
Robert Camuto
About
Wine Spectator contributing editor Robert Camuto is a career journalist who moved to southern France with his family in 2001 and then to Verona, Italy, in 2015. He has written wine travel stories, winemaker profiles and features for the magazine since 2008. He also writes a twice-monthly, Europe-based column for WineSpectator.com called Robert Camuto Meets…
A frequent traveler through the wine countries of Italy, France and occasionally beyond, Camuto is author of several books exploring old terroirs in modern times: His most recent book is South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy, being released in October 2021. A native New Yorker, Camuto has been a home winemaker and olive oil producer.

At Kermit’s Table, Part 2
The famed importer and author recalls how he went from beatnik to successful wine businessm…

At Kermit’s Table, Part 1
A creative spirit of wine releases his first novel—set in France’s vineyards

Down to Earth in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
At Domaine de la Janasse, the family’s success is based on a unique mosaic of terroirs

The Prince of Greco di Tufo
One of southern Italy’s oldest wineries makes a comeback

Italy’s Up-Country Abbey of Wine
In Alto Adige, an ancient monastery hones delicious Austrian-style whites—placing its faith …

An Italian Mogul Goes Long on Vino
Italian wine retailer Signorvino is booming and buying wineries. Could a store be coming …

Italy Pours Its Best at OperaWine 2025
Hundreds gathered in Verona to celebrate the 14th edition of Italy’s ultimate wine fair