Erbaluce, a white wine secret from Piedmont
According to DOC wine law, Erbaluce may only give its name to a label when grown in the Canavese. The grape comes from the North of Italy.
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Piemaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Le Fioraie 2017
This wine, a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% of a combination of Colorino, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo, epitomizes the quintessential Chianti Classico from Castellina in Chianti.
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Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda 1991
We were all set to conquer the 47th annual Josh Billings runaground when the universe decided to punk us. You guessed it – the race got canceled faster than a rainy picnic! The culprits? Thunderstorms and winds that were apparently more excited about the race than we were. But hey, we weren’t about to let Mother Nature rain on our parade. We clung to tradition […]
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Joaquin Fiano di Avellino Riserva, Campania 2019
A little information about the region and the grape. Campania represents a region in southwestern Italy renowned for its ancient ruins and breathtaking coastline. Naples, the capital of this region, stands as a vibrant city beautifully situated between the iconic gray cone of Mt. Vesuvius and the deep blue expanse of the Golfo di Napoli. Further to the south, the Amalfi Coast boasts towns like […]
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2016 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello Paolo Bea, Umbria
A little history Paolo Bea doesn’t strictly adhere to organic or biodynamic principles, but it’s quite challenging to discover a more natural approach elsewhere. The family cultivates five hectares of vineyards primarily located near the estate, with some vineyards like Cerrette reaching altitudes of up to 500 meters above sea level. In contrast to numerous other producers, Bea has successfully crafted exquisitely balanced wines each […]
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My Epic Quest
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around and let me regale you with the tale of my epic quest to discover the most magnificent summer white wine for 2023. Armed with an insatiable thirst and a questionable sense of adventure, I set forth on a perilous journey through tasting rooms, determined to find the elixir that would quench my summertime desires. My encounter with Janare del Sannio […]
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Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosado 2022
Montenidoli is situated on 500 acres of woodland atop a hill that overlooks San Gimignano, facing the Chianti Classico region between Florence and Siena. This pristine land resides high up on the hill, benefiting from clean air and remaining untouched by any chemical pollutants created by humans. Under the guidance of Elisabetta Fagiuoli for over fifty years, Montenidoli has emerged as a leading producer of […]
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A Pleasant Surprise
Rizzardi KEYA Bardolino Chiaretto Classico The wine shop was pouring this, so I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by its color and freshness. It had a beautiful watermelon color with hints of peach and orange. On the palate, it revealed soft melon and herbal flavors. The wine had a long, tenacious finish that lingered with tropical fruit notes. KEYA is […]
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Fuso Col di Luna Flora Rosato Frizzante
Col di Luna produces sparkling wines at the foot of the Dolomites, upholding a family tradition and a preference for the Brut style. One of their offerings is the Flora rosato, made from a local grape variety called Raboso. This grape is not widely used due to its high tannin levels. I decided to try something different and opted for a wine made using the […]
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Pico Maccario Lavignone Rosato 2022
This wine hails from Piedmont, a region in Italy that borders France and Switzerland, nestled at the foot of the Alps. The vineyard is owned by the Maccario brothers, who firmly believe in allowing the clean and healthy Barbera fruit to speak the loudest in the final wine. Harvesting takes place between late September and early November when the estate fruit reaches its optimal level […]
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Selected by the shop owner
The Erbaluce came recommended by the wine shop owner having remembered a few whites I had previously bought. He made an excellent choice with this wine. It was just what I was looking for. The other wine I choose was not as good as I was hoping for but for the price it was worth a try. Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso, 2020 DOCG DOCG is […]
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