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Angelo Gaja
Oct 31, 2011

Angelo Gaja

Gaja’s success has put the spotlight squarely on him, but the vintner rejects the superhero image: "Because I traveled so much for my wines, people began to think Gaja is Angelo Gaja," he says. "This is not right."

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Cover Stories

Angelo Gaja: Italian Colossus

Angelo Gaja: Italian Colossus

Oct 31, 2011
The Gaja Wines: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

The Gaja Wines: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

Oct 31, 2011

Tasting Reports

A Windfall of Italian Values

A Windfall of Italian Values

Taut whites and generous reds from the country’s northeast
Oct 31, 2011
Two Sides of Tuscany

Two Sides of Tuscany

Italy’s top wine region values the past as it embraces the future
Oct 31, 2011
Northeast Italy Alphabetical Listing

Northeast Italy Alphabetical Listing

Oct 31, 2011

Features

The Vanguard in Chicago

The Vanguard in Chicago

Oct 31, 2011
A Toast to Italy

A Toast to Italy

Build your next party around wine-friendly small plates for easy entertaining
Oct 31, 2011

Grapevine

Pecorino Leads the Pack

Pecorino Leads the Pack

Oct 31, 2011
A Double Kick

A Double Kick

Oct 31, 2011
Cellars 101: Costs of Buying at Auction

Cellars 101: Costs of Buying at Auction

Insider tips to help you plan your spending before the gavel comes down
Oct 31, 2011
Harvest 2011 Begins As a Nailbiter

Harvest 2011 Begins As a Nailbiter

Oct 31, 2011
Escape From L.A.

Escape From L.A.

Actor Kurt Russell swaps Hollywood for the vineyard life
Oct 31, 2011
Tastes Of Italy, Autumn Whites, Big Reds and Wines from the West Coast

Tastes Of Italy, Autumn Whites, Big Reds and Wines from the West Coast

Oct 31, 2011
Wine’s Link to Breast Cancer May Depend on Genes

Wine’s Link to Breast Cancer May Depend on Genes

Oct 31, 2011
Wine, Health and You: Pass Me the Châteauneuf Sunblock?

Wine, Health and You: Pass Me the Châteauneuf Sunblock?

Oct 31, 2011
Wine Spectator Unveils New Wine Travel App

Wine Spectator Unveils New Wine Travel App

Oct 31, 2011
At Home With Marc & Pamela Murphy

At Home With Marc & Pamela Murphy

New York chef’s beach house kitchen is outfitted like his restaurants
Oct 31, 2011

Departments

Brasato di Manzo With Rosso Conero

Brasato di Manzo With Rosso Conero

Chef Michael White, Osteria Morini, New York
Oct 31, 2011
Appellations Run Amok

Appellations Run Amok

Oct 31, 2011
Have We Lost the Romance?

Have We Lost the Romance?

Oct 31, 2011
Are Locavores Also Locapours?

Are Locavores Also Locapours?

Oct 31, 2011
Letters

Letters

Oct 31, 2011
The Best of Italy

The Best of Italy

Oct 31, 2011

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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