Tag Archives: Tuscany

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 →

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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 →

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There’s Something About Montalcino: The Micro-Terroir Debate

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Aubrie Talarico

To subdivide or not to subdivide…that is the question! Wine-o’s who love a serious red wine probably already know about Tuscany’s precious red gem of Brunello di Montalcino.  But what do you know about the region’s micro-terroirs?  These seemingly small … Continue reading →

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Wine & Food Buddies: White Truffles + the Wines of Piedmont

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Aubrie Talarico

Pictured above, the Italian culinary equivalent of an edible diamond:  the white truffle (this handful here is worth 300 Euros!). Truffle season and its many festivals and feasts are upon us (it’s November).  Truffles are found throughout central and northern … Continue reading →

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Under the Castelfiorentino Sun

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Aubrie Talarico

I’m just back in Rome after spending 2 weeks in the Chianti region’s rolling hills!  Unfortunately I was doing very little wine tasting because I was working with Italian children at a Summer Camp but I did manage drink in … Continue reading →

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Wine Quotes – Thomas Jefferson

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Aubrie Talarico

“Good wine, is a daily necessity for me.” Did you know that Thomas Jefferson, founding father and third president of America, was an avid wine connoisseur? During his first term as president he spent $25,000 (or the equivalent of $75,000 … Continue reading →

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What’s a “Super Tuscan”?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Aubrie Talarico

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 →

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