Portugal is a country with a long wine history, and Wines of Portugal offers a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant flavors of its wines, made from native grapes, and meet the producers who are shaping their growing reputation.
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Wine of the Week: A taste of Alia Langa: An Italian Sparkling Wine Takes Flight
Alta Langa sparkling wine is quickly gaining popularity in the United States, with over 70 wineries producing it and 2 million bottles sold in the last year, offering a luxurious yet affordable alternative to Champagne.
Wine of the Week: Alta Langa DOCG of Italy
The Consorzio Alta Langa DOCG presented their traditional-method sparkling wines in the United States for the first time, featuring 27 leading Alta Langa wineries and educational panel sessions exploring the region’s history, production standards, and sustainability initiatives.
Wine of the Week: Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards 2026
The Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards is an annual event showcasing the best of Italian wines, food, and hospitality, with the highlight being the release of the Vini d’Italia wine guide and the resurgence of native grape varieties.
Wine of the Week: Gambero Rosso 2026 Italian wines at their best in Chicago
Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri Awards is the premiere wine event of the year for Italian wines, featuring the tasting of Italy’s highest-rated wines and interviews with passionate winemakers.
Wine of the Week: Collina Fossetta Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC – $7.99
Collins Fossetta Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC is an affordable Italian red wine from the Abruzzo region, perfect for pairing with pizza, burgers, tacos, and grilled meats.
Wine of the Week: Union Grands Crus 2023 Vintage Reveal: A Deep Dive into Bordeaux wines
Union Grands Crus 2023 Vintage Reveal is the premiere wine tasting of the year, held at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street, featuring conversations with winemakers and owners of prestigious chateaus from Pauillac, Graves, Pomerol, Haut-Medoc, Saint Emilion, and more.
Wine of the Week: Cava de Saumur Chenin Blanc from Les Plantagenets – $13
Cave de Saumur Chenin Blanc is a refined white wine from France’s Loire Valley, perfect for seafood, poultry, and cheeses, with a complex aroma of citrus, melon, and white flowers, and a history tied to the Plantagenet dynasty.
Wine of the Week: Bergerac Duras Wines U.S. debut
Bergerac Duras Wines from southwestern France were celebrated in New York’s Lafayette Grand Cafe and Bakery with a master class and wine pairing lunch hosted by Sommelier Arthur Hon, exploring the unique character of the wines and their pairings with classic French and ethnic dishes.
Wine of the Week: La Gatta Moscato d’Asti 2024 DOCG-$15 a low alcohol treat from Italy
La Gatta Moscato d’Asti DOCG is a naturally sweet, low alcohol wine from Italy, perfect for guests who don’t usually drink wine, and pairs well with a variety of foods.

