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THE WINE ISSUE


Articles from this issue

Expert Guidance

Expert Guidance

Six young, enthusiastic sommeliers share what's exciting them now.
 
The First Lady Of Teroldego

The First Lady Of Teroldego

In the high-altitude reaches of Trentino, Elisabetta Foradorieschews convention, elevating overlooked grapes and near-forgotten winemaking techniques to laudatory heights.
 
A Harvest In Carso

A Harvest In Carso

This far-flung section of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is home to three leading winemakers who are creating some of Italy’s best white wines. Their annual harvest reveals how they overcome the challenging terrain to make it.
 
Cooking By The Clock

Cooking By The Clock

Need a delicious dish in a hurry? These seasonal recipes are ready in 50 minutes or less.
 
A Weekend In Ferrara

A Weekend In Ferrara

This Renaissance treasure tucked into northern Emilia-Romagna packs plenty of history, art and local food specialties for a short sojourn
 

features

 

This far-flung section of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is home to three leading winemakers who are creating some of Italy’s best white wines. Ian Wolff works the harvest with them, learning how they overcome the challenging terrain to do it.
 
Role Reversal
While it’s convention to pair wine with what you’re eating, pairing food with what you’re drinking is another matter. We’ve flipped the script and pulled six stellar wines from our cantina, then devised as many dishes to complement them.
 
In the high-altitude reaches of Trentino, winemaker Elisabetta Foradori breaks from convention, elevating overlooked grapes and near-forgotten winemaking techniques to laudatory heights. By Robert Camuto.

departments

 

The Goods
A regal cork presenter, Italian bar snacks, wine glasses and gear, cooking with salsify.
 
Wine 101
Tasting and testing the world of Italian wine.
 
Advanced Course 
Top-flight tips for collecting and storing wine.
 
Six sommeliers tell Anthony Giglio the latest wine trends. 
 
Carta del Vino
La Cucina’s customized map of our favorite regions, varietals and wineries.
 
Banca del Vino
Slow Food’s own wine bank is a treasure trove of the country’s finest bottles.
 
Grand Tur
Our new favorite cheese course—broiled La Tur with chocolate and olive oil sauce—comes from Del Posto restaurant in New York City.
 
From bucatini with ricotta to roast duck breast, a batch of seasonal recipes ready in 50 minutes or less. 
 
Cooking School

A lesson on how to make squash tortelli with spinach and fontina cream. 
 
Carole Bouquet
Europe’s hardest-working actress talks to John Mariani about her forays into winemaking at her Sangue d’Oro estate on the island of Pantelleria. 

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