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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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Italian Wine Regions: Lazio
Lazio, once known as Latium, this area of the Italian peninsula has been inhabited by people for a long time….we’re talking since the 19th century BC at least! Of course back then, this wasn’t “Italy” yet and the folks living … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Wine Regions
Tagged castelli romani, Cerveteri, cesanese, frascati, Frosinone, Italian Wine, Italian Wine History, Italian Wine Region, Italy, Lazio, Piglio, Rome, Vino, Viterbo, Wine History
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In the News: Italian Origins of French Wine-making
Italian Wine VS French Wine…FIGHT! This is an article published June 4th about some recent archaeological evidence discovered in France which further confirms the idea that “[France] learnt the art of winemaking from their Italian neighbours and their first vines … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Historical Stuff
Tagged Etruscans, French Wine, French winemaking from Italy, Italian Wine, street fighter, The Australian, Wine, Wine History
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Wine Quotes – Thomas Jefferson
“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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Tagged American wine, famous quote, Good wine, history, Italian Wine, Philip Mazzei, Thomas Jefferson, Tuscany, Wine, Wine History
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Italian Wine History, Briefishly
Where does wine come from originally? A. Italy B. France C. Napa Valley D. None of the above Those of you that answered “D. None of the above” are correct (and probably like myself assume that when provided with the … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Stuff, Italian Wine FAQ
Tagged Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Armenia, Etruscans, Geiorgia, Greeks, Italian Wine, Italian Wine History, Italy, Persia, Vino, Wine, Wine History
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