The 2017 vintage is a warm year that will require a very poor hand to make an under-ripe Amarone della Valpolicella. With plenty of richness in the wines, will there still be finesse in the mix? The post Amarone Opera Prima and its 2017 tasting appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

If you are looking to buy the Barolo 2016 or Barbaresco 2017, this is the perfect time to do so. The cashflow will help many people in these difficult times The post The Piedmontese in the Coronavirus storm appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

Not all about taste or perceived prestige for Valpolicella. As the economy slows and a generation of consumers changes, expectations for its wines are shifting. The post Is it time to reflect on Amarone della Valpolicella? appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

The grapes of Valpolicella give a virtually limitless range of flavours. Thus not knowing the components often result in these wines being misunderstood. The post Grapes of Valpolicella, the parts of the sum appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

2019 Dec 23 Update: David lost everything dear to him in the Adelaide Hills fire. And because "hopes and prayers" are meaningless, the only way we can really help is to buy some wines from his collections and help rebuild his life. The post Winemaker – David Bowley, Vinteloper Wines appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

A big part of the Valpolicella lies to the east. Being furthest away from Lake Garda, the eastern side of the region experiences notable continental. But never undermine the talents of these winemakers. In the best hands, even a 17 per cent alcohol behemoth can perform like a tightrope walker. The post Valpolicella and the wild east appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

Although in close vicinity from the classic region, there are a couple of geographical features that make Valpantena dramatically different from Valpolicella Classica. The post Valpantena – The conundrum of Valpolicella appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more

The word classic implies an area of historical and cultural importance, and by no means a reflection of the style of wines that have been in place for centuries. In fact, almost all historical regions in the world are evolving in their own ways, expressing the best flavour they could without forsaking the traditions they sacredly guard. The post Valpolicella Classica – And there are classes in the Classic appeared first on Wine Xin ..read more