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Angelo Gaja: Champion of Italian Wine
When Angelo Gaja made his first trip to the U.S., in 1974, there was little market for fine Italian wines. He traveled tirelessly, promoting his belief that wines from Barbaresco, the broader Piedmont and across Italy could be world-class. Gaja sat down for an exclusive interview with Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken to reflect on the past 50 years and look to the future.
Plus, tasting reports on Piedmont, Bordeaux's 2021 vintage, and California Sauvignon Blanc, including tips for sustainable wine drinking and more.
Cover Stories
Angelo Gaja: Quality, Passion, Dedication
Tasting Reports
Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont
2021 Bordeaux: A Blast from the Past
Alphabetical Guide to 2021 Bordeaux
California Success Story
Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc
Features
Grapevine
Lawsuit Targets California Wine Rules
Spanish Winemakers Confront Record Drought Conditions
Waste Not
Departments
Meet Angelo Gaja
Wine, Weed and Willie
The Rise of Les Alexandrins
A 1,900-Year-Old Winery in the Rhône Valley
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