Col di Betto Winery Umbria Raffaele Chierico, just 27, is quickly emerging as the fresh face of Umbria. His Col di Betto vineyard thrives in the gorgeous green expanse of the D.O.C. territory called “Trasimeno’s hills.” In 2000, Raffaele’s father bought this land to plant vineyards. This allowed the young Raffaele to grow up with […]
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Romanelli Winery Umbria Hello, nice to meet you.” Devis Romanelli greets me as I approach his family home and winery. Handsome enough to be an Italian fashion model, Mr. Romanelli is the descendant of several generations of grape growers before him. While families with vineyards sold their grapes to the cooperative in the past, today
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Champagne Lanson Have you tried Lanson Champagne? When I was in wine student mode and blind tasting several times a week, one way to deduce a Lanson Champagne was because of its racy, refreshing acidity. Hervé Dantan, Lanson Winemaker, came all the way from Champagne to speak to Manhattan’s top wine writers. The Lanson house
Albert Bichot Wine When you want to enjoy a “good wine,” what do you look for? Many wine lovers might think this means the right wine for the price, or occasion. Others dive straight for their favorite appellation. Yet some people simply look for a trusted vine-growing family who’s been doing business for more than
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Halloween Wine and Vintage Candy Halloween Wine and Vintage Candy When you are dressing up for a Halloween party, what are you looking forward to the most??? The Halloween wine … …. Or the vintage candy? Vintage candy is old time candy **Click Here to Read the Original Forbes.com Article** ,,, yes the candy we
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Vega Sicilia Vintage Showcase Vega Sicilia is one of the most famous wineries in Spain today. The winery got its start in 1848, when Toribio Lecanda, a Basque landowner, bought the estate from the Marquis of Valbuena. His objective was,to grow crops and raise cattle. But after he passed, his son Eloy Lecanda decided the
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Milano Wine Week 21 Milano Wine Week 21 I’ve just returned from Milano Wine Week (MWW). It was held in Milan, though the the master classes are broadcast around the world. Last year in 2020, I attended Milan Wine Week “virtually” in New York City. The MWW21 Program I had a fabulous lunch in Milan
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Château Castigno Wine Luxury Wine tourism is back stronger than ever. Though many Americans see California’s Napa Valley as the ultimate experience, wine lovers should look to the South of France. The South of France Experience The film, A Good Year, romanticized vineyards and the relaxed South of France lifestyle. Let me tell you this: your
Instinctive Wine Tasting Instinctive wine tasting – what is it? What does it mean to “taste with instinct?” Imagine yourself suddenly in a position to teach someone about wine? This would likely be an informal occasion. Perhaps your date asked a question during dinner. Or maybe a child asked what kind of “juice” you’re enjoying.
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Unique Languedoc Wine Regions If you’re looking for delicious, affordable wine, the Languedoc area of Southern France should be on your radar. Small Family Wineries. Big Dreams. Unique wine regions of the Languedoc are populated by small family wineries. While some date from the 19th century, the majority today are those run by the grandchildren of
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Faugères AOP Wine Region in the Languedoc When you think of the word “Faugères” what image comes to mind? While you may not find an exact translation from the French language, the name (perhaps to me only) presents an image of a fawn sipping water by a bubbling brook. Romantic, I know. Yet visit this
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Your Guide to Languedoc, France Guide to Languedoc, France Have you seen the film, A Good Year with the award-winning actor Russell Crowe? Or have you read the book, A Year In Provence by author Peter Mayle? Provence in the Languedoc That Provence-centered book sold well over six million copies–a magical sum. Why? One explanation is because it offered
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