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Insider’s Wine Travel Guides

Where to go, taste and stay in the world’s great wine regions — written from the road, not the desk.

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Insider's Wine Travel Guides

Abruzzo

Red wine bottle and glass overlooking Montepulciano, Tuscany at sunset.

Apr 07, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Montepulciano vs Montepulciano d'Abruzzo: What's the Difference?

Montepulciano isn’t one wine — it’s two completely different stories. One is a bold, fruit-driven...

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Burgundy

Mar 19, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Burgundy Prices Are Up 30% — Where Smart Buyers Find Value

Burgundy prices are up over 30% — but the smartest buyers aren’t paying it. The...

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Travel Guide

Man in a blue blazer nosing a glass of white wine in front of shelves of aged bottles

Mar 13, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

The Complete Rome Wine & Dining Guide for Wine Lovers

Rome’s wine culture is built on simple rules: drink local, match wine to the food...

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Georgia

Jan 21, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Georgia Wines: 8,000 Years of Tradition, A Modern Renaissance

Eight thousand years of unbroken winemaking, clay qvevri buried in the earth, and amber wines...

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Bordeaux

Hilltop village with a tall church spire above rows of vines in autumn

Sep 16, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

A Wine Lover’s Guide to the Bordeaux Wine Region

Bordeaux proudly wears the crown as France's wine capital, celebrated globally for its exceptional wines...

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Baja California

Wide vineyard rows on a valley floor with dry hills and clear sky beyond

Sep 16, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Baja California Travel Guide: Explore this Unique Mexican Wine Region

Are you a wine and food lover? Consider Baja California as your next destination. Baja...

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Napa Valley

Aug 04, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

A True Wine Insider’s Guide to Napa Valley: The Ultimate Guide to Napa Valley 2025

Napa Valley landscape There are literally hundreds of wineries and restaurants to visit in Napa...

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Italy

Woman at a terrace table with a spritz cocktail, the Colosseum in the background in Rome

Jul 31, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Local Wine & Dining in Rome | Travel Guide for Wine Lovers

Rome & Lazio – A Local's Guide for Wine Enthusiasts Rome, the Eternal City, is...

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Campania

Cliffside buildings above the sea on Capri, with a distant mountain across the bay

May 20, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Guide to Capri: Where to Stay Eat and Drink, without a Boat!

Capri is a beautiful island in the Bay of Naples that sings la dolce vita....

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Sustainable Wine

Snow-covered hillside vineyard at sunrise, with rolling hills and a village in the valley below

Mar 25, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

EU Winemakers Heading for the Hills: Climate Change Rewrites the Wine Map

At Big Hammer Wines, we're committed to navigating these changes alongside you. Our upcoming selections...

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Italy

Two men on a vineyard terrace with wine bottles on the rail, gesturing toward a hilltop town

Feb 28, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Tuscan Wine That’s Redefining Excellence

If you’re a fan of Tuscan wine, you probably already know about Brunello di Montalcino...

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France

Woman holding a glass of red wine on a terrace overlooking Paris with the Eiffel Tower behind

Jan 20, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

How the Judgment of Paris Shook Up the Wine World

Let’s rewind the clock to 1976. The Judgment of Paris—no, it’s not a new reality...

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Portugal

Overhead view of four glasses holding dark red, golden, amber and rose wines on a stone surface

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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Bordeaux

Symmetrical stone chateau with shuttered windows, clipped topiary cones and tulip beds in front

Dec 03, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Bordeaux Travel Guide 2024: Walking Tour in Bordeaux City - Local's Ultimate Food & Wine Insider Tips

Explore Bordeaux's best restaurants, wine bars, châteaux tours, and hidden gems. Local expert guide to...

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Croatia

Close-up of a hand holding a glass of chilled white wine against a background of steep coastal vineyard rows, mountains, and the blue waters of the Croatian coast during golden hour.

Oct 24, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Wines of Croatia: A Taste of the Adriatic

A taste of the Adriatic: Plavac Mali ripening on seaside slopes, Zinfandel's ancestral Dalmatian home...

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Burgundy

Red wine pouring from a dark bottle into a glass against a deep red background

Sep 21, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

The Best Burgundy Vintages in the Past 20 Years

Burgundy produces excellent wines year after year. That’s why the wines from the region are...

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Italy

Jun 06, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Italian Wine Ambassador’s Insider Notes on the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage

Every November herds of wine journalists and a handful of professionals make their pilgrimage to...

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Napa Valley

Vineyard sign reading "Cabernet Sauvignon Block 8" among vine rows with mountains behind

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

Rolling hills covered in vineyard rows under a clear blue sky, with farmhouses on the ridges

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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Bordeaux

Woman in a blue dress and striped sun hat walking between sunlit vineyard rows

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

Terraced vineyard rows on a hillside above a valley, with mountains and cypress trees beyond

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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South Africa

A man pouring red wine into a glass for a woman leaning against a stone wall, with a backdrop of terraced vineyards along a misty coastline and sea at sunset.

Feb 29, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Exploring the Marvels of The South African Wine Regions

Two oceans, ancient soils and the Cape's dramatic wine country. Stellenbosch Cabernet, the Swartland revolution,...

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Italy

Large oak cask in a brick-vaulted underground cellar at Talosa, Montepulciano

Dec 27, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Talosa Vino Nobile Cantina Storica in Montepulciano

Discover the rich history and commitment to quality that defines Talosa, a distinguished winery owned...

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Italy

Man standing in a cave-walled tasting room with seated guests and red wine bottles on the tables

Dec 27, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Embark on an Unforgettable Tuscan Adventure Sangiovese wine

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano holds the distinction of being the inaugural Italian DOC. Often hailed...

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