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Report #63 – The Wines of Friuli: Collio's Special Whites - (39pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- History of Wine in Collio
- Soils and Climate
- The Grapes and Wines of Collio
- Pinot Grigio
- Friulano
- Ribolla Gialla
- Malvasia Istriana
- Picolit and Verduzzo
- The Collio Bianco Blend
- Vintages
- Food and Wine
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Annexes
- Map of Friuli Venezia-Giulia Region
- Communes, Villages & Producers of Collio
Report #59 – Wines of the Piedmont:
Arneis and Nebbiolo from Roero - (33pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- A Brief History
- Geography, Soils and Climate
- Vineyards of Roero
- Arneis
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera & Other Varieties
- Cuisine of Roero
- Marketing
- Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
- Annex: Map of Roero
- Annex: Crus of Roero
Read the free introduction to the Wines of the Piedmont report.
Report #56 – Chianti Classico: Exciting Times - (31pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Producers of Top-Rated Chianti Classico
- A Brief, Up-to-Date History
- Chianti Classico: The Region
- In the Vineyard
- Winemaking
- Chianti Classico: The Wine
- The Sub-Regions/Communes of Chianti Classico
- Marketing Chianti Classico
- Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes (organized by Commune)
- Annex: Chianti Classico Producers and Their Communes
Read the free introduction to the wines of Chianti Classico: Exciting Times report.
Report #47 – The Best of Tuscany - (19pp)
In this Tenth Anniversary Special Report we revisit our favorite producers from throughout Tuscany, including Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and the Maremma.
Report #41 – The Amarones of Valpolicella - (27pp)
- Introduction
- Amarone's Terroir: Soils and Climate
- A Brief History of Amarone
- The Grapes of Amarone
- The Vineyard
- Winemaking
- Styles of Amarone
- Amarone and Food
- The Market for Amarone
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Annexes
1. Vintages 2000-2013
2. Cooperatives in Valpolicella
Read the free introduction to the Amarones of Valpolicella report.
Special Report – The Wines of Montefalco in Umbria - (6pp)
- Introduction
- The Region
- Sagrantino: The Grape
- Winemaking
- The Wines
- Pairing Sagrantino with Food
- Wine Reviews and Ratings
- Annex: Map of Montefalco
Read the free introduction to the Wines of Montefalco in Umbria report.
Report #37 – Wines of Sicily - (30pp)
- A Brief Wine History
- Geography
- Improvements in Viticulture and Winemaking
- The Vineyard
- The Winery
- The Grapes and Wines
- Sicilian Food and Wine Pairing
- The Market for Sicilian Wine
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
Report #35 – The Wines of Soave - (40pp)
- Introduction
- The New Wines of Soave
- Geography and the Vineyard
- Viticulture
- Winemaking
- Producers of the New Wines of Soave
- Soave and the Foods of the Veneto
- Soave in the US Market
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
- Annexes:
- Soil Map of Soave
- The Crus of Soave
Report #31 – Brunello di Montalcino - (30pp)
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- History of Brunello di Montalcino
- Biondi Santi: The Beginnings
- Modern History: Expansion and Investment
- Brunello di Montalcino: The Region and the Wine
- The Sub-Regions of Montalcino
- In the Vineyards
- Sangiovese, The Grape
- Vineyard Management
- Vintage
- Winemaking
- Styles and Types of Brunello
- Single Vineyard and Riserva Brunellos
- Pairing Brunello with Food
- The Market for Brunello
- Tasting Notes and Ratings
Read the free introduction to the Brunello di Montalcino report.
Report #15 – The Wines of Chianti Classico (28pp)
- History of Chianti Classico
- Chianti: The Region and the Wine
- Sangiovese the Grape
- In the Vineyard
- Winemaking in Chianti Classico
- Chianti Classico, The Wine
- Vintages
- Pairing Chianti Classico with Food
- The Market for Chianti Classico
- The Tasting Notes and Rating (250 wines)
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#6 - The Wines of Southern Italy: From Quantity to Quality (40pp)
- Towards Wine Quality in Southern Italy
- The Grapes
- The Role of Consulting Enologists
- The Classification System
- The Producers
- Marketing Southern Italian Wines
- Pairing Southern Italian Food and Wine
- Tasting Notes and Ratings (275 Wines)