Campania wines: The next big thing from Italy
Drink Up! Many wine enthusiasts are familiar with the great Italian wines from the wine regions of Tuscany, the Piedmont, Barolo, the Veneto, Valpolicella and Sicily. Even the most casual wine drinker knows the names Chianti, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Barolo, and...
The great red wines of Northern Italy
Drink Up! Last week’s article featured Italy’s most famous red grape: Sangiovese from Tuscany. The wines of the northern regions of Italy are among the best medium-bodied reds found anywhere in the world. In this article, I’ll discuss the Piedmont (or Piemonte, in...
Sangiovese: The soul of wines from the heart of Italy
Drink Up! Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David,” the beautiful Duomo Basilica, and...
Great white wines of Northern Spain
Drink Up! Wines from Spain are one of the best values in the wine industry. While the quality continues to improve, the prices remain reasonable. Spain is most known for red wines, such as Tempranillo from La Rioja and Garnacha from Catalonia. However, there are great...
