It was our last morning in Abruzzo, when my group, the Rosa group, took off in our bus, to venture … More
Category: grapes
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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. … More
Spring into Sancerre: Crisp, Elegant, Fresh, Lively
The photo above, of the beautiful hamlet of Chavignol, in Sancerre, is taken from the Domaine Famille Bourgeois facebook page. … More
The Vibrancy of Verdicchio and the Wines of the Marches
Gosh, my last post was the end of July, it feels like a year ago. I am well into the … More
There is Gold in those Hills, Prosecco Gold, Prosecco Superiore DOCG
It’s been Prosecco week (7/20-7/26/20), a celebration of bubbles and as part of that celebration, I attended a virtual Zoom … More
The Winding Road of Wine Study, the Left Bank of the Rhone, the Vaucluse, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Thank you for reading my posts on wine and places. Sometimes they are completely to the point, sometimes they are … More
Moscato D’Asti Behind the Vines in the Time of Covid
Spring is starting to show signs that it has arrived in Chicago. As I take my walks outside to break … More