A new renaissance: Italy's wines reach new heights of quality

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The dramatic improvement in the quality of Italy's wines since 1980 is discussed. Based on taste testings of a broad range of Italian wines and vintages, a list of the best 50 wines primarily from Tuscany and Piedmont is presented.

Viticulture, Wine districts

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Brunello's greatest year: the 1990 riservas light up our blind tasting of red wines from Italy's Montalcino

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The 1990 Brunello di Montalcino riservas are excellent, and demand is great. The vintage merits of rating of 98 on a scale of one to 100 and can be enjoyed now or cellared. Several vintages are rated, and the top picks are discussed, with tasting notes provided.

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Improving on tradition: our biggest-ever tasting of Chianti, Brunello and other Tuscan wines shows a region poised for the next great vintage

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A comprehensive guide to buying Tuscan wines is present, and innovations in the region's wine districts are profiled. Top wines, best buys and selected vintages are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided, and an alphabetical listing is included.

Chianti wine, Chianti (Wine)

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