The Manzanos Wines Journal
Stories of wine, passion, and craftsmanship from around the world, by the team behind a Spanish wine importer serving all 50 states.
How to Serve Barolo: Decanting, Temperature and the Right Glass in 3 Steps
Most disappointing Barolo was opened too late, poured too warm and served in the wrong glass. Three small fixes turn the same bottle into a different wine.
7 Italian Wine and Pizza Pairings for National Pizza Month 2026
Americans eat 3 billion pizzas a year and most grab the wrong wine. Seven pies, seven Piedmont bottles, from Margherita with Barbera to hot honey with Gala Rosé.
Italian American Heritage Month 2026: 7 Classic Dishes and the Piedmont Wine for Each
Sunday gravy, chicken parm, cannoli. This October, match 7 Italian American classics with the Piedmont wine that makes each one shine, from Barbera to Barolo.
White Truffle Season 2026: 6 Piedmont Wines for Your Fall Truffle Menu
Alba's white truffle fair opens October 10. Here are the six Piedmont wines, from Barolo to a 95-point Moscato d'Asti, that make every truffle dish shine.
Nebbiolo d'Alba vs Barolo: 5 Reasons It Wins the By-the-Glass Slot in 2026
Italy still leads U.S. wine imports by volume, but its price per liter fell 16.9% in 2026. Barolo's younger sibling is how Piedmont keeps a glass pour.
The 5.5% Bottle: Why a 95-Point Moscato d'Asti Is the Smartest Low-ABV Play of 2026
It won Decanter Gold and 95 points at 5.5% alcohol. Moscato d'Asti is the low-ABV answer US wine lists have been missing, and it belongs nowhere near the dessert page.
Beyond Barolo: 3 Piedmont Wines Americans Keep Missing
Ask for a Piedmont wine and Americans say Barolo. Three DOCG bottles from the same hills pour better on a Tuesday, and land at a fraction of the cost.
Piedmont's Moment: 5 Duchessa Lia Wines Built for 2026's Lighter Table
2026's dominant wine trend is restraint, and it runs straight through Piedmont. Here's your Duchessa Lia field guide, from Barolo to Moscato d'Asti.
4 Piedmont Wines Built for 2026's Biggest Trend, From Duchessa Lia
2026's wine winners are lighter, lower-alcohol and less oaky. Piedmont was built for this moment, and 4 Duchessa Lia bottles prove it.
Why Piedmont Wine Is Built for the 2026 Table: A US Buyer's Guide to Barolo, Nebbiolo & Moscato d'Asti
Every 2026 trend report says the same thing: lighter, fresher, lower in oak and alcohol. Piedmont has been making exactly that wine for 150 years.
US Wine Lists Cut 26% of Their Reds. These 4 Piedmont Bottles Earn Their Slot.
American restaurants now carry 26% fewer red wine labels than a year ago. The tariff math is brutal, and it is changing which Piedmont bottles are worth a pour.
4 Piedmont Wines Every US Wine List Needs in 2026
From the King of Wines to a low-alcohol fizz that's suddenly everywhere: 4 Piedmont pours from Duchessa Lia that belong on your 2026 list.
Piedmont in a Glass: 5 Duchessa Lia Wines Every US Table Should Meet in 2026
Barolo is called the King of Wines for a reason. Here's how Piedmont's boldest reds and its featherlight Moscato d'Asti earn a place on your table in 2026.
5 Piedmont Pours Every US Wine List Needs in 2026
Barolo's thunder, Moscato d'Asti's silk: how Duchessa Lia's Piedmont range earns its place on America's 2026 wine lists — with pairings that actually work.
Piedmont in a Glass: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to joyful Moscato d'Asti, Duchessa Lia captures Piedmont's full range. A buyer's guide for sommeliers and retailers in 2026.
Piedmont in a Glass: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to crowd-pleasing Moscato d'Asti, Duchessa Lia gives American restaurants and retailers an authentic taste of Piedmont at every price point.
Piedmont in 2026: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From age-worthy Barolo to the season's most-wanted Moscato d'Asti, here is how Piedmont's classics — and Duchessa Lia — earn their place on American wine lists in 2026.
Piedmont's Quiet Power: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every American Wine List in 2026
Old World classics dominate 2026 wine lists. Here is how Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa fit every US restaurant program.
Piedmont in Focus 2026: Why Duchessa Lia Belongs on Every Italian Wine List
From Barolo's power to the joy of Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont is having a banner 2026. Here's how Duchessa Lia helps US restaurants and retailers capture it.
Beyond Barolo: Why Duchessa Lia's Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa Are Winning Spring Wine Lists in 2026
Sommeliers are pairing Duchessa Lia's Moscato d'Asti and Gala Rosa rose from Piedmont with brunch, spice, raw bar and aperitivo programs across the US this spring.
The Piedmont Playbook for 2026: Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Moscato d'Asti for American Lists
Piedmont delivers cellar-worthy reds and joyful sparklers from one producer. Inside Duchessa Lia's Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Moscato d'Asti for 2026 buyers.
Piedmont's Finest: Why Duchessa Lia Is the Italian Wine Story Every US Sommelier Needs in 2026
Discover why Duchessa Lia — Piedmont's premier producer from the Langhe hills — is capturing the hearts of US sommeliers, from age-worthy Barolo to the newly crowned Moscato d'Asti Wine of the Year 2026.
Duchessa Lia: Discovering Piedmont’s Crown Jewels — Barolo, Moscato d’Asti & Nebbiolo for the US Market
Explore Duchessa Lia’s portfolio of Piedmont icons — Barolo DOCG, Moscato d’Asti, Gala Rosa, and Nebbiolo d’Alba — and why they belong on every US wine list in 2026.