Friulano (formerly Tocai Friulano): The Symbol of Friuli The Friulano vine is the most representative white grape of the Friuli region, truly embodying the identity of Friulian winemaking. Known as Tocai Friulano, since 2007, it had to change its name due to a dispute with Hungary, which secured the exclusive right to the name “Tokaji” […]
The Schioppettino di Prepotto is a native red wine from Friuli, produced in the DOC Friuli Colli Orientali in the province of Udine, in a valley between the municipalities of Albana and Prepotto. Formally, the Schioppettino is a clone of “Ribolla Nera”; it owes its name to the ancient Friulian name “Scopp” or popping in […]
The Ramandolo DOCG is a sweet wine with a golden colour sometimes with reflections of onion skin; it has a sweet but not cloying taste, with a nice acidity that makes it soft and balanced. The derived grapes are Verduzzo Giallo and their tannic part makes the wine elegant and resistant over time. Why is […]
Ciao, Today let’s talk about viticulture in Sicily and the wines produced in the Etna volcano area. The first real traces of viticulture date back to the Greek colonization of Sicily; it was the Greeks who brought vines, breeding systems, and winemaking techniques. We know this thanks to the discovery of coins from 470 BC. […]
Ciao, I’ll tell you a secret I love Vermouth; it has become one of my favorite aperitifs when I want something other than wine. The name makes you think of a foreign product, but it is 100% Italian. A bit of history Vermouth is a fortified wine born in Turin in 1786 thanks to Antonio […]
Ciao, I have always been fascinated by the Dolcetto; it intrigues me for its misleading name. History The Dolcetto vine is a variety of black grape vine native to Piedmont which has become a distinctive feature of the Langhe area. The first evidence of Dolcetto dates back to a document dated 1593 from the municipality […]
Ciao, tasting wine is a multi-sensory experience. Smell and taste are the most involved senses but touch also has its importance; think how we touch the glass. Not to mention sight or rather what we see in the glass and why not also hearing, or rather what we perceive when the wine is poured. All these senses can influence tasting. […]
HI,HI, Today, I want to discuss glasses and decanters. I am often asked which glass is best for enjoying wine and whether a decanter should be used, so let’s talk about it! The glasses Do you prefer a crystal glass or a glass one? The crystal glass, despite being very thin, is more resistant as […]
Ciao, How to taste wine—we could talk about it for hours. A few evenings ago, I met some friends, and we started talking about wines and tastings. Some questions came out on topics I thought were almost obvious, so I thought it was time to share our chat with you, too. Thus begins a journey of […]
Ciao, Now that we have seen the more technical aspects of sparkling wines, I wanted to tell you some interesting facts about sparkling wines. If by chance you haven’t read the other two blogs on sparkling wine, no problem, you can read “Are all bubbles the same? The Classic Method” here and ”Are all bubbles […]
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