by Kerin O'Keefe

Readers often ask me: what's your favorite wine? That's a tough question, because I love so many, from full-bodied Barolos to the elegant, almost ethereal reds from Mt. Etna, from mineral-driven Soaves to complex, savory Verdicchios.

But one thing many of my top picks have in common is vine age, with wines made from old vines leading the way. You've no doubt seen the term "old vines" on many wine labels (think Old Vine Zinfandel) but in Italy, the term takes on a whole meaning.

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Source: http://www.winemag.com/