The Neustift Abbey (Abbazia di Novacella) was founded in Brixen in 1142, making it one of the oldest continually operating wineries in the world. Although the grape originated a few hundred miles to the north in Germany, Kerner... Read More
Grignolino (green-yoe-leno), a native grape of the Monferrato Hills, whose name means 'many (grape) pips is not as famous as Dolcetto and Barbera, but Piemontese locals drink plenty of this cheerful red while waiting for Barolo... Read More
It's still possible to stock up on Nymphea by the case. After re-tasting it at the end of the summer, Nymphea continues to pop with electric brightness and satisfyingly plush fruitiness from 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 7%... Read More
Listan Blanco is another name for Palomino, the grape made famous by Sherry producers. This crisp white wine has no flor or Sherry notes, but the volcanic rock shines through with flint, minerals, lemon fruit, indigenous yeast,... Read More
Also called Palomino Negro, high-altitude Listan Negro yields a savory, medium-bodied red wine with bright, dry red fruit, minerals, and mountain herbs. There is no wood vinification, just tank fermentation with indigenous yeasts... Read More
Outstanding estate-made family wines are rare at the $13 price point, and that's why we like Barnard Griffin so much. It's made from Columbia Valley fruit vinified into a refreshing style of Sauvignon Blanc with its own... Read More
Bellande showcases the purity and beauty of Willamette Valley fruit at a reasonable cost. Crafted by Brianne Day of Day Wines, this Pinot Noir is 100% organic fruit from the choicest AVA sites, including Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill-Carlton,... Read More
Most Italian Pinot Grigio comes from Alto Adige or Friuli-Venezia Giulia, but Bruno Verdi hails from Oltrepo Pavese in Lombardy (30 miles south of Milan and 50 miles north of Genoa). While it is true that so many Pinot Grigios... Read More
Named after an old farmhouse, Cieck is a 32-acre winery in northern Piedmont at the foot of the Alps. Local varieties include the usual red grapes like Nebbiolo and Barbera, but Erbaluce is a white varietal native to the Canavese... Read More
Crafted as a chuggable red wine, Puszta Libre comes in a skinny, easy-to-hold, Riesling-shaped bottle that will be emptied soon after opening. The blend of 60% Zweigelt, 20% St. Laurent, and 20% Pinot Noir is grown in the Burgenland... Read More
Named for the vespa (wasps) who love this grape as much as we do, Vespaiolo (ves-pie-olo) is famous for its late-harvest wines, but the dry version is pretty remarkable too. One sniff and taste, and it's no wonder bees and... Read More