Paolo Bea is a quintessential artisanal producer steeped in the traditions of the Montefalco, which date back to the early part of the 12th century. The family desires to Continue reading ESSENCE OF MONTEFALCO
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Pievalta, Pioneers of Biodynamic Wine
Pievalta is one of the most interesting and respected of Italian wineries in the production of white wines. In 2002 Barone Pizzini (first Organic winery in Franciacorta) crosses the border of Franciacorta and chooses the region of Castelli di Jesi recognizing the great potential of Verdicchio as being one of the most important indigenous grape varieties of Continue reading Pievalta, Pioneers of Biodynamic Wine
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Barone Pizzini, Ancient Heritage, Modern Franciacorta
Franciacorta is the perfect place for making Italy’s best bubbles. “Franciacorta” is the name of the area, the production method (traditional, bottle fermentation) and also the name of the wine, Franciacorta DOCG (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin). Barone Pizzini was Continue reading Barone Pizzini, Ancient Heritage, Modern Franciacorta
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The Elegant White Wines of Collio, Italy
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The structured, elegant wines of Collio prove that Italy can make serious whites. Located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Collio’s ideal growing conditions include hillside vineyards with sharp changes in day and night temperatures that generate complexity and depth of Continue reading The Elegant White Wines of Collio, Italy
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Prà Soave Classico Monte Grande
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Graziano Prà owns 37 hectares of vines in Veneto’s two most famous winemaking areas, Soave Classico (30 hectares) and Valpolicella (7 hectares). While his recent foray into the world of red wines has been highlighted by the production of outstanding Valpolicella and Amarone wines, further confirming the estate’s reputation as one of the very best in Italy, Continue reading Prà Soave Classico Monte Grande
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Wine for the Ages, Without Artifice
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES
2016 Stanislao Radikon died of cancer a few weeks ago, on Sept. 11. He was just 62, and though most casual wine consumers may never have heard of him, his wines epitomized a level of beauty and truth sought by wine lovers every time they open a bottle. Continue reading Wine for the Ages, Without Artifice
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2014 Barbarescos: Triumphs and Question Marks
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES
The early reports on the 2014 vintage through much of Europe were not optimistic: rain, lots of it.In some places, it lasted through the spring. In parts of Italy, it carried on through much of the growing season. Continue reading 2014 Barbarescos: Triumphs and Question Marks
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Why you should be drinking organic wine
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An organic wine is a wine made from grapes that have been grown without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, such as herbicides and pesticides. To keep the Continue reading Why you should be drinking organic wine -
Pievalta Castelli di Jesi Winery: Pioneers of Biodynamic Agriculture in Le Marche
The Pievalta Castelli di Jesi Winery, located in Le Marche, was founded in 2002 Continue reading Pievalta Castelli di Jesi Winery: Pioneers of Biodynamic Agriculture in Le Marche
