A wine blog by Susannah Gold
Despite the tundra where we now live, it will be warm inside and tonight's a big night for those who follow the movies as well as for all Downton Abbey (DA) fans. I count myself in both camps and I'll be hard pressed to decided which to watch. I know I will have a glass... Continue Reading →
This week's indigenous varieties are all ones that I had never heard of and first met in a book I own on indigenous varieties in Italy. Goldtraminer as you might expect is a cross created in 1947 by Rebo Rigotti at San Michele all'Adige between Traminer and Garganega. The grape is aromatic and is especially... Continue Reading →
This week's wine of the wine is from Tenuta Patruno Perniola located in the Murgia pugliese, in the town of Gioia del Colle, which is between the provinces of Bari and Taranto. The family has owned the property since the 1800s. It is focused exclusively on Primitivo which they make in a number of different... Continue Reading →
This week's wine of the week is from Rolland & Galarreta, a joint project between Michel Rolland and Javier Galarreta. The pair teamed up to make wines in Rioja, Ribera and Rueda. The Rioja was from Alavesa from 25-40 year old vines. It was made from 100% Tempranillo and was lush ruby red in color... Continue Reading →
Two big events in Italian life this week, a new President, Sergio Mattarella and Italian wine week in New York City with both Vino and I Tre Bicchieri slated for this week. I know they are not of the same order but both matter to the health of Italy - politically the former and economically... Continue Reading →
