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Lambrusco(s)- The Star(s) of Emilia-Romagna (#ItalianFWT)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by joyofwine

Lambrusco, the main family of red grapes from the Emilia side of Emilia-Romagna, is gaining in trend and popularity. Even five years ago, no one had even heard of Lambrusco, let alone be drinking it! Now, the family is gaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged #ItalianFWT, culture, Emilia, food, Gnocco Fritto, Italy, lambrusco di sorbara, lambrusco family, lambrusco maestri, lambrusco marani, lambrusco salomino, lambruso grassparossa, pairing, tagliatelle, travel, wine | 12 Comments

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 →

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 | 15 Comments

Lacrima – The Aromatic Jewel in Le Marche’s Crown (#ItalianFWT)

Posted on September 1, 2018 by joyofwine

Le Marche, one of the lesser known and less traveled regions of Italy is in my books, an unsung hero of the country. Located on the east side of the country, halfway down the Adriatic coast, it has everything going … Continue reading →

Posted in wine | Tagged aromatic, food, Italian FWT, Italy, Lacrima, Marche, mountain, native, seaside, travel, Verdicchio, wine | 14 Comments

So….What’s Next?

Posted on April 18, 2018 by joyofwine

There haven’t been many posts as of late. Upon my return from South Africa, the studying began again in earnest as I prepared to write (yet again) the exam for Italian Wine Expert. After the heartbreaking result of 89 … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Personal Stories | Tagged education, expert, goals, Italy, judging, perseverance, travel, VinItaly, vinitaly international academy | 1 Comment

South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

Posted on February 6, 2018 by joyofwine

I’ve discovered what a wine farm really is…more than just wine, De Grendel, at 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 180 m above sea level, boasts a massive landscape with not only wine being produced, but blueberries, cattle, sheep … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Life and Education, Personal Stories, wine | Tagged bubbles, business, Chardonnay, De Grendel, farm, Harvest 2018, life, MCC, Pinot Noir, restaurant, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, South Africa, travel, wine | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: travel

Lambrusco(s)- The Star(s) of Emilia-Romagna (#ItalianFWT)

The Power of Sagrantino- #ItalianFWT

Lacrima – The Aromatic Jewel in Le Marche’s Crown (#ItalianFWT)

So….What’s Next?

South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

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