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Tag Archives: Pignolo
Pignolo Power
There are some powerful grapes in the world: by that I mean tannins that are full and bold and can sometimes have a tendency to rip your face off. Nebbiolo, Sagrantino, Touriga Nacional, just to name a few. And then … Continue reading
Friuli – More Than Just White Wine
When one thinks of wines from Friuli, white wine is typically the first thing that comes to mind. On my recent trip tip Friuli-Venezie Giulia, I had opportunity to dive into the indigenous red grapes of the region and taste … Continue reading
Posted in Life and Education, Tasting and Tours, wine
Tagged Colli orientalli, Corso, extinct, Friuli, indigenous, local, passion, Pignolo, producer, rare, Refosco, Slovenia, Tazzelenghe, Terrano
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia
With my next trip to Italy imminent, and to prep “inquiring minds” for some of the native varieties I’ll get to taste, I thought I would give a brief ‘winey’ overview of the region and the native grapes therein. Despite … Continue reading
Posted in Joy of Wine, Life and Education, Tasting, Tasting and Tours
Tagged Austria, blessed, border, castle, Dolomites, education, Friuli, Friuliano, Italy, Malvasia Istriana, Picolit, Pignolo, Refosco del penduncolo, Rosso, Schioppettino, Slovenia, tasting, Tazzelenghe, Tocai, travel, Verduzzo, Vitovska, work
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