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#OperaWine 2015: My Wine Tasting Notes for Central Italy

With some delay, here is part 3 in my series about my tasting experience at the OperaWine 2015 event in Verona last month. On this post we will focus on my tasting notes for the wines from Central Italy. As you will see, lots of … Continue reading

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#OperaWine 2015: My Wine Tasting Notes for Italy’s Northeast

Here is part 2 in my series about my tasting experience at the OperaWine 2015 event in Verona last month. On this post we will focus on my tasting notes for the wines from Italy’s northeastern region. For my general … Continue reading

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#OperaWine 2015: The Event and My Wine Tasting Notes for Italy’s Northwest

On March 21 I had the opportunity to attend OperaWine 2015, an exclusive wine tasting event that serves as the preamble to the Vinitaly event in Verona, Italy. OperaWine is jointly organized by Wine Spectator and Vinitaly and it aims … Continue reading

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Variety Show: Spotlight on Glera (AKA Prosecco)

Today’s grape in the limelight of our Variety Show is Glera, formerly known as Prosecco. 1. From Prosecco To Glera: What’s In a Name? Up until recently, Prosecco was the name for three things: the wine, its main grape variety and the … Continue reading

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Full Report On Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri NYC 2015 – Part I (Northern Italy)

A couple of weeks ago was that time of the year yet again, when I got to participate (along with my good friend Anatoli, AKA Talk-A-Vino) in one of the most eagerly anticipated Italian wine events in New York City … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays!

I know… long time no talk, but sometimes life gets in the way and distracts us from life’s pleasures. Anyhoo… hopefully we will soon go back to more regular posting, recipes and wine reviews, so don’t lose faith! 😉 Apologies … Continue reading

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Wine Review: Montelvini, Prosecco di Asolo Superiore Millesimato Extra Dry “Venegazzù” DOCG NV

Disclaimer: this review is of a sample that I received from the producer’s US importer. My review has been conducted in compliance with my Samples Policy and the ISA wine tasting protocol and the opinions I am going to share … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays!

Just a quick note from the both of us to wish you all Happy Holidays and a wonderful, peaceful and rewarding  New Year! 🙂

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Still Blowing Like a Candle in the Wind… One Year Later!

Time for celebrating: almost in sync with Heather’s beautiful baking blog “Sweet Precision” (happy blog-birthday, Heather!), even Flora’s Table has just turned one year old! To be precise, F’sT actual birthday should have been October 1 – however, when we were … Continue reading

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Wine Review: Le Colture, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry DOCG

Summer has finally made its way to us, with some delay. So, what is there more refreshing and satisfying than a chilled bottled of foamy bubbles? Before we even continue, though, I feel I have a confession to make. While I love a … Continue reading

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