Though there’s not a huge winery demand for Italian varietals, a few wine grape growers and winemakers are finding success with a handful of red Italian varieties and the super-Tuscan style of wines. The food-friendly Italian wine grape varieties are creating interest in the Pacific Northwest. Several growers and winemakers have taken on the challenge of working with the varietals that are new to the region. A panel of Washington vineyardists and vintners gathered at a statewide wine convention to share their growing and winemaking experiences with Italian varietals like Sangiovese, Barbera, and Dolcetto. This article highlights the growers’ experiences […]