A little over 2 weeks ago, the 2023 Languedoc U.S Road Tour came through Chicago. The dynamic and highly knowledgeable,…
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, A Truly Superior Prosecco
We are in the dog days of August 2023 in Chicago, it’s hot, humid and the time, when an ice…
Race Cars, Mountains, Secret Hideaways, Gorgeous Wines Abruzzo
It was our last morning in Abruzzo, when my group, the Rosa group, took off in our bus, to venture…
The Pink Way, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Rosé Abruzzo Style
Americans tend to associate places, for better or for worse, with certain foods or beverages. Chicago, where I live, for…
Dinner at Castello di Semivicoli with Miriam Masciarelli
So after the sun set, on day 2 of my trip to Abruzzo in June 2022, I found myself at…
Tullum DOCG and Feudo Antico
One of the challenges for students of Italian wine is memorizing, or at least trying to, the now 77 DOCGS…
Searching for Authenticity, You’ll Find It in Abruzzo, the Wines, Food, People and Places
Now that Covid confinement and masking feels like it is finally over, summer is in full swing in Chicago. People…
The New Vinho Verde, Sipping Through the Region with Somm Bruno Almeda
Like many people, I had a stereotype for what Vinho Verde wine was, an inexpensive, low in alcohol, slightly spritzy,…
The Power and Lure of the Volcano, Donnafugata and Their Etna Wines
My first introduction to Donnafugata wines, was tasting their Ben Ryé (Son of the wind in Arabic) Passito di Pantellaria,…
Naoussa Xinomavro PDO, the King of Greek Wines
What wine is medium to deep ruby, translucent, high acid and high tannins, were you thinking nebbiolo? You were close.…