s explorations
8 Outstanding Reds from Around the World
Travel to Sonoma, Tuscany, Rioja and beyond with these new reviews of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo and more, all scoring …
2012 Barolo Retrospective: A Year of Extremes
At Vinitaly 2022, eight leading producers shared their 2012 Barolos, showcasing wines of elegance
2017 Roller-Coaster: Produttori del Barbaresco's Single-Vineyard Riservas
The Piedmont cooperative's 2017 Nebbiolo riservas are austere, with excellent potential for aging
Restaurants and Bars We Love in Italy
Our editors recommend where to dine and drink throughout the country, from Grand Award–winning destinations to local spots …
Sommeliers’ Most Memorable Vineyard Visits
From Austria and Champagne to Portugal and the Finger Lakes, the amid-the-vines experiences that inspired 9 wine pros
Fortune Favors Barolo
Despite early season setbacks, the 2017 vintage delivers fresh, complex reds from top estates
8 Delectable Piedmont Values Up to 91 Points
Discover the Italian region beyond its Barolos and Barbaresco with these new reviews of Nebbiolos and Barberas priced $30 …
Wine Stars: The Gaja Family
Italian wine legend Angelo Gaja, joined by his children Gaia, Rossana and Giovanni, kicked off the Wine Experience seminars …