Over the past decade, every wine pro has come to know and love this niche Italian grape—but how did Pelaverga skyrocket to fame?
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https://bit.ly/3OP0veW Although the Liguria wine region is not one of the most prominent of Italy's wine regions it has certain gems like this weeks feature on the Rossese grape.
Rossese: One of Liguria's Top Red Grapes
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Northern Italy’s Friuli-Venezia wine growing region sits in close proximity to Venice and produces multi-dimensional white wines from its native Ribolla Gialla grape that consumers may find more rewarding than a simple Pinot Grigio. The complexity of Friuli-Venezia offerings derives from its mineral soils. Exotic fruits on the nose + bright acidity are freshly satisfying, with a typical price tag under $20.
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Lugana was once just another Italian white wine, lesser regarded than the likes of Gavi and Soave. Now the DOC is sharpening its game with much better wines and new styles. Read my latest piece here https://lnkd.in/eGSryaxT
Friday Read: Lugana's long road to the limelight - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
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Why nobody talks about Barbera and why that needs to change. Recently I attended an event organised by Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato and I Vini Del Piemonte about the "Monferrato Identity". Their goal to let more people know what Piemonte has to offer other than Barolo and Barbaresco. I've written an article about the nuances Barbera has to offer, because I think you should take that leap towards this fabulous wine, Piemonte’s Unsung Hero You hardly hear anyone talk about Monferrato or Barbera for that matter and to my opinion that needs to change. When we look at the wine category, Italian wine is of high interest amongst the Dutch wine consumer and yet, not many have heard of Barbera or even tasted it, because there is not much to choose from. Barbera as a wine, will be or better said is an overall crowd pleaser to many, I am convinced. When you are looking for something ‘new’, something different to fill those white spots in your wine category or add it as an addition to your wine list, start look towards Barbera d’Asti (Superiore). A wine style that pleases many wine lovers from the novice to the more advanced wine enthusiast, and with that incredible value for money you can hardly go wrong. So, from one professional to another, start spicing up your wine category with some Barbera. #piemonte #italianwine #barberadasti #barbera #winecategory Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato https://lnkd.in/e-FFucNU
Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco: The Rise of Barbera, Piemonte’s Unsung Hero
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Alsace hardly falls in line with the other French wine making regions, from the grape varieties planted, to the styles of wine produced, down to the bottles used. And although Alsace is “currently” considered French, its wine industry has German legacy written all over it! Here is a closer look at the grapes and wines of Alsace reflecting that legacy in my latest article on the Grapegrind: https://lnkd.in/dqq4pxXP
The Distinctive Wines of Alsace: French Terroir and German Legacy
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Nebbiolo is on a roll. The variety is hotter than ever and demand for wines made with Italy’s most noble grape is at an all time high. But two wines made with Nebbiolo from the same general area in Piedmont cause wide-spread confusion: Nebbiolo d’Alba and Langhe Nebbiolo. Even some die-hard fans of the Langhe and its wines don’t know the difference between the two. Top versions of each offer great expressions of youthful Nebbiolo, but they’re two distinct wines, with different production codes, growing zones and aging requirements. And although both are made with Nebbiolo, only one has to be a varietal wine. The best part for consumers is that these wines cost far less than #Barolo and #Barbaresco while still boasting Nebbiolo’s energy, fragrance and flavors. Here’s everything you need to know about #Nebbiolo d’Alba and #Langhe Nebbiolo. https://lnkd.in/eSNr8yMk
Langhe Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo d’Alba: What’s the Difference?
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'when compared to the other top echelons of the wine world, is that it has some serious big hitters but unlike Burgundy's most expensive which currently sits at $26,046, the most expensive Tuscan wine taps out at $1165.' Hence why Italian wines in general are representing amazing value for money as an investment when compared to other regions. It really is obvious that Italy is the way forward. Source: Wine-Searcher.
The World's Most Expensive Tuscan Wines | Wine-Searcher News & Features
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Understanding Italian Wines: What is Chianti Rùfina Terraelectae https://lnkd.in/dbg8324i
What is Chianti Rùfina Terraelectae
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🇨🇮Piemonte DOC Cortese-TOSO is a white grape variety most famously associated with the crisp, lime-scented wines of Gavi. 🌱The variety is known for its bracing acidity and its ability to retain freshness even when grown in warm environments. 🌱Apple, peach and honeydew flavors are commonly associated with Cortese wine, with lime, almond and light herbal or grassy aromas. 🌱The first documented reference to Cortese was in 1614 as part of the wine cellar contents at the castle of Cassle Monferrato. 🌱Additional documentation refers to Cortese being planted alongside “Fermentino” and “Nebioli Dolci”, suggesting that the varietal has been a fundamental grape in Piemonte for centuries.
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This piece from the Devil's Advocate offers many thoughtful ideas. Here are excerpts of an article I can send you if you message me: > Many have found the Old/New World terminology an easy and helpful shorthand. True, the phrasing oversimplifies a more complicated reality and lacks rigorous definition. Luckily, those failings can be rectified without throwing the baby out with the bathwater. > These terms are a fixture of scientific disciplines. There are “New World” crops according to botanists such as maize, potatoes, and tomatoes. "Old World" counterparts include rice, wheat, and onions. Animals as well fall under these categories. > Scientifically, the terms apply to Europe, Africa, and Asia (Old) and the Americas (New). This overlaps their application to wine, but the usage is clearly not identical. Conceptually, both are grounded in historical and geographical factors. > This idea of a new world – and the opposing one of the old – came into being when Europeans led discovery and conquest of lands beyond their ken. This juxtaposition has persisted for five centuries. > This essential part of history illuminates how and why wine growing was adopted in numerous far-flung locales labeled the New World. Which grape varieties dominate global plantings and production from California to Chile to Australia? Those obtained from Old Europe. > In terms of the number of prime varieties planted globally, Italy is the dominant country of origin followed by France, Portugal, and Spain. In New World vineyards, France is king: the share of winegrapes of French origin averaged 68% in 2016. > This direct linkage creates an elemental and permanent bond between wine-producing countries in the Americas or Australasia and their progenitors, the famous European wine cultures. This connection is real and pertinent right now, not an artifact of the past. > All that is needed is a careful, informed redrawing of the terminology and maps of the Old and New Worlds of wine. The point is that newcomers to wine need to be informed of historical antecedents. Without that foundation, they lack the contextual framework to comprehend the world of wine of this day and age. A third category, Ancient World, would complete the concept. There is much more in the full article!
Should we still be talking about New and Old World wines? #questionforgroup https://lnkd.in/eun82MFN
Devil's Advocate: Is There Still a New World or Old World When It Comes to Wine?
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