This week's gem is one I found at the Vinitaly tasting in early February from the Tabarrini winery in Umbria. Most people associate Umbria with big red wines such as Sagrantino but this wine made from the Trebbiano Spoletino grape was a real eye opener for me. Tabarrini also makes Sagrantino but during Vinitaly I... Continue Reading →
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Canaiolo Nero
Avvinare has had a bit of a vacation as well as an enforced period of sick leave because of the flu but it's back and hopefully on track for December and 2013. This has been our worst month of traffic in about two years, proof that if you write, people will read it, providing you... Continue Reading →
New Wine Bars In New York: Earl’s on Park Avenue/97th Street
Wine bars seem to be a dime a dozen these days but every once in a while, one pops up in a funky neighborhood.My friend Lynne Bernstein of Glasshalfull brought me to new one yesterday called Earl's Beer and Cheese. Neither the area nor the name were too auspicious but you never know so I... Continue Reading →
A Change of Pace – Great Greek Wines
I thought I'd take a break from my Italy travels and post this article I wrote recently about Greek Wines. I am thinking of Greece a lot in these days because of the ongoing credit difficulties they are having. While their Sovereign Debt may be downgraded, I for one am upgrading my own ratings on... Continue Reading →
Not Just Gaglioppo Anymore – Calabria With A Vengeance
I just went to a great seminar as part of Vino 2010 on wines from Calabria. The title said it would be about Gaglioppo as a grape and showcase wines made from it. This was a limited description because we were treated to great wines made from indigenous varieties such as Greco Nero, Magliocco, Malvasia... Continue Reading →