Italian Wines and Food

• July 2017

  As usual the event will be at my house.  South American wines will poured for the most part - and most of those will be from the local area.  What does that mean?  Won't be any high end wines, just wines that are readily available to the people attending - which will be a different group also.This going to a family style backyard bbq, just frien... Read More

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• June 2017

  Actually someone who very rarely shows any more, Greg DalPiaz, is the man for Umbrian and all wines Italian.Welcome, Magootwo. What kinds of wine are you looking for? White? Red? Standalone? Foodwines (and if so, with what types of dishes)? Particular styles?Have spent a little time there and eaten a lot of the food and drunk plenty of their win... Read More

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• June 2017

  I am Barry, and I live in Washington, DC, which boasts a large number of liquor/wine stores.  I am interested in learning about wines from Umbria that I might be able to access here in the city or even at Total Wine in northern Virginia.  Please advise.  Read More

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• May 2017

  Pierangelo Tommasi is the Co-Proprietor and Export Director of Tommasi Viticoltori, a family-owned winery founded by his great-grandfather in 1902 in the heart of Italy’s Valpolicella Classico region in the Veneto. He is one of nine members of the fourth generation currently running the family business, which has expanded its holdings to a total... Read More

  From the article Tasting Tommasi: Amarone for the Ages

  
  

• May 2017

  Drizzling olive oil over the roasted veggies make them even more friendly to reds. Think about what people eat where the wine has been produced the longest. Certainly legume dishes, mushrooms, various potatoes and squash, as Greg mentions. Italian and Greek dishes (and Turkish and 'Balkan' and Spanish and southern French and Levantine, too) can ... Read More

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• May 2017

  Hey fellow Snoothers,Haven't written in quite a while due to a slow down in wine consumption.Reason being I have switched my diet to Vegan, that means for those of you who don't know I do not consume any meat, poultry, pork, beef, fish. I also have discontinued all forms of Dairy.I did this for many reasons. Upon initiating it for more than a ye... Read More

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• April 2017

  Met up with Mark and Roger, along with our wives and Ryan last night @ AR Cucina. My first time there, and seemed to be a perfect fit, casual and somewhat lively atmosphere, and good italian food ranging from salads, (not so heavy) pizza's, pasta's, and risotto. My wife and I tasted from all categories except the pasta, and all were very good.We... Read More

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• April 2017

  In 1991 the popularity of Zinfandel wasn’t a speck of what it is today. Wine lovers either didn’t know what it was or didn’t understand the grape. Therefore, in 1991, a passionate group of true believers formed ZAP, Zinfandel Advocates and Producers. This group is made up of winemakers and Zinfandel lovers alike. Their mission is to educate the ... Read More

  From the article Fire up the barbecue. Zin is in.

  
  

• April 2017

  OK, what's your favorite market in your area for buying good meats, dairy, produce, etc. when you want to prepare a proper meal, likely accompanied by wine? Or just for everyday living? And what do they provide that you value so?Last couple of times I was through San Fran I realized Bi-Rite in the Mission would be mine there. Very much appreciat... Read More

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• April 2017

  According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, eighty-three percent of wine from the United States was made from grapes grown in California. Clearly, the world wine stage has welcomed California bottles with opened arms. Wine lovers from around the world clamor for access to California wines. They journey to the state’s many celebrated regions with g... Read More

  From the article Wine in America, Beyond California

  
  

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