Italian Wine
Bolla Valpolicella
When I was younger and my wine budget was even tighter than it is today, Bolla Valpolicella was one of...
Read moreFrescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina
Let's be honest, Chianti is a mess. By that I don't mean that Chianti wines are bad. In fact, I...
Read moreWhy would a cow eat grapes?
We got off the jeep and there she was staring at me. "A vineyard pest!" Alberto Graci commented, "We had...
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Etna Rosso – Eruption of Awesome
The best way to gain an understanding of a wine is to go where it's made. Meet the people who...
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Etna Bianco – The Perfect Shellfish Wine
My quest to find the world's most interesting and enjoyable wines recently brought me to the Mt. Etna DOC in...
Read moreVasari Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Fratelli Barba
If you took a peek into my wine cellar you'd quickly figure out that I have a thing for Italian...
Read moreBanfi Centine Bianco
Banfi is a pretty big name in Italian wine and one that you're likely to come across in many wine...
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