One of wines’ singular virtues is that it takes us to a place, a plot of land, a people, and their struggles and triumphs, all
Tag: Italian Wine
On Cheap Chianti Culture
For those who think wine doesn’t express meanings or function as a symbol, Maggie Hennessy’s article in VinePair “The Timeless Charm of Cheap Chianti” will
Wine Review: Pieropan Soave Classico 2019
I don’t often get excited by Soave but this Classico has me riding its swift current seeing into the life of things. A very generous
Wine Review: Paolo Cali Mandragola Frappato Vittoria DOC 2016
Frappato is a red grape usually found in Southeastern Sicily in the Vittorio DOC and surrounding areas. It’s typically aromatic and light weight with soft
Italian Wines are Distinctive and That’s a Good Thing
MW Sarah Heller’s paean to the distinctiveness of Italian wines in Club Oenologique gets at an important point about what I call “wine royalty” in
Wine Review: Kris Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2019
A good price for this wine that hails from the home of Pinot Grigio. But be prepared for a tale of too tart. Pretty aromas
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 