Not all red wines have the capacity to age well, and those that do can be difficult to drink when young. But a grape that traditionally makes young wines, Dolcetto, has proven not only to be wonderful when drunk young, but also to have the capacity to age for a significant amount of time when it comes from Ovada in the Monferrato.

All over Italy, the 2014 grape harvest proved more challenging than ever due to unusual weather patterns and unprecedented amounts of rain. However, Piemonte -- and especially Langhe Nebbiolo -- overcame hurdles with the hard work of producers and the grace of truly noble grapes.

Adding the word "green" to a word carries with it a certain, strong association: sustainable. Put that word before "wine," however, and more than one definition is at work.

Who said making wine was difficult? This How to Make Wine in 22 Easy Steps infographic by artist Wendy MacNaughton makes it looks so darn easy. We daresay the wine producers of Piedmont have a few variations, but no one said the chart was perfect.