CAMPANIA The ‘shin' of Italy’s boot, Campania is one of the country’s oldest wine regions (the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines all planted grapes here), anchored by its capital city, Naples. The name is derived from...
Catalonia Spain The wine region of Catalonia is located in the northeast of Spain, south of the eastern Pyrenees, bordering France and along the Mediterranean coast. The region has almost 600 km of coastline, being...
NEW WORLD PILSNER This month we’ll be taking some sidestreets down a very familiar road for most. Pilsners are one of the most popular styles in the world, with the best perfectly balancing a grainy...
MONTENIDOLI Might as well confess at the outset that I am violating one of my internal rules for the club this month. (No, not that one. Don’t worry these wines are both from Italy -...
Umbria Situated in a hilly region close to Perugia, the Goretti estate experiences a stunning interplay of sunrises and sunsets, resulting in breathtaking vistas and vivid colors. Coupled with the fertile soil of Umbria, this...
Château La Nerthe Every so often, I have the pleasure of being invited to winemaker lunches, where a visiting vigneron hosts wine buyers and showcases their wines alongside some fabulous food. Last week I was...
