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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 →

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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 →

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Italian Wine Regions: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Aubrie Talarico

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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