Regions: Italy — WINE ARCHIVE — Michael Braverman

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Once on life support, the sagrantino grape, little known outside of Umbria and then almost lost to cultivation, now revived and the source of some extraordinary wines.

Sep 9

Sep 9 Once on life support, the sagrantino grape, little known outside of Umbria and then almost lost to cultivation, now revived and the source of some extraordinary wines.

Michael Braverman

Getting to know Pugliese wines with two native grapes. One might be compared to modern music with its unexpected notes and unusual rhythms—and quite satisfying in its way.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Getting to know Pugliese wines with two native grapes. One might be compared to modern music with its unexpected notes and unusual rhythms—and quite satisfying in its way.

Michael Braverman

When you have 2,000 years of winemaking history you’re bound to have some ups and downs. Happily, this region in the south of Italy has a new focus on quality.

Sep 9

Sep 9 When you have 2,000 years of winemaking history you’re bound to have some ups and downs. Happily, this region in the south of Italy has a new focus on quality.

Michael Braverman

Chianti Classico is an officially sanctioned appellation. Super Tuscan is not. Nice story, yes, but not a guide to quality. Frankly, they both translate into pure pleasure.

Sep 18

Sep 18 Chianti Classico is an officially sanctioned appellation. Super Tuscan is not. Nice story, yes, but not a guide to quality. Frankly, they both translate into pure pleasure.

Michael Braverman