Edward Marchese
Edward Marchese is a writer and wine lover based in New York City.
Articles by Edward Marchese
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The Volcanic Wines of Basilicata: Emanuela Mastrodomenico of Mastrodomenico Vineyards 01.17.2019
"It is important to respect nature and the care of the vines. Only in this way, in my opinion, can you have extraordinary results in...
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50 Somms to Follow on Instagram 10.20.2018
The superstar sommeliers of Instagram you should be following. By Edward Marchese.
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A Brazilian Marvel: Miolo 08.02.2018
Contrary to the typical images of steamy jungles that would come up for most of us, and thereby horrible conditions for growing grapes,...
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The Charm of La Gironda in Nizza Monteferrato 05.21.2018
"Nizza is also a “core zone” of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato vineyard landscape, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2015, and...
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Winemakers
Di Legami: Stylish Sicilian Wine With Organic Native Grapes 09.22.2017
Di Legami is a small family winery in the Trapani area of Sicily. Headed up by winemaker Sebastiano Polinas and owners Giuseppe and...
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Wine of the Cévennes: Le Cigalois 09.15.2017
La Terrasses Cèvenoles, a cooperative started in 1951, in the foothills of the southern range of these mountains, where the Mediterranean...
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Weird Wine Names 09.10.2017
We’ve all seen them. You walk through your favorite liquor store, and there sits a bottle of wine with a name so ridiculous you can’t...
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Godello: The Comeback Grape 08.20.2017
Godello is a beautifully malleable grape that is likened to Chardonnay
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Open That Bottle Night: Academics Agree That ‘Self-Control May Be Overapplied’
"Open that bottle! Celebrate the memories! Appreciate the wine for what it is, not what it...
Donkey and Goat at 15: California Natural Wine Pioneers Take Stock
"For us, natural wine is continuity from soil to bottle. It's about transparency, it's about...
Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles: Making the Adopted Grape Cinsault Shine in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
"In my opinion, Cinsault is an adopted grape in Lebanon. Since the French don’t like it...
From Toad Hollow to Mt. Brave: A Surprise Choice for Thanksgiving
"We were never big fans of American Merlot. We found it sweet and simple. As always with...