From: lunedì, 20 settembre. “BUONGIORNO! MI CHIAMO MARCELLA. IO HO UN APPUNTAMENTO ALLE DUE!” I yelled over the small gang of dogs in the driveway who were barking their heads off like I was some sort of mafia person with a machine gun. The first person I had found at this small azienda, a man … Continue reading Germano Ettore
Tag: Barbera
Marco Maria Crivelli
From: martedì, 14 settembre. After six visits to Piemonte, I finally managed to get myself to a winery in Monferrato. I’ve certainly driven through the region tons of times on my way between Milano Malpensa and the Langhe, but never stopped. So finally I made an appointment to visit Marco Maria Crivelli, whom I met … Continue reading Marco Maria Crivelli
Cesanese, Cerasuolo, Ruche, Chiavennasca…
- Cesanese - When I teach my Italian Wines classes I like to throw in at least one obscure wine that I am sure no one has ever heard of (or better yet, one that I have never heard of, and have to learn myself!). For my last Southern Italian Wines class, I added a … Continue reading Cesanese, Cerasuolo, Ruche, Chiavennasca…
Cal-Ital Wine Reviews (marzo – maggio)
Barrel Tasting Weekend Every March I attend the Russian River/ Dry Creek/ Alexander Valleys Barrel Tasting weekend(s). These appellations are connected and make up the northern part of Sonoma County. Together they create one of the very best wine producing regions in California – in my bold opinion. My wine buddies and I, quite a … Continue reading Cal-Ital Wine Reviews (marzo – maggio)
a little domestic Barbera and Dolcetto
Scott Harvey is one of my favorite Sierra Foothills producers. He makes some great Zins and I remember being impressed by his Barberas in the past. Recently I acquired his 2007 Amador County J&S Reserve Barbera and was excited to open it. But unfortunately it tasted just like Zinfandel. Scott Harvey J&S Reserve 2007 Barbera. … Continue reading a little domestic Barbera and Dolcetto
Braida
Notes from my visit on December 15, 2009. Giacoma Bologna’s “Braida” is primarily a Barbera winery. They’re famous for it and do an amazing job at making lots of different styles. They make other cool wines too: Grignolino, Brachetto d’Aqui, Moscato d’Asti, Riesling, Chardonnay, and a blend of Chardonnay and Nasceta. (The non-indigenous grapes here … Continue reading Braida
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