Category Archives: Italian indigenous Grape 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
World Science Festival, Oscar del Vino and Emilia Romagna
It’s hard to believe it is the end of the month already. Summer’s here, the World Science Festival is back in town and troubling news of earthquakes has been coming from Italy all week. For those who don’t know me, … Continue reading
Italian Regions: Puglia – Brindisi, Maci Family
Brindisi is such a curious word. On the one hand it means let’s have a toast, a “brindisi” to someone or something. On the other, it used to bring to mind ferries going to the Greek islands, a port city … Continue reading
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Vinitaly Day 1: Old Friends, New Friends & Vivit – Natural Wines Debut At Vinitaly
My Vinitaly over the last four years has always started in the same way, with Susanna Crociani, my dear friend and producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. I have written about her wines numerous times so today, all I will … Continue reading
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
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
