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Italian Wine Regions: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
This northern region snuggled up closely with Slovenia has a long history (evidence suggests 20,000 years of human occupation) and with it a very interesting viticultural one too. The Friuli territory has been on the wine map for quite some … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet, Colli Orientali, Collio, Friulano, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italian Wine, Italian Wine Regions, Malvasia, Passito, Picolit, Pignolo, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Prosecco, red wine, Refosco, Ribolla Gialla, Robolla Nera, Schioppettino, Spumante, sweet wine, Tazzelenghe, Tocai, Trieste, Udine, Veni Vidi Vino Italy, Verduzzo, White Wine, Wine Regions
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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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Food & Wine Buddies: Pinot Grigio + Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Just in time for fall, today for lunch we made Baked Pumpkin Risotto– hit the link for the recipe, and in case you’re wondering where they give you a choice of butternut squash OR pumpkin, we went for pumpkin, making … Continue reading
Intro to Falanghina (White)
Meet Falanghina (say it: Fall-an-GHEE-nuh), one of the oldest white grape varieties in Italy! It’s believed that Greek settlers brought this variety with them to the Campi Flegrei area (near modern-day Naples) as far back as the 7th century BCE. … Continue reading
