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Arnaldo Caprai: Montefalco’s Champion of Sagrantino
We’ve had the opportunity to taste several vintages of Arnaldo Caprai’s Montefalco wines over the past year in Montefalco, Seattle, and Washington DC. These tastings as well as those of other producers lead us to conclude that this estate, led … Continue reading
Current Releases from Montefalco’s Cantina Fratelli Pardi
The Pardi winery was established by three brothers in 1919 on the ground floor of the San Marco Hospital. Like many Montefalco wineries, they initially specialized in making Sagrantino Passito. Today their great grandsons, the brothers Alberto Mario and Gianluca … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Zerbina Wines: New Italian Selections
Zerbina Wines is a Texas-based negociant of wines from Italy and other wine producing countries. Their wines from Italy are sourced from vineyards in the Veneto, Tuscany, and other regions. The wines reviewed here are produced in collaboration with winemaker … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Red Wine, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Good Value, Quality Sparkling Wines from Alsace to the Russian River Valley
Sparkling wines from around the world are better than ever. They may not have the cachet of Champagne, but they’re priced lower, and the best ones are very good indeed. In this article, we review a selection of quality sparkling … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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Champagnes and Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Champagnes and sparkling wines are especially popular during the winter Holidays. Families and friends toast their friendship and welcome the New Year with the bubbles that convey a sense of celebration and joy. To help guide your purchases of Champagne and … Continue reading
Posted in California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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2021 Italian Rosatos of Sangiovese & Other Varieties
Italian rosatos (rosés) are made throughout Italy from a large number of grape varieties including Nerello Mascalese from Mt Etna, Nero D’Avola from elsewhere in Sicily, Aglianico from Campana, Barbera and Nebbiolo from the Piedmont, Grenache (Gamay di Trasimeno) from … Continue reading
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Italy’s Rosé from a White Grape: Valentino Butussi’s Pinot Grigio Ramato
The Valentino Butussi vineyard and winery are located in one of the most charming parts of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the small town called Corno di Rosazzo. Overlooking (see photo) the vineyards of Corno di Rosazzo is the Abbey of Rosazzo, which … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Friuli, Italy, Rosé, Uncategorized
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Italian Wines from the Cellar Paired with Roberto Donna’s Cooking
Roberto Donna, is one of the pioneers of Italian alta cucina in Washington DC, especially at Galileo. [If you are of a certain age, you may have seen the video of him with Julia Child in her program, In Julia’s … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine and Food, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Chianti Classico, Sicily
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More Interesting Grapes and Wines from Italy
Italy has a mind-boggling number of indigenous and international grape varieties and wine appellations. In this article, we review some of the more interesting ones recently sent to us for review. They include well-known indigenous varieties like Grillo and Nero … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Current Releases from Sicily’s Mt. Etna
Some of Sicily’s most exciting wines are grown on the northern and eastern slopes of Mt. Etna [see map below] where we spent several days for our report on the Wines of Sicily. Mt. Etna is one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Carricante, Mt. Etna, Nerello Mascalese, Sicily
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