We interrupt your normally scheduled programming to bring you ... Images from Napa Valley: early December 2014 Right. This entry has nothing to do with Italy. But wait. This blog is all about—and only about—Italian wines and grape varieties. Isn't it? Yes. However, we all need a break sometimes and Napa is slowly becoming my friend. Yours truly … Continue reading Napa Valley 2014. Wait. What?
Author: enotecaMarcella
I am a Wine Journalist & Marketing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry and a background in market research. I've earned the WSET Diploma and Sommelier Certification from the Guild. My upcoming personal projects will focus on natural wines, but stay rooted in Italian wine, my first passion.
Due Vigne Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
You won’t catch me in any big box or department stores on Black Friday; I’m usually hitting the trails. But for the past two years I have sought middle ground by supporting local and small businesses. Last year I attended the Surf City Vintners Art, Wine, & Gift Bazaar here in Santa Cruz, a fantastic … Continue reading Due Vigne Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto
Fall 2014 Travel Update
If you’re wondering what I’ve been up to the last couple of months, well, this is it. Hittin’ the books again! Studying for the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3. Well that ... and this … I’m generating stories for you guys. Here is a little preview. In September I travelled to the … Continue reading Fall 2014 Travel Update
Baglio di Pianetto, Sicilia
While I haven’t yet traveled to Sicily, I have extensively researched and tasted Sicilian wines over the last ten years. So when I was asked last summer to review some of the Baglio di Pianetto wines from Sicily on enotecaMarcella, I was amenable to the idea and certainly felt prepared to do so. After tasting the … Continue reading Baglio di Pianetto, Sicilia
DaVero Winery and Dry Creek Valley Sagrantino
I am delighted to share with you all an impressive winery in Dry Creek Valley that I discovered a couple of weeks ago. But I've got to level with you guys—I always do—I'm a couple of days in front of a big trip to Italy and pressed for time. So you are getting a condensed version of … Continue reading DaVero Winery and Dry Creek Valley Sagrantino
Azelia San Rocco 2007 Barolo—on impulse
I had every intention of making it a "kale salad and kombucha" night. I even made a special trip to the Santa Cruz Farmers Market to stock up on my seasonal provisions, and to start the evening off right with a snack of sample pieces of organic apples and peaches. But looking back to the … Continue reading Azelia San Rocco 2007 Barolo—on impulse
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