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Tastes of Italy
In each of Italy’s diverse regions, time-honored dishes and specialty products spotlight the local bounty and pair naturally with terroir-driven wines that highlight their place of origin. In this issue’s cover story, we look at 20 major regions for food and wine across Italy, focusing on the dishes, ingredients and wine styles that make each locale a gastronomic delight.
Plus, the annual tasting report on California Pinot Noir spotlights top producers and bottlings with scores and tasting notes from the 2023 vintage. This issue also features reports on Piedmont’s Barbera wines, the Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners of Austria and more!
Cover Stories
Exploring Northern Italy
The Wonders of Central Italy
Southern Italy’s Splendor
Tasting Reports
Pinot Noir Ascendant
Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir
The Many Faces of Piedmont’s Barbera
Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont’s Barbera
Austrian Excellence
Alphabetical Guide to Austria
Features
Senses: In the Heart of West Sonoma Coast
Cobb Wines: Coastlands Vineyard and Beyond
AVA Spotlight: Anderson Valley
Grapevine
Lawsuit May Stymie Trump’s Trade War
Araujos Sell Accendo Winery
Auction Napa Valley Raises $6.5 Million for Local Youth
Counterfeit Crusader Auctions Cellar
Departments
Savoring Italy, Praising California Pinot
Timorasso Stands the Test of Time
Frescobaldi in Oregon
Nicolas Joly and His Loire Valley Wines Remain Outspoken
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