Monthly Archives: February 2012
Italian Wine Regions: Valle d’Aosta
I’m starting a new series on this blog, not an exhaustive one, but a smattering of information about the 20 regions of Italy. To start, naturally I am looking to the smallest region in the North, the Valle d’Aosta. The … Continue reading
Wine of the Week: Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone
Today I had the occasion to stop by Domenico Valentino’s Tank Sampling at I Trulli. Although I was only there for a short time, I got to taste some fabulous wines including this week’s pick Castello di Verduno Pelaverga Basadone. … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Mr. President
I know that line is associated with a different President of the United States (POTUS) than the one I have in mind but today is President’s day and I am thinking about many of the great ones, including President Kennedy. … Continue reading
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Going To Tre Bicchieri New York 2012
I’m running out soon to go to the Tre Bicchieri event soon. I want to say hi to some old friends and try a couple of new wines. This year, I’m interested in white blends, oddly enough. I really feel … Continue reading
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Rose All The Way On Valentine’s Day
Today is that day when you are reminded about love. I think we should be reminded of love everyday, be it love for a person, a furry friend, a poem, a mountain or a wine. I am now taking a … Continue reading
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The Sweet Spot: Occhio di Pernice From Poggio Bonelli
At the Italian Wine Masters tasting on Tuesday, I was able to taste a few wines and one in particular really excited my palate, the Occhio di Pernice from Poggio Bonelli. I also tasted the wonderful Chianti and Chianti Riserva … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varietals: Canaiolo Bianco
Canaiolo bianco is this week’s indigenous Italian varietal. Most people have heard of its more famous cousin, the Canaiolo Nero which is used in a number of well-known Tuscan wines including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano which I was serving on … Continue reading
Italian Wine Masters Tomorrow In NYC
Tomorrow is the Italian Wine Masters event featuring the Consorzi of Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Prosecco. I’m looking forward to the event. I will be helping to pour wines for my dear friend, Susanna … Continue reading
Chicago Wine Community
I’m in Chicago for work having just finished a great Slow Wine event yesterday. Today I am going to be checking out part of the city that I have come to truly appreciate. One of the things that I have … Continue reading
