Category: Italy
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Discovering Italy’s Delicious Lesser-Known Wines
Americans’ love affair with Italian wine has raised awareness of that country’s greatest appellations. Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti, and Brunello are well-known in the States, but their high status also translates to high prices. Lying quietly within many of these regions are smaller sub-regions that produce delicious wines from the exact same grapes. Wine lovers seeking…
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San Marzano Elevates the Status of Primitivo
On the day of my scheduled Skype tasting with Mauro di Maggio, of San Marzano in Puglia, spring storms were raging in Dallas and I was suffering from what I would later learn was an upper respiratory infection. Not auspicious. Then Skype itself went on the fritz, blacking out our video. But di Maggio graciously…
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Life is Sweeter with Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s greatest wines. It is a complex wine, rich and bold, with each sip embracing years of tradition. There is no other wine made quite like it. It can also be a divisive wine. While most people adore the rich notes of dried fruit and raisin-like sweetness some find…
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The Daily Meal Article: I’m Dreaming of an Italian Christmas
Christmas is only a week away. Have you decided what to make for the big meal? Is Christmas dinner round two of Thanksgiving or do you prefer to branch out and make a different meal? I prefer to vary up the meal, making something special, but different each year. This year I have decided to…
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Il Palagio: The Message in the Bottle is Delicious
Celebrity wines are becoming quite numerous, and they are often met with a mixed response. When the celebrity attaches their persona to the wine consumers often flock to the wine, wanting to determine for themselves whether or not it is a good wine. Critics tend to receive the wine with much more skepticism, after all…
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Snooth Article: There’s Another Side to Sangiovese Wines
In February I had the honor of attending Vini ad Arte 2017 to preview the new Romagna Sangiovese vintages, a region often overlooked by the looming shadow of Tuscany. However, for food friendly wines with wallet friendly prices, Romagna Sangiovese are wines not to be missed.
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A Very Special Vietti #Wine Dinner
Vietti is a family winery located in Piemonte, Italy with roots tracing back to the 19th century. Vietti has long had a reputation for producing high quality wines. Jimmy’s Food Store has a rich history of being an authentic Italian grocer in Dallas since 1966. When I received an email invitation to attend a Vietti…
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Warm Up a Cold Winter’s Night with Italian Wine
Italy is home to approximately 1,500 grape varieties. This means Italy produces a large variety of wines in a large variety of styles. Italian wines are ideal for any time of day, any time of the year, and any cuisine. Furthermore, Italy is home to many wines that taste far above their price.
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Make Your Holidays Sparkle Italian Style
If there is ever a time of year to enjoy the bubbly it is now! Furthermore, the Italians know how to embrace life and celebrate in style. They live so well there is a lifestyle movement known as “The Italian Art of Living.” Nothing exemplifies this art of living more than Italian sparkling wine. With…
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Keeping Warm this Winter with Some Big Italian Reds
As temperatures drop we begin to embrace heartier cuisines to keep us warm. Pasta Bolognese, lasagna, and stews are among our winter dining selections. When selecting a wine to pair with these winter comfort foods what better place to look then to northern Italy.
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