Pinot Nero has long been grown in certain areas of Italy such as the Valle d'Aosta, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige and Oltrepo' Pavese. The Franciacorta region in Lombardy also has its fair share of Pinot Nero which it uses for sparkling wine. At Vinitaly last month, I had the occasion to taste a truly... Continue Reading →