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Loss – Personal, Public, Professional
This has been quite the weekend of bad news I must say but I know that we all have to look to the future with optimism. Someone I know well lost someone dear to them, that horrible accident on Giglio, … Continue reading
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Italian Indigenous Varieties: Bracciola Nera
This week’s indigenous variety is called Bracciola Nera. It grows mainly in Tuscany in the area known as Massa- Carrara as well as in Liguria in le Cinque Terre. It is rarely if ever vinified alone but is usually in … Continue reading
Wine Wednesday: La Notte di San Lorenzo Calls For A Morellino di Scansano
August 10 is celebrated in Italy and by Italians throughout the world as the night of the shooting stars. This film by the Taviani brothers is one of my old time favorites. This night is famous because you can see … Continue reading
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Italian Indigenous Varieties: Bonda
Italy, as we all know, has more indigenous varieties than almost any other nation. This is true throughout that beautiful country from North to South. This week’s indigenous variety is one called Bonda. It sort of sounds like an attractive … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Bonarda Who Are You?
Bonarda is one of those Italian varieties that you assume you know well, have had, feel somewhat benign towards but yet wouldn’t go out of your way to try it again. Why is that I asked myself? First of all, … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Bonamico From Pisa
It’s Thursday and that means indigenous varieties over here at Avvinare. The latest grape that I’ve learned about is called Bonamico nero. It hails from Tuscany, specifically from the area around Pisa. It tends to be cultivated in the plains … Continue reading
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Tuscany Still Has A Hold On Me Like No Other
I guess it’s actually true that your first love can never really be replaced…In this case though, I’m talking about a city and a region. Last week, I was in Florence for all of 9 hours, enough to remind me … Continue reading
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On The Road Again: Verona, Vulcania 2011, Soave
I’m on the road again, having left my Milan friends, clients and engagements. I’m now in the Veneto on my way to meet a producer and I attended the third edition of Vulcania Soave. The event lasts for two days … Continue reading
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