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Discover Piemonte's Real Roero

Discover Piemonte's Real Roero

Learn about the geography, climate, grapes and producers of Roero, an often overlooked subregion in the Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy at San Francisco Wine School.  These Italian wines shouldn't be mi...

74th DOCG Granted – Italy Celebrates a Serious Barbera

74th DOCG Granted – Italy Celebrates a Serious Barbera

After a frenzy of new DOCG’s, many of them granted for less than serious wines in less than serious styles (think sweet, red and sparkling), Italy’s 74th DOCG, or Denominazione di Origine Controll...

Muscat Grape Variety Profile

Grape Variety Profile – Muscat This is the second in a series of varietal profiles by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, presented to aid students in preparing for blind tasting exams and gaining ...