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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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Leonardo da Vinci’s Truly Old Vines
Leonardo da Vinci’s fresco The Last Supper, located on the refectory wall of the Milanese church Santa Maria delle Grazie, is among one of the most easily recognized works of Italian art. But did you know that payment for it … Continue reading
3 Italian Wines for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! The patron saint of Ireland and his feast day are unsurprisingly associated in most people’s minds with Irish heritage, shamrocks, the color green, green-stained rivers, tall glasses of green beer, and well, college kids … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Historical Stuff, Holidays
Tagged Campania, Catholic saints, Festival, Green, Il Pozzo, Ireland, Italian Wine, Italy, Julius Casear, Lacryma Cristi, Orvieto, Rome wine, Spring Wine, St. Patrick, St. Patrick's Day, The Well of St. Patrick, Umbria, Wine, wine st. patrick's day
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New Year’s (Wine) Resolutions!
2016 is upon us, and many us have made new resolutions for a new year. And what’s better to help you with those resolutions than some Italian vino? Here’s a guide to which Italian wine should accompany each of your … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Historical Stuff
Tagged 2015, Assisi, Bologna, Brunello, Grechetto, Italian Wine, italian wine new year, Italy travel, Itay, Lazio, lose weight, love, new job, new year's resolutions, Norway, quit smoking, Roero Arneis, romance, Rome, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Valentine, Travel, Tuscany, Umbria, Valentine, Wine, wine intelligence
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