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Brachetto: The Sweetie of Piemonte – #ItalianFWT
I love Brachetto. Full stop. I love selling Brachetto. I love people’s reactions when they say they want something different than Moscato, and then their minds are blown with something Moscato-like, but it’s a RED wine! Brachetto is one of … Continue reading
Cooperatives: Not Always a Negative! Introducing Produttori del Barbaresco- #ItalianFWT
Miriam-Webster describes Cooperation as: 1: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for: common effort. E.g We are asking for your full cooperation. 2: association of persons for common benefit established trade and … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Varietals, wine
Tagged #ItalianFWT, cooperatives, cuise, native, Nebbiolo, Piemonte, tajarin, wine
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The World of Italian Wine: Where Do I Begin? #Italian FWT
Traditionally, other than pinot grigio, moscato and prosecco, the world of Italian wine is largely misunderstood and honestly, intimidating. Yes, those that follow scores will undoubtedly understand Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone and Barolo, but what about the unsung hero grapes … Continue reading
Etna and the power of the Contrada
The French had it figured out for centuries. Burgundy was pinot noir. White Burgundy is made with chardonnay, Sancerre with sauvignon blanc, and Vouvray with chenin blanc. Beaujolais is gamay, while Champagne is the classic blend of chardonnay, pinot noir … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life and Education, wine
Tagged carricante, cattaratto, contrada, education, Etna, Feudo di Mezzo, grapes, Guardiola, learning, Monte Serra, native, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, north, Passopisciaro, Rampante, Santo Spirito, Sciaranuova, Sicily, South, terroir, VIA trip, vines, volcano
The Power of Sagrantino- #ItalianFWT
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
Posted in Education, Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine
Tagged #FWT, autochthonous, bold, DOCG, food, grape, Italy, landlocked, Montefalco, native, pairing, region, Sagrantino, travel, Umbria, wine
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