by Debbie | Dec 9, 2020 | italian wine, wine
On the first Friday in November, Happy Hour came early at 3pm with Donnachiara wines and Ilaria Petitto on Winestudio. Winestudio is a program I have had the privilege to participate in for many years. It has been so instrumental in my wine journey. It has allowed me...
by Debbie | Oct 5, 2020 | italian wine, wine
Showcasing 2019 Art of the Earth from Montepulciano D Abruzzo DOC next to some of the art on the walls produced by Chef Gus. Art in many forms, wine, food and paintings. Art of the Earth is mad from 100% Montepulciano organic grapes certified by the Italian...
by Debbie | Mar 23, 2020 | italian wine, wine
Interview with Emanuela Gianfrede of Antica Masseria Jorche I met Emanuela Gianfreda at the Slow Wine World Tour at Eataly last month. She is fifth generation and along with her sister Dalila, they are Antica Masseria Jorche. While Dalila runs the business side,...
by Debbie | Mar 2, 2020 | italian wine, merlot, wine
Merlot Under the Tuscan Sun Sangiovese isn’t the only grape growing under the Tuscan sun. There are many others like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In fact Merlot is the 5th most planted grape in Italy and is doing exceptionally well at Ricasoli.. Francesco...
by Debbie | Dec 2, 2019 | italian wine, San Marzano, wine
Blog What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word San Marzano? Tomatoes, right? I do, nice juicy sauce tomatoes that make great sauce. Well there is more to the name than tomatoes, there is wine and a wine region. Where is San Marzano Located in...
by Debbie | Jun 5, 2019 | Alto Adige, italian wine, wine
Often you have to go out of the box. Pick up that wine made from a grape you have no knowledge of, from a region you know little about. You are shocked by how good that bottle is and want to learn more about the region and the grapes that are grown there. That was my...
