Tasting Report Illustration of a wine writer tasting wine with a winemaker in an old wine cellar, by Hernán Sosa

Tasting Reports

Who says wine reports have to be as drab as a Consumer Reports round-up of washers and dryers? These in-depth articles highlight the most compelling wines in Italy (and elsewhere in Europe), complemented by my observations on the wine's versatility, what it says about its origin, and why you should go the extra mile to buy a bottle. All of it complemented by our graphical icons and acclaimed photography.

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Illustration by Hernán Sosa.

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