Origins are highly debated and a bit mysterious for this heavenly aphrodisiac, but legend has it that it was actually first served in brothels in Treviso as a means to reinvigorate prostitutes and clients to keep the money flowing.
If you are concerned with GMO’s in the products you are consuming, you may need to be careful with which wine you are drinking.
Some believe that sulfites were first discovered to help preserve wines as far back as Greek Antiquity or the Roman Empire, although the jury is still out on this.
Most people only know a handful of different grapes – Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and the other ones used to categorize supermarket shelves.
The Old World was making wine for thousands of years, in a way we might call organic and natural by today’s standards…
In this ranking, I will only mention the 5 best Italian Wines ever drunk in the last 4 years, because four years ago, I completely changed my perspective on drinking. Each bottle has taken on a different meaning since August 28, 2015. It was no longer the wine itself but the wine because and above all, with whom. These may not be the 10 Best Italian Wines in existence, but they have made impressions on us in many ways despite their price, their top rank
PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE SUR LIE, CASA COSTE PIENEGrape: Glera Region: Valdobbiadene (Veneto) Pairings: a perfect aperitive, meaning pairs with nearly anything Drink by: best now, up to 2020 Notes: natural and spontaneous secondary fermentation in the bottle, 250-400m above sea level in hilly and clay terrain, no pesticides or herbicides used, maximum respect for land and tradition. Description: My first …
Brunello di Montalcino 2013, PoggiarellinoGrape: Sangiovese Grosso Region: Montalcino (TOSCANA) Pairings: Bone steak, game, cured meats, pork, red meat, earthy dishes Drink by: Now – 2028+ Notes: large Slovenian oak, non-filtered Video Description: Barbera del Monferrato Rossore 2016, IuliGrape: Barbera Region: Monferrato (PIEMONTE) Pairings: Quite versatile – Duck, game, roasted meats, pasta with meat sauce, medium aged cheeses. Drink by: Now – …
Spumante Metodo Classico Ros Pas Dose Alfiere, CrociGrape: Barbera 60% Bonarda 40% Region: Piacenza (EMILIA-ROMAGNA) Pairings: Great as an aperitive with hors d’oeuvres Drink by: now – 2022 Notes: 1000 bottles produced, organic farming, no chemicals, aging in cement for 9 months Video Description: Bianco ‘Spurtiglione’ 2017, Monte di Grazia Grape: Pepella – 20%, Biancatenera – 40%, Ginestra – 40% Region: …
Cannonau Di Sardegna Mamuthone 2016, SedilesuGrape:Cannonau di Mamoiada (Grenache) Region: Mamoiada (SARDINIA) Pairings: Pasta with meat sauces, stews, pork dishes, aged cheeses. Drink by: Now – 2021 Notes: Vines up to 50 years old, 12 months in large oak barrels, non-filtered, 15-20 day macerations, spontaneous fermentations Barbera d’Alba Superiore Bricco Delle Olive 2016, PalladinoGrape: Barbera Region: Alba (PIEMONTE) Pairings: Super versatile …
