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Abbott Claim
the talent of the vineyard that gave the domaine its name written by Erika Mantovan From Abbott Claim’s plots, the gaze sweeps across vine-covered hills interspersed with woodland, until it meets the ridges of the Chehalem Mountains on the horizon. The 1,800-square-meter winery, completed in 2020, is dug into the hillside and follows its contours, almost disappearing into the landscape. Visits end in the barrel room, in an intimate atmosphere
GIANNI DOGLIA, 2026 HARVEST: AN EARLY SEASON TESTS THE VINEYARD’S EQUILIBRIUM
In Castagnole delle Lanze, harvest began on August 11 with Moscato, followed by Barbera on September 1. Early indications point to an early season and to the vine’s growing ability to adapt to new climate conditions. Castagnole delle Lanze, 17 September 2026 – Gianni Doglia’s 2026 harvest started with Moscato on August 11, and followed by Barbera on September 1. A significantly precocious harvest, particularly for Barbera, which the winery sees as a further
Beaux Frères
Deep in the forest written by Erika Mantovan A winery that remains more or less as it was when it was founded. There have been a few recent upgrades to make it more welcoming, such as a parking lot. But what immediately catches the eye are the pigs near the entrance, the simple farmhouse architecture and an infectious sense of spontaneity. Then there is the fact that the renowned American
Mouton Cadet launches Cuvée Angélique, the first release in its ‘Cuvée Vigneron’ collection
Mouton Cadet unveils Cuvée Angélique, an organic and vegan Merlot released in a 6,000-bottle limited edition and the first wine in its ‘Cuvée Vigneron’ collection.
Nicolas – Jay
wines of the pacific wind written by Erika Mantovan To reach the winery you drive several hundred meters through the woods, along a narrow, tightly winding road, with Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) dominating the scene, interspersed with maples and oaks. You park in front of the winery, which recalls a country/mountain lodge, finished being converted in 2021 (the 53-acre property was purchased in 2019); if you look up, on
It’s an early, high-quality harvest in Colli Tortonesi
From a surge in vineyard acreage and early harvests to frost affecting the vines, discover how Timorasso and the Colli Tortonesi appellation are consolidating their rise in both quality and economic terms.