Veneto Rosso – Zenato Alanera

May 4, 2015

DID YOU KNOW: what three countries have the largest acreage of vineyards? Italy, France, Spain ,USA, China (answer below) Zenato …

Is Chianti ready for primetime?

April 13, 2015

BITTER, PUNGENT, DRY, ACIDIC…does this describe something you would drink (and hopefully enjoy)? Remember Ruffino in straw covered bottles? Ruffino …

March 26, 2015

I have heard the rumblings from my readers and I apologize for being delinquent with my blog posts. But you’ll …

January 13, 2015

I’ve received comments that I favor Italian wines. I will not apologize for enjoying Chianti Riservas, Super Tuscans and other …

December 7, 2014

I love my Italian heritage but why are the names of Italian wines so confusing? Are Italians confused after drinking …

November 21, 2014

I’m not a fan of Petit Sirah wines because many are “fruit bombs” with overwhelming fruit, little body and no …

November 16, 2014

It’s not often that you see Wine Spectator 92 rating for $13! This is a delicious CAB from a well-known …