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Tag Archives: Italian
Wine Review: Casa Sola, Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 DOCG
Disclaimer: this review is of a sample that I received from the producer, who also happens to be a friend of mine! My review of the wine has been conducted in compliance with my Samples Policy and the opinion I am going … Continue reading
Posted in Red Wines, Wine, Wine Reviews
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Classico, Italian, Merlot, red, review, Sangiovese, tasting, Tuscany, wine
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The artichoke quest and the marriage with saffron linguine
4 Servings Artichokes are my favorite vegetables. I would eat them from breakfast to dinner (sort of…)! When I moved to our neck of the woods, I started testing the quality of the local vegetables and I have to admit that … Continue reading
Just a quick flash to alert you about a piece of news that an Italian producer that I am fond of has been kind enough to share with me. The 2010 vintage of the “Ludwig” Pinot Noir made by Elena … Continue reading
European Wine Wars: after Tocai, it is the time of Prosek… and Teran
The international press, Dr Vino and several other sources all recently reported that, as a result of Croatia’s imminent accession to the European Union at the end of a 10-year long process, Croatian wineries will be required to stop using the name “Prosek” to … Continue reading
An easy-peasy treat: vanilla cream berries
2 Servings If you have been following our blog, you know by now that I do not have a sweet tooth. Thank goodness for me and my dieting resolution, Stefano does not either. This means that, unless I’m hosting a … Continue reading
Wine Review: Donnafugata, Contessa Entellina Bianco “Chiarandà” 2009 DOC
On a previous post, we have talked about how Chardonnay is successfully grown in various regions throughout Italy, literally from Valle d’Aosta in the north to Sicily in the south, and how several Italian wineries make some excellent wines from … Continue reading
Posted in White Wines, Wine, Wine Reviews
Tagged Chardonnay, DOC, Italian, review, Sicily, tasting, white, wine
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Tomato green beans and the need to spice my diet up
Spring is a synonym of many things to me. One of those things is… diet. Yup, spring coincides with the opening of my dieting season. My season usually lasts about three months. Why? Because at the end of June, I will go to … Continue reading
Wine Review: Two Italian Dry Rieslings Made by Elena Walch and Abbazia di Novacella
I am writing this review with some trepidation as I know that most likely it will be read by fellow wine blogger and friend Oliver who authors the very enjoyable and educational blog The Winegetter (if you do not follow him already, I sure … Continue reading
Posted in White Wines, Wine, Wine Reviews
Tagged Abbazia di Novacella, Alto Adige, Elena Walch, Italian, review, Riesling, white, wine
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