Italy is a land overflowing with wine, and the variety of Italian wines is as diverse as the country's cuisine. In Northern Italy, the cooler growing regions closer to the Alps are known mainly for ...

Brahm Callahan is a man who is serious about wine. The Deerfield native is one of only a hundred or so master sommeliers (wine stewards) in North America. This coveted title is bestowed upon those who ...

Before the economic crisis of 2008, just having the word 'Barolo' on a label was enough to ensure solid sales for this tannic red wine from northwest Italy. Produced in a small and hilly region, this ...

JUST ABOUT every great wine has a “good” counterpart: a wine made from the same grape in the same place but in a more accessible and/or affordable style. For lovers of Barolo and Barbaresco, the great ...

When naming his restaurant in Joliet, Gaetano “Guy” Turi chose a moniker that paid homage to Barolo, a red wine. “It’s the name of a very important wine in Italy. It’s considered the king of wines. It ...

I’m convinced that my obsession with wine and food can be attributed to 50% of my ancestral composition — the Italian half. I suppose I should credit the other half (Irish) with my fondness for ...

We love food around here. Whether it’s flavorful Vietnamese, seafood-centric Japanese, bold Peruvian, or classic French fare, we’ll try just about anything — and enjoy it as long as it’s done properly ...