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Italian Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing!
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
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A Grape By Any Other Name: Trebbiano & Ugni Blanc
*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
Wine & Mother’s Day in Umbria!
The Lungarotti MUVIT Museum of Wine in Torgiano, Umbria is celebrating Mother’s Day (this year on May 12th) by offering something special for visiting mothers and their kids! Moms will receive complimentary “wine therapy” kits, free guided tours, a free … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Holidays
Tagged Festa della Mamma, Italian Culture, Italian Wine, Italy, Lungarotti, Mom's Day, Mother's Day, Personalized wine labels, Swart, Umbria, Veni Vidi Vino Italy, Vino, Wine
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Tasty Note: Orvieto Classico DOC 2012
Orvieto is a picturesque town sitting high up on top of a steeply sloped butte in the region of Umbria. Orvieto Classico is a DOC designated wine that is produced entirely within this defined “classic” area and solely with grapes … Continue reading
Posted in Grapes: White, Tasty Notes, White Wines
Tagged Grechetto, Italian wines, Italy, Orvieto, Orvieto Classico, Trebbiano, Umbria, Veni Vidi Vino Italy, White Wine, Wine, Wine Food pairing, wine notes
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Tasty Note: L’Orma Montefalco Sagrantino
Sagrantino is a hearty black grape that comes from the region of Umbria. It tends to make deeply colored, full-bodied, tannic reds with black fruit flavors. This particular bottle is no exception to that! This bottle’s important details: The Wine: … Continue reading