Tag Archives: DOCG

Prosecco – What’s Really in the Glass – #ItalianFWT

Posted on July 5, 2019 by joyofwine

I wrote an article about a year ago for our local provincial magazine called Culinaire – a magazine that focuses on both food and drink from local restaurants, cafes, pubs and wines from around the world. Since my specialty is … Continue reading →

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The Power of Sagrantino- #ItalianFWT

Posted on February 1, 2019 by joyofwine

Talking about native grapes of Italy is probably one of my favourite things to do! For this month’s #ItalianFWT, we travel to Umbria, Italy’s only landlocked region. it doesn’t need water to make it great though! One of the few … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Wine

Posted on March 20, 2017 by joyofwine

I was reminded on Saturday while dining with friends why I do what I do and why I love it so much. Sometimes I just need to be reminded what the joy of wine is really all about and the reasons … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #6 – Gavi

Posted on February 18, 2016 by joyofwine

I’ll try not to inundate these posts with Italian wine, but I gotta tell ya…the geek in me keeps coming out whether it’s a region, grape or cool looking bottle.  This weeks instalment has all three! Not to mention that … Continue reading →

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