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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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Veni Vidi Vino Loves: Oneglass!
(Imagine the following said in that infomercial voice) Ever wished you could just stick a glass of wine in your purse or pocket and take it with you somewhere? Do you wish there was a way to enjoy a glass … Continue reading
Posted in Fun
Tagged 100 ml, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italian Wine, Merlot, one glass wine, Pinot Grigio, red wine, Sangria, single serving wine, Venezia, veni vidi vino loves, Venice, Vermentino Toscana, Vino, White Wine, Wine, wine in a pouch
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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
Posted in Italian Wine FAQ, Italian Wine Regions, Red Wines, White Wines
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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What’s a “Super Tuscan”?
If I say Tuscany, you will probably think Chianti. But there’s of course much more than Chianti to be found from Tuscan wines. The one I’ll focus on here is the so-called Super Tuscan: a nickname for Tuscan wine stars … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Historical Stuff, Italian Wine FAQ, Red Wines
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Chianti Region, DOC, DOCG, IGT, Italian Wine, Italy, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Tignanello, Tuscan Wine, Tuscany, Veni Vidi Vino Italy, Vino Da Tavola, Wine
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