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Wine FAQ: Should I decant my wine?
FAQ: Do I need to decant wines before drinking them or not? A: A common (and often disputed) question, indeed! The short answer is: It depends. Let’s start with the basics about what a decanter is and its history. What is … Continue reading
The Italian Connection: Beaujolais Crus & Ancient Rome
The end of November is here and with it our tables are being adorned with French Beaujolais. This ritualistic gulping down of Beaujolais is for good reason – not only is the freshly harvested and vinified Nouveau released on the … Continue reading
Posted in Grapes: Black, Historical Stuff, Holidays, Red Wines
Tagged Ancient Romans, Autumn, Beaujolais, Beaujolais nouveau, Benedictine monks, Burgundy, Cassino, Chardonnay, Cinsault, French Wine, French wine history, Gamay, Italian Wine, Italy, medieval wine, Merlot, Novello, Pinot Noir, red wine, Schiava, Wine History
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Italian Wine Regions: Abruzzo
Abruzzo [say it: ah-BRUT-zo], on the east coast of central Italy, is a region full of color: the deep blue of the Adriatic sea, the grey of the mountains and castles from centuries past, greens of the national parks, and … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Wine Regions
Tagged Abruzzo, adriatic, bombino bianco, Cerasuolo, Chardonnay, Chieti, Grapes, Italian Wine, Italy, Montepulciano, Pescara, Pinot Nero, red wine, Rose, terroir, Trebbiano, Vino, White Wine, wine appellations, Wine Regions
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Tasty Note: Santa Caterina – Chianti DOCG 2011
The Wine: Santa Caterina – Chianti Vintage (=year): 2011 Producer: Castelvecchio Classified: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) I Paid: ~$11 Grape: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Region/Location: Chianti – San Casciano Val di Pesa – Firenze (Tuscany) A.B.V (Alcohol … Continue reading
Posted in Tasty Notes
Tagged afforrdable red wine, Chianti, Florence, Italy, red wine, tasting notes, Tuscany, Vino, Wine
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Italian Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing!
Halloween and candy isn’t just for kids. Why not spice up your candy with some Italian vino? Below are some pairings that are sure to satisfy (and hopefully not spook) your candy and wine cravings! Skittles: Moscato d’Asti (e.g. … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine Buddies, Fun, Holidays
Tagged almond joy, candy, Dessert Wine, Elena Walch, Gewurztraminer, Halloween, Italian Wine, Italy, Jolly Rancher, Lambrusco, moscato, nerds, pantelleria, Passito, passito sagrantino, Piedmont, Prosecco, raisin, recioto della valpolicella, Sangiovese, Sicily, snickers, Sweet Tart, sweet tarts, Tuscany, twix, Umbria, Veneto, Wine and Candy Pairing, wine pairing
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Autumn Aperitivo – Cocchi Americano Rosa
Need something to take the edge off the work day and stimulate your appetite for the fall? Look no further than one ruby red bottle: Cocchi Americano Rosa. Cocchi [say it: Co-KEE] is a vino aromatizzato (=a wine that has … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Italian Wine FAQ, Tasty Notes
Tagged Americano, Autumn, Cocchi, cocktails, Italian aperitivo, Italian Wine, Piedmont, vermouth, Vino
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