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Some of the best wines from Umbria are Sagrantino-based wines.

What Are the Best Wines from Umbria?

Collecting, Enjoying Wine, Investing, Italy, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff September 19, 2019

The Umbrian wine region of Italy may be small, but its wines pack a powerful punch. The best wines from Umbria are racy and vibrant and many have aging potential. This region is also incredibly diverse; while it’s known for citrusy, dry white wines, Umbria also produces many bold, tannic red varieties that are gaining in popularity among Italian wine collectors. This guide will explore what collectors need to know about this marvelous “green heart of Italy,” including the area’s best-known subregions, finest producers, and most collectible blends.

Pomerol vs. Saint-Emilion wines side-by-side

Pomerol Vs. Saint-Émilion: The Main Differences You Should Know

Bordeaux, Collecting, France, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff September 12, 2019

If you compare Pomerol vs. Saint-Émilion in a blind tasting, can you tell the difference? Even many well-educated Bordeaux connoisseurs can’t tell these wines apart. Because these appellations are neighbors located in the northwestern region of the Right Bank, their climates are very similar and both areas produce rich, complex Merlot-based blends with great aging potential.

Penfolds makes some of the best wine from the Barossa Valley

Collecting the Best Wine from the Barossa Valley

Australia, Buying Wine, CollectingBy Vinfolio Staff September 5, 2019

If you enjoy big, bold wines, look no further than South Australia’s Barossa Valley. This warm, sunny winegrowing region produces some of the most concentrated and hedonistic wines you’ll ever taste. From full-bodied, plush wines like 2002 Chris Ringland Dry Grown Shiraz to more acidic and refreshing styles like 2002 Torbreck Grenache Les Amis, wines from the Barossa Valley are extremely powerful. Even the region’s white wine varieties share this characteristic.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Top-Rated Barolo Wines

Buying Wine, Collecting, Italy, PiedmontBy Vinfolio Staff August 30, 2019

Enthusiasts call Barolo “the king of wines and the wine of kings.” This tart, complex Italian wine is so high in quality that it’s often compared to grand cru Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Like exceptional Burgundy, top-rated Barolo is acidic and bracing in its youth, but develops multilayered flavors of earth, dark dried fruit, and alluring floral aromatics as it ages. Great Barolo is worth waiting for.

Gaja produces some of the best Langhe wines

How to Build a Collection of the Best Langhe Wines

Collecting, Italy, Piedmont, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff August 29, 2019

In Langhe, wine is more than a beverage—it’s a way of life. Winemakers in this hilly area located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy have been cultivating grapes here for many centuries. The region even has a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list due to its long history of winemaking. The best Langhe wines (particularly Nebbiolo) are intense, tannic, and long-lived, full of heady perfume and bright acidity. Its rich history coupled with the incredibly high quality of the wines has made Langhe a top destination for wine-loving tourists and serious collectors.

Three of the best vintages of Château Margaux

Ranking the Best Vintages of Château Margaux

Bordeaux, Collecting, France, Investing, Producers, Producers and Wineries, VintageBy Vinfolio Staff August 22, 2019

The iconic Château Margaux estate is nicknamed the “Versailles of the Médoc.” From its stunning neo-Palladian architecture to its rows of carefully-planted vines, it’s a picturesque estate that’s fit for royalty. The wines themselves are equally alluring. President Thomas Jefferson famously adored these wines, saying, “There couldn’t be a better Bordeaux bottle.” The moody dark berry flavors and heady violet aroma generally present in the grand vin have earned this estate a reputation as one of the world’s greatest wine producers.

Sell Champagne online to easily make a profit on your investment

How to Sell Champagne Online

Champagne, France, Investing, Selling WineBy Vinfolio Staff August 16, 2019

What should you do with the bottle of 1982 Salon Le Mesnil that you inherited from your Champagne-loving grandparents? Or the case of 2009 Louis Roederer Cristal that you no longer have room for in your cramped cellar? Selling Champagne online is a great way to make a profit that you can reinvest into your collection. This detailed guide will show you the easiest way to sell your Champagne from the comfort of your home.

The best Salon Champagne vintages fetch high prices

The Best Salon Champagne Vintages in History

Champagne, France, Investing, Producers, Producers and Wineries, WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff August 15, 2019

There is no Champagne in the world quite like Salon’s blanc de blancs Le Mesnil cuvée. Made from top-quality Chardonnay grapes grown in just one grand cru village and from a single vintage, the wine is an outstanding expression of time and place. Every bottle of Salon is distinctive and potentially legendary⁠—the house only produces a vintage when the quality is phenomenal.

One of the best Harlan Estate vintages is the 2001

A Guide to the Best Harlan Estate Vintages

Champagne, Napa, Producers, Producers and Wineries, WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff August 8, 2019

Top-quality Harlan Estate vintages impress even the most experienced and judicious of wine critics. Tasting six Harlan Estate wines in 2018, Master of Wine Jancis Robinson says many exceeded her expectations. “Only the prejudiced would reject them as too sweet and too alcoholic,” she adds. While the price of these bottles is quite high compared to most other examples of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Robinson says the extra cost is generally worth it. These wines are deeply fragrant, powerful, and age-worthy–a tempting combination.

Wondering how to buy wine for aging? High-quality wines are usually designed to age.

How to Buy Wine for Aging: Your Guide to The Longest-Lived Wines

Aging Wine, Buying Wine, Collecting, Investing, Storing WineBy Vinfolio Staff August 2, 2019

Knowing how to buy wine for aging is a challenge for many beginner collectors. This is partially because it’s easy to conflate quality with aging potential. However, just because a wine is delicious and received high scores from critics does not necessarily mean it can age for decades. So, which wines do have great aging potential and why should you age wine at all?

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti is the producer's flagship wine.

The Best Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Vintages

Burgundy, Collecting, France, Investing, Producers, Producers and WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff August 1, 2019

If you ask a serious Burgundy collector which wine they’d love to have in their cellar right now, chances are they will say Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti. Not only is DRC’s flagship wine one of the most delicious ever created, but it’s also a unicorn wine for Pinot Noir enthusiasts. These wines—particularly the highest-rated vintages—can be nearly impossible to find for sale. Still, these iconic wines do sometimes come on the market, and, when they do, you’ll want to be prepared.

One of the best vintages of Pétrus, the 2005.

Your Guide to the Best Vintages of Pétrus

Bordeaux, Buying Wine, Collecting, France, Producers, Producers and WineriesBy Vinfolio Staff July 25, 2019

The best vintages of Pétrus have the power to move people. A commenter on the Wine Berserkers forum claimed that after trying 488 wines from 1990, he found that Château Pétrus was his absolute favorite of that year, even over the first-growth wines he tried. In average years, these wines are still unbelievably decadent, but in great years, they are otherworldly. When it comes to investing in Pétrus wine, it’s almost impossible to make a poor decision. As always, though, there are still some vintages that wine enthusiasts consider to be a cut above the rest. This guide will help you find the most legendary Château Pétrus wines for your collection.