Alexander PeartreeTasting Director
Reviews wines from Italy and New York.
In addition to holding Level 3 Certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Peartree has worked in many facets of the wine world, including years of winery experience in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, public relations experience and over three years at Wine Enthusiast in the Tasting and Review department. With a clear understanding of the production, import and public relations sectors, Peartree manages the daily operations, communications and content of the Tasting Department, as well as writing articles for the print magazine and website.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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It's Time to Revisit Primitivo, Puglia's Premiere Grape October 9, 2019 Across Italy's Puglia, unique and expressive Primitivo is crafted at a variety of sites. Here's… -
Cider, Wine's Overlooked Category September 18, 2019 With a fermentation process akin to wine, hard apple ciders deserve to be treated as… -
A Complete Guide to the Finger Lakes Wine Country June 10, 2019 With more than 140 wineries, New York's Finger Lakes is worth its own trip. Here's… -
Four Dishes That Explore the Cuisines of Southern Italy March 27, 2019 From a savory pancotto soup to sweet calzoncelli cookies, get to know the unique cuisines…
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Pietraventosa 2013 Riserva Primitivo (Gioia del Colle) This wine spent 18 months in 50% new French oak. Aromas of anise, game and… 91 Points $42
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Masseria Li Veli 2016 Askos Primitivo (Salento) Lifted aromas of crushed red pepper, cracked black pepper and tar sit over a dense… 90 Points $21
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Masseria Li Veli 2016 Red (Salento) This blend of Primitivo, Negroamaro and Cabernet Sauvignon offers an intense nose of brandied cherry… 90 Points $55
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Leone de Castris 2015 Donna Lisa Riserva Red (Salice Salentino) A concentrated nose of brandied cherry, tobacco and dried herbs carries the nose. The medium-bodied… 90 Points N/A