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Tag Archives: Italy
Masi Brolo di Campofiorin Oro, Veronese IGT, Italy, 2009, 14% abv
Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, this is an Appasimento or ‘baby Amarone’ meaning about a quarter of the Corvina grapes were dried for six weeks Amarone-style and then pressed. This style of wine jockeys for position between the … Continue reading
WSET Diploma Unit 5 – Sparkling Wines of the World – Tasting
Tasting notes from a study group for the WSET Diploma, Unit 5, Sparkling Wines of the World course … Wine #1 Cava, Parés Baltà, Brut, Penedès, Spain, 11.5% abv, C$22.99 Clear and bright, pale gold, bubbles noted. Clean, light intensity aromas of … Continue reading
Posted in Cava, Champagne, Industry Tasting, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine
Tagged Brut NV, Cava, Cava Pares Balta Brut, champagne, Diploma, DOC, france, Imperial, Italy, Jose Dhondt, Le Marne, Moet and Chandon, Oger, organic, Penedes, Prosecco, rose, Saignee, spain, Sparkling Wines of the World, Tasting, Unit 5, veneto, Villa Theresa Prosecco, Vino Frizzante, WSET
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Cretico, Chardonnay, Cantina Tollo, Terre Di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italia, 2008, 14.5% abv, C$39
Well, this one falls under the heading of This-is-why-you-always-go-into-a-wine-store-knowing-more-than-the-kid-professing-to-being-able-to-assist-you. I’d wanted to buy a Sicilian Chardonnay and thought I was doing so – not knowing where Terre di Chieti was exactly. I believed the guy at Legacy who was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Italy, WHITE
Tagged Abruzzo, Cantina Tollo, chardonnay, Cretico, italia, Italy, Terre di Chieti IGT, white wine
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Torre del Falasco, Ripasso, Cantina Valpentena, Valpolicella DOC, Italia, 2010, 13.5% abv, C$20
I must drink more Italian wines to prepare the parental units for their upcoming trip. It’s such an onerous duty. This time we’re visiting Veneto and trying a Valpolicella made in the ripasso style. To improve the depth and complexity … Continue reading
Posted in Corvina, Italy, RED
Tagged Cantina Valpantena, italia, Italy, red wine, Ripasso, Torre del Falasco, Valpolicella
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Miopasso, Nero D’Avola, Sicilia IGT, Italia, 13.5% abv, C$25
So, when the parental units tell you they are spending even more of your inheritance and will soon jet off to Sicily and other exotic locales, what do you do? Well, I use it as an excuse to go purchase … Continue reading
Posted in Nero D'Avola, RED
Tagged Italy, Miopasso, Nero D'avola, red wine, Sicilia, Sicily, Sicily IGT
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Stefano Faina, Gavi DOCG, Italy, 2011, 12% abv. C$31
It was a really warm Saturday in September, so what better way to get ready for dinner than to enjoy a light Italian Gavi with some tart green olives and a little cheese. This wine has a pale lemon green … Continue reading
Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicello Classico 2007 Veneto, Italy
With its opaque ruby colour and violet rim, this Amarone was a pleasure to drink with Rosa at Cioppino’s in Yaletown, Vancouver. Dry, it offers a ripe, red fruit profile with vanilla, clove, medium dusty tannins and medium plus acidity. After … Continue reading
Posted in Amarone della Valpollicella, Italy, RED
Tagged amarone, cioppino's, Italy, masi, red wine, veneto
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