Tag Archives: Italian wines

A Grape by Any Other Name: Pinot Bianco & Pinot Blanc

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Aubrie Talarico

*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. Pinot Bianco (say it “Pea-noe Bee-ank-oh”), a white mutation of the famed black grape Pinot … Continue reading →

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Tasty Note: Orvieto Classico DOC 2012

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Aubrie Talarico

Orvieto is a picturesque town sitting high up on top of a steeply sloped butte in the region of Umbria.  Orvieto Classico is a DOC designated wine that is produced entirely within this defined “classic” area and solely with grapes … Continue reading →

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