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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
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
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Tagged Americano, Autumn, Cocchi, cocktails, Italian aperitivo, Italian Wine, Piedmont, vermouth, Vino
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FAQ: Where does the “Grigio” come from in Pinot Grigio?
FAQ: Doesn’t “grigio” mean “grey”? Aren’t Pinot Grigio wines white…? Where does the name come from? Short Answer: Pinot Grigio, is technically a “grey” grape! Its wines range in style from pale lemon to deep gold to orange. Longer Answer: … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Grape, Champagne, Chardonnay, grey grape, Italian Wine, Orange wine, Pinot, Pinot chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, red wine, rose wine, White Wine, Wine, wine color
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FAQ: Do European wines have less sulfites?
FAQs: Do European wines have less sulfites than American wines? Are European wines made without sulfites? The answer to the above questions and any variation thereof is: Nope. Often when I speak with excited Americans who have just been traveling … Continue reading
Is Red Wine the Secret to a Long Life?
Wine and especially red wine have long been a hot topic in terms of health and its benefits. There seems to be a lack of complete consensus on the topic, regarding if the benefits outweigh any negative effects and even … Continue reading
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Tagged Chianti, health, health benefits of wine, healthy wine, long life, red wine, Red wine and health, Tuscany, Vino
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Lazio Wines Cheat Sheet
Visitors to the Rome’s home region of Lazio will be glad to know that the wine flows ceaselessly, like so much water through the historic fountains of the city! Whats more, it’s been decorating and staining our tables since even … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Rome, Aprilia, Cerveteri, cesanese, Circeo, Colli, Colli Albani, Cori, Est! Est!! Est!!!, frascati, Frosinone, Italian Wine, Lazio, Malvasia, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero Buono, red wine, Rome, Rose, Sangiovese, Tarquinia, Trebbiano, Veletri, Vino, White Wine, Wine
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