Graced with feminine athleticism, buoyant, agile, swift as a bounding deer, this invigorating beauty is made from Teroldego, a grape most at home along Italy’s
Tag: Italian Wine
Wine Review: Cantine Adanti Arquata Montefalco Sagrantino 2010
In the shadow of shadows probing the dark opacity of bottomless crypts. You don’t drink this wine; you do battle with it. The nose, redolent
Wine Review: Treves Nebbiolo Canavese DOC 2016
A different expression of Nebbiolo than what we are accustomed to. The Treves features pretty, well delineated aromas–dusty cherry, hints of anise and rose, with
Under the Umbrian Sun
Tuscany gets all the attention from vacationers heading to Italy. Go there if you like tour buses, hordes of curio shoppers, and high prices. If
Wine Review: Argiano Rosso Di Montalcino DOC 2015
This “baby Brunello” is no twaddling tot. It offers a compelling semblance of Brunello charm for half of the cost. Simple at first blush, bright
Budget Wine Review: Nero Grande Appassimento Italy 2017
This is an odd duck, so I couldn’t resist buying a bottle. It’s unusual to see a wine made in the appassimento style for $7.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 