Tag Archives: Italy

The Italian Connection: Beaujolais Crus & Ancient Rome

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

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 | Leave a comment

Italian Wine Regions: Abruzzo

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

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 | 2 Comments

Italian Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

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 | Leave a comment

Franciacorta’s Renaissance: Acari + Danesi & SoloUva

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

Franciacorta, a celebrated sparkling wine/region of Lombardia, has recently been given a chance to make a radical shift. But unlike scenarios where a revamp or major production change comes about due to quality problems or a slump in market interest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sparkly Wine | Tagged Arcari + Danesi, Bottle fermentation, Bubbly, Champagne, Chanpagne, Chardonnay, Franciacorta, Giovanni Arcari, Italian Wine, Italy, Lombardia, Metodo Classico, Millesimato, Nico Danesi, Pinot Nero, Solouva, Sparkling Wine, Spumante, Vino, Wine | 2 Comments

A Grape By Any Other Name: Trebbiano & Ugni Blanc

Posted on June 20, 2015 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. Trebbiano: Ci sono tantissimi Trebbiani. There are tons of “Trebbiano” out there. To those unversed … Continue reading →

Posted in A Grape By Any Other Name, Grapes: White | Tagged Cognac, France, italian grapes, Italian Wine, Italy, Orvieto, Pliny the Elder, Procanico, Soave, Trebbiano, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano Toscano, Tuscany, Ugni Blanc, Umbria, Veni Vidi Vino, Vin Santo, White Wine | 2 Comments

What Wine Pairs with Slayer and Vivaldi? Pairing Music & Wine

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

The relationship between food and wine and the benefits of pairing them correctly is a well versed topic. Food and wine are meant to compliment each other, work together, each making the other more enjoyable. But have you ever thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Wine Buddies, Fun | Tagged 5 senses and wine, Abruzzo, Aerosmith, Amarone, Amarone della Valpolicella, Bauhaus, Biodynamic wine, Birdman, Champagne, Chianti, coltrane, Franciacorta, Fugazi, Funk, Goth, Iron Maiden, Italian biodynamic, ITalian wine pairing, Italy, Jay-Z, john cage, Kiss, Lacryma Cristi, Loire Valley, Madiran, Metal, Missy Elliott, motown, Music and wine, music and wine pairing, Nicolas Joly, Orange wine, Pink Floyd, Progressive Rock, Prosecco, Querciabello, Rush, Siouxsie, Skinny Puppy, Slayer, sonic youth, soul, Sparkling Wine, Sun Ra, Swans, taste, taste perception, Usher, Veneto, Wine | Leave a comment

Leonardo da Vinci’s Truly Old Vines

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

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 →

Posted in Historical Stuff, Wine Events | Tagged art history, Duke of Milan, fresco, High Renaissance art, Italian Wine, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci's vines, Ludovico Sforza, malvasia di candia, Milan, milanese wine, old vines, The Last Supper | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Italy

The Italian Connection: Beaujolais Crus & Ancient Rome

Italian Wine Regions: Abruzzo

Italian Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing!

Franciacorta’s Renaissance: Acari + Danesi & SoloUva

A Grape By Any Other Name: Trebbiano & Ugni Blanc

What Wine Pairs with Slayer and Vivaldi? Pairing Music & Wine

Leonardo da Vinci’s Truly Old Vines

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