Serbian wine is hitting its stride

Serbia boasts a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back thousands of years. The Roman conquest in the first century A.D. brought wine cultivation to the Balkans, particularly in Upper Moesia, located in present-day Serbia. But researchers have reason to believe that the area’s winemaking heritage dates back even further.

The best wines for every style of American BBQ

A glass of wine might not be the typical beverage people reach for while chowing down racks of deliciously saucy ribs or a juicy cut of brisket. However, in-the-know drinkers are well aware of how an aptly paired wine can elevate a perfectly grilled or smoked cut of meat.

The best wine shops of 2023 are community hubs

Finding the best wine shops in America is no easy task. In last year’s guide, we spoke to over 60 wine professionals—winemakers, sommeliers, shopkeepers and writers—to find the top stores in the country. This year, we’re getting even more specific. 

Italian winemakers are rethinking Baraolo’s identity

For far too long we’ve been discussing Barolo in all the wrong ways. Dividing an entire wine region based upon the notion of “modern versus traditional,” a division introduced to simplify things for consumers, even if most of them were unfamiliar with what either term meant, has lost its significance and credibility over the past two decades.

How to throw a proper aperitivo hour

Our editors are often trying to find excuses to grab drinks with Danielle Callegari and Jeff Porter, who review wines from Italy for the magazine. If you knew our Italian wine reviewers, you’d want to invite them for an aperitivo hour, too. Well, we invited them to come on by and help us test this collection. Now it’s your turn. It’s all here: Stuff for spritzes, wine, splashes, sips and snacks.