Lucia Capretti

It’s easy to be drawn to locations with terroir conditions we view as optimal for our favorite grape varieties, to linger over tales of winemakers consumed with passion for their craft, and to obsess over bottles we regard as if they were elixirs. Alnd th... See more

Before June, I had never been to Sicily, though I frequently visited Italy growing up, thanks to my paternal heritage. With my family far up in the north of the country, discovering vineyards in Franciacorta and Alto Adige was a more realistic weekend out... See more

I don’t think of myself as especially contrarian, but when it comes to wine, I’m generally not as interested in the famed regions and iconic names as many ardent lovers of wine. Sure, I could be enticed into drinking a Burgundy Grand Cru or a splashy Napa... See more