In fact, Carmenère from the 19th century was preserved under cover in a couple of places around the globe. Most notably, it was flourishing in Chile, where vintners—who once thought it was Merlot—have ...

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I wrote about the uncertain fate of Massa Estate, a spectacular vineyard in the remote Cachagua area of Carmel Valley. It was the source of legendary wines in the 1970s and ’80s — when it was known as ...

From the OG wine capital of Bordeaux in France to the lesser-known vineyard wonderland of Nashik in India, these wine regions ...

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Pinot Gris found its way across the globe as well, nestling in almost every wine region there is, but maybe the Pinot Gris from Hawke’s Bay due to its low rainfall and higher temperature can be ...

Italy is full of delicious wines – from large producers to smaller local wines – but one wine area that is too often ...

While Italian immigrants and its culture have had a long history in Southern California, with some diaspora members introducing wine growing in the region, Los Angeles’s Italian imprint can be ...

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants. From timeless classics, such as spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Vesuvio, to contemporary ...

Below, you’ll find Portland’s most exceptional Italian osterias and trattorias; those looking for a more specific pasta map or pizza map can find it here. New to this map as of February 2025: The ...

A recent Financial Times report has highlighted several emerging wine regions gaining recognition in 2025, driven by climate change, advancements in winemaking, and a renewed interest in indigenous ...

The two sister wineries combined to win 25 medals, better than 99% of the more than 950 wineries entered in the competition.