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Introducing the Italian Wine Map: From the Label to the Landscape
An interactive atlas of Italian wine, built to connect the names we read with the places...
“The Most Beautiful Ship in the World” Brings Italy’s Finest to New York for America’s 250th
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was famously celebrated...
Direct Import angle: Vigneti Repetto Arrives at K&L as a Direct Import
While the global spotlight constantly shines on the Langhe, some of the most electric, paradigm-shifting wines...
Unlocking Italy’s Terroir: Introducing the Ultimate Digital Wine Maps
Italy’s wine landscape is famously intricate. With hundreds of overlapping appellations, shifting regional boundaries, and a...
The Fioretti Revolution: From Legend to Precision
For decades, Cerbaiona was synonymous with the late Diego Molinari, a retired pilot who made “lightning...
Let’s Be Real: Ditch the Ultra-Processed Junk Before You Worry About a Glass of Wine
Headlines claim no alcohol is safe, but is a daily glass of wine really worse than...
A Milestone Moment: Joining the Roster at Wine-Searcher
When I started writing about Italian wine, my goal was simple: to document the distinct terroirs...
Featured In: Green Flags & Great Wine and Why I Chose Ischia
It has been an exciting start to 2026. My recent insights on Italian wine and buying...
Beyond the Score: Introducing the Italian Wine Guide Category: News / Education
For years, I have focused on finding the best bottles and sharing honest reviews. But a...
K&L Italian Discovery Series
The thing I love most about being a buyer is finding wines that drink much better...
Italy Report: Espresso, Barolo & Your Next Favorite Bottles
You have not really lived until you have tasted Barolo at 9am, had six espressos before...