Wine in Italy is as much an integral part of everyday culture as love, family, cuisine and using hand gestures when speaking. There is a long relationship with wine, and its history dates back thousands of years. Ancient cultures such as the Mesopotamians, Phoenicians and Moors all came to Italy at one point, bringing in vines and methods of wine-making. The Greeks in particular had a large impact on what would transition into the Etruscan and Roman passion for wine. They settled in southern Italy in the 7th and 8th centuries BC, finding the conditions in the region perfectly suited to viticulture. They called their new territories “Oenotria,” which translates to “land of wine.”
Italy, the land of vines, it's confusing as heck, right? You bet it is, which is why I took advantage of the opportunity to conduct a tour of the white wines of Italy during our recent People's Voice Awards Wine Writers Seminar Series, which as a name ...
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May 2013
Nose of cherry, red currant, graphite and spices. Flavors of dark plum, red currant and minerality. Nicely balanced tannin and acid. 88 pts.5/18/13 Read More
May 2013
I love this wine. For those who prefer sweet wines this is a great choice. Typically choices for sweets are Moscatos or Rieslings, and the reds are usually very sweet & fall in the category of dessert wines. This has just a touch of sweetness & goes perfect with a great steak dinner. Read More
May 2013
Yeah, OT has a bike race pass his neighborhood every year. We are having ... ... hope it gets nicer in N. Italy. We hoisted Barbera on Friday in honor of the Gir Read More
May 2013
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May 2013
seems to be young - you may see little tiny sparks coming out to the surface first seconds after pouring.In spite of this, wine is very nice, smooth and juicy. Tight taste and aroma. Ripe red apple at the beginning and blackberry at the end with hints of something like black pepper or may be tobacco. Read More
May 2013
Beautiful Rosé Champagne that tasted as good or better than the Vueve Rosé. Dry taste and very refreshing. Read More
Feb 15, 2012
PASTA & WINE... Pasta is very versatile with wine and it is the sauces you need to bear in mind. With tomato based dishes, fruity Italian reds such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or barbera make an excellent choice, as do many young sangiovese wines, including Chianti. With pesto go for a light, fresh white such as Verdicchio or pinot grigio and for...
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Apr 29, 2011
Hi hoping someone can help..in gthe late 1970's early 1980's Victoria Wines shops sold a white Italian wine called Tranimer..it was fruity and fragrent,soft and gentle to the taste with a smooth after taste. I ahve tries many Italian wines since but have yet to find one that is just so..even just talking about it I can taste it in my mouth lol. ...
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Mar 17, 2011
I'm going to be in Tuscany in September. Can you give me the names of some of the wineries that are open for tasting, tours, and purchasing.
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Mar 10, 2011
I am looking for Benedetta Chianti 2008, can anyone help?
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Mar 3, 2011
If it's a sangiovese grape it can't be wrong.
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Nov 21, 2010
THIS IS ONE MY WIFE'S FAVORITE WINES . THIS IS A WOMAN WHO DO NOT DRINK ALC. AND SHE HAS ASK TO BUY ANOTHER BOTTLE OF MARSALA SWEET WINE. THANK YOU
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Nov 3, 2010
Where do I find TOSO's Fragolino wine?
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Nov 3, 2010
I love Italy and I love Fragolino wine.....TOSO
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Italy service - wine ( for shops/cash and carry/restaurants/hotels) diurectly form winery, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, Puglia and Venice best wines. Holiday homes and properties in Tuscany and other regions.
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