Savoring Italy, Praising California Pinot

Highlighting Italy’s exciting regions and another standout vintage for Golden State Pinot Noirs

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken
Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken (David Yellen)

In this issue, Wine Spectator explores Italy through the lens of food and wine, pairing 20 regional specialties with local varietals to help guide the intrepid traveler and inspire the home chef. Traverse the alpine freshness of Trentino to the coastal bounty of Sicily as our cover story dives into Italy’s iconic culinary scene.

Read editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken’s introduction to the Sep. 30, 2025, issue, which includes senior editor James Molesworth’s annual California Pinot Noir tasting report as well as new reports on Piedmont’s Barbera wines, the Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners of Austria and more!

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