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Chianti Classico: Living on the edge
All classic red wines have their ups and downs, and Chianti Classico is no exception. Tom Maresca reports on the new vintage releases and tells you what to expect
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Magnificent Structure: Barolos and Barbarescos
When Tom Maresca tasted the 1999 Barolos and 2000 Barbarescos, he was bowled over. Here he picks out the very best
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Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino: Tuscan greats
TOM MARESCA tastes his way through the new vintage releases in Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino
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Brunello: 1980 to 2000
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The wonder years: Barolo and Barbaresco
The last six vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco have created some truly spectacular wines, as TOM MARESCA discovers
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Vintage Report: Barolo 2009
Tom Maresca was roundly disappointed by this 2009 tasting, citing the winemakers' failure to address how difficult the vintage was as one reason for this 'dismal' showing
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Barolo: The glory days
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Barolo and Barbaresco: Is oak ok now?
In the late 1990s, Alba was infatuated with new French barriques. A decade on, TOM MARESCA looks at whether time has changed not only these Barolos and Barbarescos, but also the mindset of producers
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Tuscany’s big three
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The Name Game – Montelpuciano
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Tom Maresca meets Ezio Rivella, a remarkable winemaker
He’s one of the fathers of modern Italian red wine, he’s helped turn Tuscany into the commercial success it is today, he’s even invented a way for Italian white wines to travel.
