Campania On the radar
Alessandra Piubello takes us on a journey to a region in southern Italy with a unique range of wines and a breathtaking variety of indigenous grapes

Benvenuto Brunello - Welcome Brunello
Perched on a hill at an altitude of almost 600m, the profile of the fortress at Montalcino, overlooking the valleys of Arbia, Ombrone, Asso and Orcia, can be seen from afar. The name of this ancient village is inextricably linked to Brunello since the wine production area coincides with its territory. Located in Tuscany, about 40km south of Siena, the 24,000 hectares belonging to the municipality (3,600 of which are planted with vines) encircle the small town.

Nebbiolo, the prince of grapes
Alessandra Piubello reports from Nebbiolo Prima and Grandi Langhe, a four-day event that spotlights Nebbiolo, Piedmont's oldest native grape.

Enchanting Abruzzo
A lesser known wine region that is finally coming into its own, Abruzzo is on the Adriatic coast in central Italy. Alessandra Piubello waxes eloquent about its natural beauty and many charms.

Italian Grape Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo Prima 2019 unveiled the best examples of Nebbiolo, Italy’s most famous grape variety which goes into making the noble wines of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero. Alessandra Piubello reports

Prosecco Paradise
All you wanted to know about the sparkling history and origins of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore.

Franciacorta, Italy's answer to Champagne
Prosecco is the bubbly from Italy that everyone loves, but there’s another Italian bubbly which you should know about – Franciacorta. Alessandra Piubello delves into history and provides an indepth account of it

Discovering Soave
Soave. One word with many meanings, all adding up to one of Italy’s oldest and best-loved whites. Alessandra Piubello is a mine of information on this versatile wine