Italian Wines 2007: A Guide to the World of Italian Wine for Experts and Wine Lovers
Do Bianchi (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
From the “run don’t walk department”… Last night, after leading an Italian wine tasting in Houston, I finally got the chance to sit down with cousins Marty and Joanne for a proper dinner at Catalan, where — and I’ll just cut to the chase since I need to get my butt on a plane in a [...]
mondosapore (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
What will 2010 be like for Italian wine in the US? Like 2009. Only more so. Everyone's been hoping for a big rebound in 2010, but early indications are that the market will not snap back to "normal." Retailers and restaurateurs in New York-New Jersey keep pushing for lower-cost wines; except for holiday gift shopping, the mantra will continue to be "under $20." With the weaker dollar,...
Do Bianchi (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Above: Yesterday, I tasted through the current releases of Fèlsina with my friends, from left, Craig Collins (who works for the winery’s distributor in Texas), John Roenigk (owner and manager of The Austin Wine Merchant), and Chiara Leonini, Fèlsina’s export manager. For the record, Fèlsina is pronounced FEHL-see-nah. It’s a labor of love and it’s my [...]...
Best Italy (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
But now, what would really interested me is yout list of say, the 20 best wines from Italy . After all, why not ask a native?
The English Can Cook (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
On Friday night Sam and Simon of TenGreenBottles , a small bespoke wine company based in Brighton provided my guests with matched wines. These guys are passionate about Italian wine having spent many years living and quaffing there. These were the wines: Aperitif - Domaine de la Paleine - Cremant de Loire (NV) (Sparkling ) Like cream soda for adults. Soft, buttery, drinkable. Starter - Cantina del...
The Passionate Foodie (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
The name of Gaja is one of the most recognizable and respected known names in Italian wine. They produce top notch Italian wines which are coveted by people all over the world. You now have the opportunity to taste some of their benchmark wines, as well as to meet Gaia Gaja , the daughter of Angelo Gaja . First up, on Thursday, November 19 , from 5pm-6:30pm, there will be a tasting at the Lower Falls...
Drinkon.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Usual price £10.49! Trulli Prosecco Raboso is a fresh, crisp and elegant sparkling rose wine packed with fruit flavours. Made from the Prosecco grape in the cool hills north of Venice, this is an exciting, yet traditional Italian wine. Receive a FREE Trulli branded ice bucket with any 6 bottles of Trulli wines, while stocks last!
Reflections on Wine (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
The 2010 guide from Gambero Rosso has been out for a few weeks now and I wanted to discuss their latest look at the top Italian wines of the year. While this admittedly is a far more important publication in Italy, there are many wine buyers and Italian wine fans in this country that look to this guide as a barometer of the finest bottlings from Italy. I am not writing this to take them to fault with...
TasteAndShare.com (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Tuscana West added an event Opera Night on Sat. November 14! at Tuscana West Restaurant November 14, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm Opera Night! Join us Saturday, November 14, for an exquisite evening of Italian Food, Italian Wine, and Italian Song!! Local award-winning opera singers will be singing arias and duets by Rossini, Puccini, Mozart and more while you savor our rus...
Italy Down Under (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
The grandson of an Italian food importer from Tuscany, Carmine became one of the largest importers of Italian wine in North America. At age 52, he sold his 25-year-old business to the Seagram Co, making Carmine wealthy beyond his [...]
Vinography (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Something unusual is happening in the world of wine writing. While not surprising given the disastrous conditions in the market for those who want to make a living writing about wine, this phenomenon prompts some reflection. In short: I'm beginning to notice folks who have heretofore made their living as journalists, wine writers, or wine critics are now taking jobs as PR and communication pros in...
Bowes Wine (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
What with the rapid turn-around between our London tasting and my departure for Burgundy, I never got 'round to penning anything about the former, an event which had been causing some small trepidation in the weeks following its announcement due to the fact that we had not only managed to hit half hols on the button, but that it also appeared to be silly season for work travel. Trepidation leached...
On the Road with the Grape Guy (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
If you haven’t heard the name Masi, when it comes to Italian wine, then you’ve either led a very sheltered life, been living under a rock or have never wandered the aisles of you local liquor store. The name Masi and Italian wine go together like a horse and carriage. Tonight, a small gathering of folks got together at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto (though surprisingly not in the...
Vinsanity (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
I received my first Christmas gift today. I know, Halloween was a mere 3 days ago, Bonfire Night is still 2 days hence, and Thanksgiving (if you happen to be an English person who cares about that particular holiday), is yet more than 3 weeks away. But Christmas is looming large already; on telly commercials, in the shops and apparently, on the mind of my own personal Santa! An extremely generous co-worker...
learnitalianwines (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Renato Ratti Winery, Annunziata (Photo ©Tom Hyland) A few months ago, I assembled the choices of several Italian wine authorities regarding Brunello di Montalcino. Today, we turn our attention to Barolo. I asked some of my friends to give me their choices for best Barolos. Some opted for individual bottlings, while others merely listed producers. Some [...]
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