Since the emergence of the first Super Tuscans in the late 1970s, the plot line has been that they are made with “foreign” grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot rather than the native Tuscan ...

Nine wines made the 2024 SFIWC final round for best Italian varietal wines. Four of these wines took top honors in their categories. Below are brief descriptions of the wines and tasting notes.

Traditional Chiantis vie with modern viticulture in Tuscany, with Fonterutoli one of the leaders of the evolution.

The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated.

Wines from Chianti Classico are often suggested in this column for sincere reasons. These red wines, based on sangiovese, ...

The name Sangiovese comes from the Latin sanguis Jovis, meaning "blood of Jove." Its color mirrors its etymology: The wines range from brick red to copper-tinged, and can be quite concentrated.

In this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition, winemaker Pietro Buttitta writes about the trials and tribulations of growing Sangiovese in California. See this guide to our competition for more ...

If you’re looking for the perfect wine for your Thanksgiving gathering, you’re in the right place. On the recent episode of the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast, four crew members from the Trader Joe’s ...