Tag Archives: Barbera

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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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #15 – Lombardy

Posted on May 12, 2016 by joyofwine

Upon reading some other posts this week and Lombardy being more on my mind, this week’s edition of Thirsty will focus on a Chiaretto (Key-a-retto)~Lombardy’s version of rosé. Tis the season after all! And personally, I love this Chiaretto. It … Continue reading →

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All Hail Italia!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by joyofwine

My basement is cold…I mean, two blankets wrapped around me cold.  Springtime in Edmonton means melting ice and snow, which means cold concrete foundations.  Yup, despite 2″x8″ engineered joists, and double insulation, it’s still chilly in spring.  Probably the chilliest … Continue reading →

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