Italy
The vineyards occupy hillsides of volcanic porphyry soils, where the cooler Alpine climate and well drained terrain provide favorable conditions for Nebbiolo, Croatina, and Vespolina. These varieties combine to produce wines with vibrant acidity, aromatic complexity, and a distinctive earthy character.
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Schioppettino is one of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s most distinctive indigenous red grapes, with a history closely tied to the village of Prepotto near the Slovenian border. Also known historically as Ribolla Nera, the variety nearly disappeared during the twentieth century.
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Antico Broilo grows these grapes organically on 50 year old vines in Prepotto, in the eastern hills of Friuli Venezia Giulia, just a few miles from the Slovenian border. Rolling hills and steep slopes shape the landscape.
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The wine is remarkably clean and refreshing, with bright citrus and restrained orchard-fruit notes rather than an overtly aromatic profile.
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On the palate, it is crisp, refreshing, and well balanced, with well integrated acidity carrying flavors of lemon and fresh citrus. A subtle note of toasted almond, develops through the mid-palate and finish.
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Inspired by the rosés of Provence, they introduced Il Rosé di Casanova with the 2012 vintage, crafting it from Sangiovese and Prugnolo Gentile grown on sandy soils rich in ancient marine sediments.
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Comm. G.B. Burlotto has emerged as one of Piedmont’s most respected traditional estates, guided today by Fabio Alessandria, the great great grandson of the founder. Based in Verduno, the family has produced wine since the mid nineteenth century and remains known for its classical approach
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La Spinetta, a renowned Italian winery, owns the Casanova della Spinetta estate. The vines are about 15 years old and are planted in a location with southern exposure at 180 meters (590 feet) above sea level.
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The wine showed a royal ruby color, deep yet translucent. On the palate it is juicy and fresh with generous body and bright acidity. This is far from the average rosé…
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Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is an Italian DOC appellation dedicated to a distinctive rosé style of wine made from the Montepulciano grape. The name cerasuolo, meaning “cherry red,” refers to…
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G.D. Vajra is a family-run winery located in the village of Vergne, within the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Established in 1972 by Aldo Vajra, the estate is named after his father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. The winery is renowned for its commitment to organic farming practices, having been one of the first in the Barolo region to adopt such methods in 1971.
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I was pleased to attend a recent wine dinner presented by Ronald Barron, retired principal trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is known among trombonists as “the wine guy” and among those in the wine trade as “the trombone player”. Ron curated this special evening from his personal cellar, titled “An Evening in Campania Mostly.” The traditional regional meal featured an antipasto, followed by […]
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