Adventures in Wine

Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink
  • by Greg Martellotto

Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink

Milan is well known as a fashion capital. But, as Italy’s most affluent, bustling city,...

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A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines
  • 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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Slovenia: The Wine Region You Never Knew You Needed to Explore
  • by Greg Martellotto

Slovenia: The Wine Region You Never Knew You Needed to Explore

I have had the pleasure of exploring some of the most exotic and lesser-known wine...

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Understanding the Difference Between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (once and for all)
  • 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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PIWI Wines: The Future of Wine?
  • by Greg Martellotto

PIWI Wines: The Future of Wine?

PIWI is an international group of researchers, enologists, and winemakers who are collaborating to design...

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Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino
  • 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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Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think
  • 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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Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking
  • 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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Are You On A Amalfi Coast Vacation? Here Are The Wines You Should Be Ordering!
  • by Greg Martellotto

Are You On A Amalfi Coast Vacation? Here Are The Wines You Should Be Ordering!

It’s hard not to love the Amalfi Coast. With its dazzling Mediterranean blue waters and...

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Soave: Northern Italy’s Sexy White Wine Region You Must Discover
  • 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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Everything You Need to Know About Etna DOC Wines
  • by Greg Martellotto

Everything You Need to Know About Etna DOC Wines

Sicily is nothing but a dream - from the food to the spectacular coastline to...

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Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Lurking in Brunello di Montalcino’s shadow is a Tuscan wine with just as much grace...

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