A wine blog by Susannah Gold
I have been to Vinitaly for the last five years in a row. Every year is very different from the previous one, somewhat like vintage variations. Some years it is raining and other years it is almost Summer it seems. Additionally, sometimes Nature intervenes and puts a pale on the events such as the earthquake... Continue Reading →
Gavi always seemed to me to be an old fashioned wine, one that little old ladies drank. Somehow, it seemed declasse'. Boy was I wrong. Actually two Gavi wines were among my favorite wines tasted during the long marathon otherwise known as Vino 2010 held in New York from February 3 to February 5. They... Continue Reading →
Italian wine week has almost started and I am sure it will be a fun and busy week for journalists, bloggers, producers, importers, restaurateurs and consumers. While the week is largely for the trade, a separate Shop & Dine program has been set up in numerous shops and restaurants throughout the city. On Thursday, February... Continue Reading →
Italian wine expert Luca Maroni is in town for a tasting today at Altacucina at 3pm. I'm running over there to taste some of the new fruit driven wines that he will be showcasing. I look forward to trying a great pecorino from Farnese winery in Abruzzo as well as a DOCG Colline Teramane from... Continue Reading →
For those who weren't able to attend the lovely SensOfWine 2009 event at Cipriani 42nd on February 20, here's a short video of the evening. For more information about the event, please go to Altacucina Society's website. Altacucina organized the event together with Italian wine expert Luca Maroni. That brunette looking away from the camera... Continue Reading →
