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Tag Archives: Nerello Mascalese
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
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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
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What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2
Many of you took the time to read and comment on the lineups posted from my post earlier this week. I thank you and appreciate your comments! I loved that the choices were a little of everything. Today’s lineup will … Continue reading
Posted in Joy of Wine, Tasting, Varietals, wine
Tagged argentina, Australia, Bordeaux blend, brachetto, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, Glera, Grenache, Italy, Malbec, mataro, Mendoza, Nerello Mascalese, New Zealand, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Shiraz, Sicily, Treviso, USA, Viognier
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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday- #1 Sicily
Every Wednesday is delivery day at the retail store I manage. And every Wednesday, we open at least one wine to try, maybe even two. It’s not only fun, it’s a learning tool, and whomever the part time staff is … Continue reading
Posted in Tasting, Varietals, wine
Tagged Italy, mediterranean, Nerello Mascalese, Perricone, red, sea, Sicily, tasting, Thursday, varietal, wine
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