Vendemmia 2026 – some first impressions It’s now mid-October. Climate change means that for many winegrowers the 2026 grape harvest (Vendemmia) started even earlier. It’s now coming to an end across most Italian regions, as it is across Europe. Hence, it’s meaningful to provide insights from individual wine producers and understand their challenges. How has this year’s weather has affected …
Parusso 100 Mesi Extra Brut – Ancient Yet Contemporary
Parusso 100 Mesi Extra Brut – Ancient Yet Contemporary The Parusso estate is at Monforte d’Alba, with a stellar reputation for great Barolo DOCG, one of the world’s greatest red wines. Meanwhile, Monforte d’Alba is one of the major wine villages of the Barolo DOCG. It has previously featured on these pages several times, and is one of my favourite …