Named for the vespa (wasps) who love this grape as much as we do, Vespaiolo (ves-pie-olo) is famous for its late-harvest wines, but the dry version is pretty remarkable too. One sniff and taste, and it's no wonder bees and... Read More
Bardolino wine started gaining popularity in the 19th century, but the tourist trade around Lake Garda brought the region to new heights from the 1950s through the 1970s. After that, neighboring Valpolicella outshined Bardolino... Read More
Before Pinot Grigio was the most popular Italian white wine, there was Soave from the Veneto. The Soave region eventually became a victim of its success as mega-wineries cranked out endless cheap, bland wine. Fifty years later,... Read More
