Adventures in Wine

Terroir Tales

Dec 17, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

What is Port Wine? Learn More About Port Styles, History and What to Pair it With

Mysterious, underappreciated, timeworn. Let's pull the string to unravel the riddle of this stunning fortified...

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Terroir Tales

Oct 24, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Wines of Croatia: A Taste of the Adriatic

If you're a frequent traveler to Europe and you haven't been to Croatia, it's time...

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Terroir Tales

May 01, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Oakville vs. Rutherford

Your browser does not support the audio element. There is no denying that Napa Valley...

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Italy

Apr 17, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Barolo Brilliance: Unraveling the Mystique of Piedmont's Noble Nebbiolo

Understanding Barolo and Nebbiolo The complex, yet exciting wine history of Barolo dates back to...

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France

Apr 11, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Bordeaux Beyond the Classics: Exploring Lesser-Known Appellations

Dive into the intriguing world of Bordeaux's hidden treasures beyond the classics, where tradition and...

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Italy

Mar 28, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

A Detailed Review of Italian Wine Regions, By Italian Wine Expert

Italy produces almost 20% of the earth’s total wine grape harvest every year. With twenty regions...

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Italy

Apr 05, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines

Age is nothing, but a number, unless we are talking about the wine world. Wines...

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Italy

Mar 23, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Understanding the Difference Between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (once and for all)

There are so many Italian wines out there, so when there's one that shares the...

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Italy

Jan 12, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino

Let’s travel to Umbria - a region home to all good things: truffles, salami, beautiful...

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Italy

Jan 04, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think

When it comes to Sicilian red wines, you must mention Nero D’Avola. It is one...

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Italy

Dec 28, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking

When it comes to Italian wines, people love to talk mostly about reds. But, what...

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Italy

Dec 08, 2022
by Greg Martellotto

Soave: Northern Italy’s Sexy White Wine Region You Must Discover

Just west of Venice lies Soave - one impeccable and important Italian wine region. This...

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