Among wine experts and connoisseurs, Italian white wines don’t have a great reputation. Their flavors and aromas tend to be muted and the acidity is
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Wine Review: Sommavite Brunello di Montalcino 2009
When Brunello is good it is very, very good. Made from the “Grosso” clone of the Sangiovese grape, it produces fuller, richer flavor than other
Aging Report: Fontana Candida “Luna Mater” Frascati Superiore 2009
Italian white wines have a mixed reputation. Some people love them; others think they lack aromatic intensity and are innocuous. I’ve had a few that
Wine Review: Montalbera Laccento Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
There are thousands of grape varieties from which wine is made. But only a relative handful find their way to the international wine markets. Robert
Budget Wine: Epicuro Salice Salentino and Aglianico 2011
A Trader Joe’s exclusive, the Salice Salentino is one of my go-to, everyday wines and has been for years. A simple but pleasing nose of
Wine Review: Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut NV
Italy is not known for its quality sparkling wines. Prosecco and the sparkling wines of Asti are pleasant enough, but both are produced using the
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