Category Archives: Varietals

Bellone: The Great White Grape of Lazio #ItalianFWT

Posted on April 2, 2021 by joyofwine

This month at #ItalianFWT, we turn our focus to Lazio, a region well known for its culture, famous landmarks, and Italy’s capital city: Rome. Frascati also dwells in Lazio with the grapes of Malvasia del Lazio (Puntinata) and Malvasia di … Continue reading →

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White Rioja: Taste & See What You’re Missing #WorldWineTravel

Posted on January 22, 2021 by joyofwine

White Rioja. It’s like White Bordeaux or White Burgundy. I mean, we all know straight up what Rioja, Bordeaux or Burgundy is but ask for white, and the average joe might go…huh?  Burgundy not so much, but when someone comes … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Season with Sparkling Freisa #ItalianFWT

Posted on December 2, 2020 by joyofwine

For those of you that know me, you know I’m a bit of wine geek when it comes to Italian grape varieties! The learning never ends, and it’s a bonus when I get to buy native Italian wine varietals then … Continue reading →

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I Collazzi and a Big Ol’ Steak #ItalianFWT

Posted on June 26, 2020 by joyofwine

Super Tuscans: You love them or you hate them. They are wines that statistically score high, but are they all necessarily good? What does it all even mean? Tuscany is known more for the sangiovese grape, with various amounts of … Continue reading →

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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day 14

Posted on April 5, 2020 by joyofwine

We made it! After succesfully completing 14 days of self isolation, one would be ready to go back to work. However, many of us no longer have a job so the isolation will continue. If you are reading this and … Continue reading →

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