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    Why has Barbera wine from Piedmont changed so drastically in recent years?

    Why has Barbera wine from Piedmont changed so drastically in recent years?

    The unfortunate alcoholization of Barbera, and an AI adventure.

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    Finding Friulano: an International Journey

    Finding Friulano: an International Journey

    Finally giving Friulano the attention it deserves, and falling into the murkiness of vine history.

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    Sicily, in a Single Glass

    Sicily, in a Single Glass

    This wine personifies the Mediterranean zone

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    Mike on Italian Wine Podcast, Redux

    Mike on Italian Wine Podcast, Redux

    Talking winery digital experiences with Steve Raye

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    Everybody Needs More Frappato in Their Lives

    Everybody Needs More Frappato in Their Lives

    Sicily’s light-hearted red grape Frappato is perfect for summer… or anytime.

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    Is This the Ultimate Summer Red?

    Is This the Ultimate Summer Red?

    Alto Adige’s Schiava (aka Vernatsch) defines the category between red and rose

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    Mike on Vigneto Podcast

    Mike on Vigneto Podcast

    Susannah Gold interviews Mike about his book Lost Mount Penn on her Vigneto podcast.

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    Mike at Wine2Wine 2021

    Mike at Wine2Wine 2021

    8 Practical Ways to Improve your Winery Website

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    Chianti: The Myth of the Famous Ricasoli “Recipe”

    Chianti: The Myth of the Famous Ricasoli “Recipe”

    Learn which Chianti contribution the Iron Baron should really be celebrated for

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    Becoming Chianti Classico

    Becoming Chianti Classico

    A Wine Region’s Fight for Authenticity (Monograph)

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    Mike on PA Dutch Live

    Mike on PA Dutch Live

    In this month’s episode host Doug Madenford welcomes Mike Madaio, author of “Lost Mount Penn: Wineries, Railroads, and Resorts of […]

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    A Taste of the Lost Pennsylvania Grape

    A Taste of the Lost Pennsylvania Grape

    Presenting Lost Mount Penn to a local food history group

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    Mike on PA Books

    Mike on PA Books

    My debut on PA Books, a local cable series.

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    Montecucco: Proof Value Still Exists in Tuscany

    Montecucco: Proof Value Still Exists in Tuscany

    This alternative Tuscan region for Sangiovese is worth knowing

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    The PA Wine Industry’s Next Big Thing

    The PA Wine Industry’s Next Big Thing

    Lesser-known grapes are thriving in Pennsylvania.

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    A Visit to PA Eats

    A Visit to PA Eats

    The one where I film some recipe videos to promote my latest book.

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    I’m Mike Madaio. I’ve been writing about food and wine for more than 20 years and am also a UX researcher and designer. Read more about me.

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