Category Archives: Wine Regions

An Overview of France’s Alsace AOC Appellation

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Stefano

Since I have recently received three samples of Pinot Blanc wines from Alsace which I am going to review on one of the next posts, today I am going to provide a brief overview of northeastern France’s Alsace AOC appellation … Continue reading →

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An Overview of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation and Its Wines

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Stefano

As a prelude to our next post in which we will temporarily leave Italy and review a French Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine, in this post we will provide a brief overview of the southern French wine region that goes by the same … Continue reading →

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#chianticool: “Not Your Grandma’s Chianti” – A Chianti Tasting in NYC

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Stefano

A few weeks ago I attended a seminar and wine tasting event organized by the Consorzio Vino Chianti (a producers’ consortium that has been promoting and controlling the quality of Chianti wine since 1927) in the posh context of the Beer Garden … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: An Introduction to Valtellina’s Mountain Nebbiolo and Wines

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Stefano

After our post about Tenuta San Guido (the Bolgheri estate where Sassicaia is made) and our interview of Tenuta San Guido’s owner, Marchese Nicolo’ Incisa della Rocchetta, here come three new posts in our “Meet the Maker” series. This time around we move … Continue reading →

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Saint Emilion Chronicles #5: Saint Emilion and its Wine Appellations

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Stefano

Now, on previous posts we have talked about the town of Saint Emilion; one of its churches; Saint Emilion sweet treats (macarons and cannelés); and the place we stayed at during our Saint Emilion visit – it is about time that we start talking about wine. This post will provide … Continue reading →

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