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August 3, 2012
Lambrusco with a Grain of Sugar

In our rush to embrace dry Lambruscos, let's not get too fizzy-headed.

Sometimes we writers let our biases get in the way of our objectivity.

July 21, 2012
Piemonte Pulls Some Corks

An old familiar wine region shows its diversity in a new road show.

I love Piemonte. 

It’s a beautiful place that makes many great wines.  The people are friendly.  The Alba truffle festival is to dine for. And as for those views of the Alps when Torino isn’t pumping out smog, well…

June 21, 2012
Discovering Colli Euganei

Out-of-way wine region provides a taste of Bordeaux in Northern Italy.

When I was invited recently to visit the Euganean Hills as an adjunct to Vulcania 2012, a conference in the town of Soave about wines grown on volcanic soils, I must admit I had never heard of it.  Or them.  So I pulled down my 10-year-old version of the Oxford Companion to Wine to look it up.  It wasn’t there!  Silly me – try the Italian name, “Colli Euganei.”  It stil

June 18, 2012
Piemonte The Land of Perfection Grand Tasting Event

Come absorb and ascertain the rich history of this acclaimed region and understand the key elements that make the wines of Piemonte so unique and exceptional.

“Piemonte Land of Perfection” is excited to announce that they are hosting their Grand Tasting in New York City on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012.  This prestigious event is exclusively for industry trade and press professionals and will feature hundreds of wines, both imported and non-imported (seeking US Distribution), all taking place at Three Sixty; a spectacular modern space conveniently

June 15, 2012
"Piemonte Land of Perfection" Announces Grand Tasting Event

“Piemonte Land of Perfection” invites you to experience the fruits of this distinctive climate and to meet the artisans dedicated to making wines representative of its beauty.

The region of Piedmont, a majestic and diverse landscape located at the foot of the Italian Alps, has been producing world-renowned wines for centuries. 45,000 hectares of vineyards reach across a serene countryside, immersed in history and tradition: a truly unique terroir, reflected in the prominent and refined flavors of its wines.

May 4, 2012
Three Winegrowers of Italy

Tasting wines with three producers provides a contrast in styles and in the philosophies of winemaking.

Sometimes juxtaposition is a funny thing.  A couple of weeks ago, I met separately with three winemakers who had no relationship with each other except they are all from Italy and all were in New York City on the same day.  And yet, I felt as through in a few hours I had sliced through a good part of what makes up the Italian wine scene.

January 22, 2012
Ca’ Salina and Villa Almé

As you enter the Veneto region at the base of the Alps you encounter steep mountains of grape dedicated to developing the best and only offcially designated Proseccos.

Driving north from Venice, Italy, you leave the relatively flat planes of the Adriatic coast and enter the mountainous region of the Italian Pre-Alps. As the mountains loom closer,

January 12, 2012
To Blog, or Not to Blog?

I go to a lot of tastings, but don't write about all of them, and I asked myself, "Why?" After some introspection, I've got an answer.

December 27, 2011
Italian Wine Masters Tasting Events Tour New York & San Francisco in February 2012

More than 100 Italian wine producers from four pre-eminent DOCG regions of Italy will be represented at the Italian Wine Masters events, which are for the trade only.

More than 100 Italian wine producers from four pre-eminent DOCG regions of Italy will be represented at the Italian Wine Masters events, which are for the trade only.

November 11, 2011
Abruzzi: A Wine Region Ripe for Discovery

“Even . . . sommeliers need to taste and study these wines, to know the producers, who is traditional and who is not.”

Heading east over the Apennines and away from Rome’s chaos and glory, one finds the bucolic province of Abruzzi.

April 12, 2011
Drinking with Tuscany's Young Lions

While Frescobaldi and Antinori have been making Tuscan wine for well over half a millenium, newcomers Carpineto and Banfi have been successfully carving their own brands into the region's aging barrels.

April 7, 2011
Chianti Grand Tasting Event in New York-The Gansevoort Park Avenue

For a fresh look at Chianti, join us to explore Chianti today, with examples poured from over 30 producers at a Grand Tasting Event in New York.

 

March 26, 2011
Blandy’s 200th Year Anniversary Tasting, NYC

What an opportunity to try some wines I’ve never experienced!  Blandy’s Madeira celebrates its 200th Anniversary this year, and is hosting a series of tasting events to share their history and wine, including some older vintage

Blandy’s 200th  Year Anniversary Tasting, NYC

March 15, 2011
Luscious Liaisons

Desserts are always appreciated. Sweet wines? Not so much. Food and wine pairings at the end of the meal too often get neglected. This is unfortunate, because the right pairing can intensify the flavors of the dessert and the wine, thus creatin

March 9, 2011
Italian Wine Masters, NYC 2/8/11

Kevin Zraly hosted a very well attended seminar at the Hilton New York, on February 8, as part of the 2011 Italian Wine Masters. The annual event brings many great Tuscan producers, along with DOCG Prosecco to New York. This year Zraly was on h

“The Waiting Game: Age-worthy

January 5, 2011
The Italian Wine Masters at The Hilton New York
January 5, 2011
Vino Italian Wine Week at the Waldorf Astoria

 

January 4, 2011
Prosecco

Wine lovers know Prosecco as a light fruity, slightly sweet , low cost sparkling wine that comes from Italy, and little more. The consumer trend has been to purchase