Category Archives: Indigeous varieties
Italian Regions: Emilia Romagna On My Mind, Modena DOC
I’ve finally had more time to read the news and look at the devastating pictures of Emilia Romagna. Scary. According to this story published yesterday on the Wine Enthusiast’s website, much of the damage has been to the cheese industry … Continue reading
Happy Easter, Buona Pasqua – Gita Fuori Porta
Today was Easter, a holiday I love actually. I tried to go to hear Gospel music but was thwarted in my attempt by renovations at the church I like to go to. I’m glad the Church is being renovated though, … Continue reading
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Italian Wine Regions: Basilicata
As Vinitaly draws nearer, I am reminded of all the amazing wines that I have tried in past years. Some of the wines are from the most famous regions while others are from lesser known ones. Among those is the … Continue reading
Italian Wine Regions: Liguria
When one thinks of Liguria wine isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Surely it is the picturesque towns known throughout the world, Le Cinque Terre or the beach towns along the coast. Or maybe even the delicious focaccia … Continue reading
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
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 Indigenous Varieties: Caloria from Tuscany
This week’s indigenous variety is called Caloria from Tuscany. Specifically it is from the area near the city of Massa, in the province of Massa Carrara. The grape is used as a blending grape in red wines. It helps to … Continue reading
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Wednesday Wine of the Week: Tenuta Ca Vescovo Pinot Grigio
My wine of the week is a Pinot Grigio from Tenuta Ca Vescovo. This wine is from Acquileia, a town in Friuli Venezia Giulia. I visited Acquileia many years ago and it has forever remained in my mind as one … Continue reading
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Italian Indigenous Varities: Nero d’avola or Calabrese
Ah, la Sicilia. I haven’t been back in about eight years, way too long. What I have been able to do however, is drink lots of Sicilian wine. That is because Calabrese better known as Nero d’avola, or this week’s … Continue reading
