I had the occasion to meet Primo Franco of the Nino Franco winery at an intimate lunch organized by Tony Didio a couple of years ago. Primo was fascinating and an incredible "Signore del Vino." His family winery is one of the first to make a name for themselves in the Prosecco trade, quite unimaginable... Continue Reading →
Wine Wednesday: Falesia Chardonnay from D’Amico Winery
This week's wine Wednesday is dedicated to one I tasted a while back but have not been able to forget. It's the Falesia chardonnay from D'Amico Winery located at the confluence of Umbria/Lazio/Tuscany. I met the couple during a lunch in New York at Marea organized by the lovely Tony DiDio. I had never heard... Continue Reading →
Winery of the Week: Peter Zemmer from Alto Adige
I had the good fortune to meet Peter Zemmer through Tony DiDio a couple of years ago. I never wrote about the great lunch we had at the Gotham Bar and Grill but the wines have stuck in my head and I have tried the newer versions since that time. They are always consistent, clean... Continue Reading →
Wine of the Week: Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadne Superiore D.O.C.G.
I had the occasion to meet Primo Franco of the Nino Franco winery at an intimate lunch organized by Tony Didio a couple of years ago. Primo was fascinating and an incredible "Signore del Vino." His family winery is one of the first to make a name for themselves in the Prosecco trade, quite... Continue Reading →
Wine Wednesday: Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay 2010
California has been on my mind since a recent trip there in late September. While there I tasted a number of interesting Chardonnays but I must say my new favorite, I came late to the party, is the Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay that I tasted at the Frederick Wildman tasting last month. This winery from Sonoma... Continue Reading →