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Category Archives: Grapes: Black
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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A Grape By Any Other Name: Cannonau & Grenache
*A Grape By Any Other Name posts are about exploring different grape varieties known by other names or nicknames, both inside and outside of Italy. Cannonau is most closely associated with the island of Sardegna where it is widely planted. … Continue reading
Posted in A Grape By Any Other Name, Fun, Grapes: Black, Italian Wine FAQ
Tagged Australia, Black Grapes, California, Cannonau, France, Garnacha, Grape Synonyms, Grenache, italian grapes, Italian Wine, Italy, Languedoc, Priorat, Provence, Rousillon, Sardegna, Southern Rhone, Spain, terroir, vin doux naturels, Vino
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Tasty Note: Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC 2011
What on earth is “Grignolino“, you ask? It’s a somewhat unappreciated Italian black grape variety that has its home in Italy’s prominent Piedmont region, in the areas of Asti and Monferrato. It makes wines that are light, fruity, quaffable, and … Continue reading
Posted in Grapes: Black, Red Wines, Tasty Notes
Tagged Beaujolais, Gamay, Grignolino, Italian Wine, Italy, Monteferrato, Piedmont, red wine, Wine
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