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Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Feathery and dramatic, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms (also known as maitake) become delightfully crispy when fried. You know they are nearly ready when the sizzling oil starts to subside. Here, prepared marinara and freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese give these crispy mushrooms Italian-American flair. ... Suggested Pairing Earthy, berry-forward Chianti: Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Read the full article here
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Changing the Rules for Chianti Classico
Changing the Rules for Chianti Classico
Changing the Rules for Chianti Classico © Tom Hyland/Wine-Searcher | The vineyards of Castellina are now officially unique in Chianti Classico. Another new classification for the Tuscan favorite aims to define regionality, but what difference will it make? By Tom Hyland | Posted Saturday, 03-Jul-2021 Over the past 10 years, producers of Chianti Classico have been discussing major changes regarding the identification of their territory. For most local vintners, writing Chianti Classico on the label was not enough; as this is a sizeable production zone, they wanted to highlight the stylistic differences of wines from one area to another. Happily, their wishes will now...
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Phil Your Glass: Chianti Classico is incredibly versatile
Phil Your Glass: Chianti Classico is incredibly versatile
Phil Masturzo Akron Beacon Journal View Comments The more “research” that I do with wines from Chianti Classico, the more I am finding about their incredible versatility. These Sangiovese-based wines shouldn’t be limited to pizza and Sunday pasta dinner. Frank and Daniel Grace from Il Molino de Grace taught me to widen my dining spectrum when drinking Chianti. More:Phil Your Glass: Chianti uncorks memories of Tuscan trip With their inspiration, I decided to pair the $23.99 Volpaia Chianti Classico with a wider range of foods. So far, and nothing against the other eight regions of Chianti, the Classico region has been a...
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8 Delectable Chianti Classicos Up to 92 Points
8 Delectable Chianti Classicos Up to 92 Points
New reviews of rich and complex Italian reds from Tuscany Chianti's Castello di Volpaia was built within the hillside village of Volpaia in the 1970s. (Andrea Rum) By Bruce Sanderson Apr 15, 2021 Tasting Highlights’ wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors’ most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members. The current Chianti Classico releases are delivering exciting potential. Following the rich and muscular 2015s and the refined 2016s isn’t easy. But as this week’s selection shows, 2017 is fielding many outstanding examples. And 2018 has offered fruity and accessible wines that...
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My top 20: food-friendly wines from around Italy
My top 20: food-friendly wines from around Italy
In a country where food and wine have long been two essential pillars of everyday life, the potential for standout pairings is endless. Andy Howard MW selects 20 of his favourite, top-value mealtime bottles, and suggests the best dishes to go with each Andy Howard MWFebruary 5, 2021 Highlights Italian Supplement 2021 Tastings Home To prove the point that Italian wines are versatile and adaptable, I recall a business dinner a decade ago with Cliff Roberson, the colourful founder of Roberson Wines. Back then I was a supermarket buyer, and when invited out to dinner during the annual Vinitaly exhibition...
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Wine Spectator Top 100 2020
Wine Spectator Top 100 2020
TOP 100 LISTS About the List We’ve revealed the Top 100 of 2020! Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12 months and select our Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement. This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world. Here you’ll find every Top 100 list from 2020 back to the debut year, 1988. Since then, new regions, grapes and styles have appeared on the list, but the classics are still going strong. Enjoy browsing more than 30 years of the world’s top wines! For detailed profiles of the 2020...
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Wine of the Week: Castello Volpaia Prelius Cabernet Sauvignon Maremma Tuscany Italy
Wine of the Week: Castello Volpaia Prelius Cabernet Sauvignon Maremma Tuscany Italy
Dwight Casimere | 7/22/2020, 11:49 a.m. Tucked away in the south of Italy's famed Tuscany is one of its true treasures, the Maremma wine region. Far less well known than its famous neighbor, Chianti Classico, Maremma only gets a fraction of the notoriety. Yet, it is no less important. For those in the know, Maremma is for serious wine lovers. Those who gain access to the scant number of tasting rooms and cellars that are open to the public are doubly blessed, for they not only have an opportunity to drink in the rustic beauty of the land, but to...
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How Much Italian Wine Should You Drink to Make Your Canceled Italy Trip Hurt Less?
How Much Italian Wine Should You Drink to Make Your Canceled Italy Trip Hurt Less?
by Kristin Tice Studeman Can drinking a delicious glass of Tuscan wine soothe the sting of a canceled trip to Florence? Here’s one way to find out. Kristin Tice Studeman, writer, wine enthusiast, and founder of The Rosé Project, shares a few of her favorite bottles from the beloved Italian region. YOUR HOUSE - Open up a good bottle of wine from Tuscany and you can quite literally taste the picturesque, rolling hillsides and coastal breeze from the comforts of your own home. We so easily forget that good wine can be wonderfully transporting — each bottle tells a story about the place it...
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Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2018, #3 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 – 96 Points
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2018, #3 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 – 96 Points
We're excited to announce that Castello di Volpaia's Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 (96 points) has been selected as #3 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018! Click here to head over to winespectator.com to read the full article and watch the featured video! "The Stianti Mascheroni family has worked in the tiny hilltop town of Volpaia since 1966, but they and winemaker Lorenzo Regoli have reached new heights with the 2015 Riserva. Their highest-scoring wine to date, it’s a balanced, complex red with a long, gorgeous finish. The grapes, sourced from eight different parcels, are farmed organically in...
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From Vegans to Carnivores, These Wines Will Please Everyone This Season
From Vegans to Carnivores, These Wines Will Please Everyone This Season
"It's that time of year again -- staring down the shelves at your local wine merchant, thinking that perhaps you'd like to spend a little more than usual, or at least break out of your wine rut. But what to buy? My advice is always to find a shop or a clerk with a palate that matches yours, and trust them. But if you haven't done that yet, here are some picks sure to please. "For Italian wine lovers: Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG "Coltassala" - 2013 Volpaia is among the highest situated vineyards in Tuscany’s Chianti region....
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