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Written on August 8 2016. Posted in Wine Event, Wine Tasting.

Rhone Rangers: Cali French kiss

What happen when America meets the Rhone River Valley? Something intriguing like a Cali French kiss. Since the early 80's several American winemakers began experimenting with Rhone style wines and decided...

Written on July 29 2016. Posted in Wine Story.

Italian style, California mood: Giornata Winery – (How to grow a happy Sangiovese in Paso Robles)

Their last name (Terrizzi) let guess some Italian origins and in fact Brian has some Sicilian ancestors, although now his family has been American for generations. Yet the little Italian part of his...

Written on June 12 2016. Posted in Wine Story.

Francesco Illy, from the espresso coffee to the Bonsai Brunello di Montalcino. Story of a “fool” who was right.

When I read about the story of Francesco Illy I couldn't resist: I said to myself, I need to meet this man, I need to look the foolish sparkle in his eyes! So I drove among the beautiful hills of Tuscany,...

Written on May 24 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Vignaioli del Trentino: a seal of quality and respect for the land

If you have ever been in Trentino, you can easily picture in your mind what I am about to describe, if not, close your eyes and try to imagine: beautiful Dolomites mountains, sweet and green rolling...

Written on April 28 2016. Posted in Wine Event, Wine Tasting.

Vinitaly 2016 my wonderful Italian Wine Tour

Back home! I flown back to Italy to attend the biggest worldwide wine fair: Vinitaly. More than a fair, it is a human experience, like those military super tough training programs: you have a chance...

Written on April 3 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Friuli mon amour!

As Italian I am not really a lover of international varieties (unless they are indigenous), for Dna reasons I prefer native grapes and traditional terroir driven methods of vinification...

Written on March 24 2016. Posted in Wine Event.

Bubbles and charm: J.K. Place Malibu

The Italian luxury hospitality has landed in California with the charme and the elegance of J.K. Place. One week of events to celebrate the grand opening of the beautiful seashore villa: spread over...

Written on March 12 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Prosecco? Yes, but Cartizze…

Prosecco is the most sold wine in U.S.: with its fresh, crisp, pleasant bubbles it has conquered America's consumers heart. Among wine lovers it has the reputation of being a simple, easy drinking,...

Written on February 22 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

The Chardonnay that made history

You say Chateau Montelena, you mean the history of Napa Chardonnay. Established in 1882 this winery changed forever the course of the wine making business in California with the famous victory in Paris...

Written on January 30 2016. Posted in Wine Event.

Slow Wine Tour 2016 – Los Angeles (my playlist)

Crystal chandeliers, charming location and 50 wine producers from Italy with their best wines: how to resist? Slow Wine Tour 2016 was in L.A. this week, at Taglyan Complex in Hollywood and I got the...

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