Category Archives: Indigeous varieties
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
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Cagnulari Nero from Sardinia
This week’s indigenous variety is called Cagnulari Nero. Just like last week’s Caddiu Nero, it hails from Sardinia. Most likely this one came from Spain. According to a variety of sources, the grape may be linked to Monastrell, know to … Continue reading
Indigenous Grapes In Europe – Necessary Integration
On Thursdays I usually try to write a post on indigenous grape varieties. Last week, I wrote about Cabernet Franc as an indigenous variety in Italy which some may think is incorrect because it was first seen in France but … Continue reading
Italy in New York: Alta Cucina Opens for Lunch
I have been missing Italy a lot these past few days. It’s the holiday season, Sant’Ambrogio, the beginning of le citta’ adorned with Christmas lights and of course missing my friends. What I always miss is the ease of eating … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Cabernet Franc
I know. Cabernet Franc, an indigenous Italian varietal? It sounds very odd but this opens a larger discussion, how long does a grape grow in a region, before we can call it an indigenous one? (Bob Dylan wrote a song … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Bussanello Bianco
Now there’s a grape I had never heard of, right? This one hails from the Veneto and was created in the 1930s by an enologist named Professor Giovanni Dalmasso from a cross between Riesling Italico and Furmint. I’m shocked to … Continue reading
