Looking out at the Julian Alps and Slovenia in the distance from the driveway of Marco Felluga’s Russiz Superiore property, … More
Category: italian wine
Magic at Azienda Agricola Baronesse TACCO, The Farmhouse on a Hill, San Floriano del Collio
There are certain spots, places in the world, that have a magic about them. Standing in these places, the world … More
All Roads Lead to Collio, Bianco
I love green places. Collio is one of them. Vineyards interspersed by forests and grass. Time marches on, and … More
You Say Rosato, I Say Ramato, The Many Styles of Italian Rosés
Before I get into the gist of this piece, clariying the different styles and names for Italian rosés, I will … More
A Little SABA Goes a Long Way!
I write about wine regions and their wines in this space but I love good food and thoughtful wine lists … More
Can Natural Wine Save the Planet?
Can the Natural Wine Movement help save the Planet? On a positive note to the ending of his new book, … More
Taking A Sip on the Dry Side, ASTI Docg SECCO
Several weeks ago, pre-Arctic blast that truly turned Chicago into Chiberia, I attended a really lovely luncheon at Gibson’s Italia … More
3 White Grapes Grown in Italy You Need to Try in 2019 and Probably Haven’t Heard Of
It is a New Year and time for new things like 3 white grapes grown in Italy that I have … More
Thanksgiving Wine 3 Mountain Nebbiolos That Pair Perfectly With Turkey
Can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving (Thurs. Nov. 22, 2018), November has flown by. If you aren’t from the US … More
Moscato Country, Marenco Winery in Strevi, Bagnario Valley Piedmont
As we approached the hilltop village of Strevi in Piedmont (province of Alessandria) just outside of the larger commune of Aqui Terme (a … More
