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Chasselas: A Swiss Variety Yielding Low-Alcohol Wines for Apéritif

I was first introduced to Chasselas when we were living in Burgundy years ago. The director of winemaking at the domaine where my husband worked would host the team for…

savatiano, greek wine, greek white wine, Domaine Papagiannakos

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Savatiano - Resurgence in Quality Makes this Greek White Wine A Must-Try

If you haven’t explored Greek wines yet, then you’re definitely in for a treat. They offer a vast and diverse array of styles, plus outstanding value for price. With over…

Etna Bianco, Catarratto, Carricante, Sicilian wine, Italian wine, volcanic wines

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I’ve Never Met an Etna Bianco I Didn’t Like

For those in search of lively white wines with electrifying acidity and tantalizing flavors that dance on the palate, look no further than Etna Bianco DOC. These white Sicilian wines…

Etna Rosso, Sicilian wines, Sicilian red wine, Italian wines, volcanic wines

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Etna Rosso - A Sicilian Red Wine that Never Fails to Please

Etna Rosso was all the rage throughout the wine world even before HBO’s White Lotus turned all eyes on Sicily. Though even the average consumer became curious about these Sicilian…

Panzale, Cantina Berritta, Sardinia wine, white wine, Italian white wine

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Panzale - A Rare Sardinian Variety Saved from Near Extinction by Cantina Berritta

If you’re ready to venture off-the-beaten-path in the world of wine, then you’ve landed in the right place. Out of all the rare varieties I’ve covered over the last few…

brachetto d'acqui, italian dessert wine, best sweet wines, italian wines

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Brachetto d’Acqui: An Italian Wine to Savor with Desserts & Spicy Cuisine

For those in search of a fun, vivacious wine for your summer soirées, look no further than Brachetto d’Acqui. This is one of the world’s best sweet wines and an…

Rare Neagra, Moldovan Wine, red wine from Moldova

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Try Rara Neagra from Moldova for a Wine Experience You Won’t Soon Forget

Wine is synonymous with livelihood in Moldova. In fact, the wine industry employs one in every five Moldovans. The country’s history of winemaking dates back to 3,000 B.C. Moldovan viticulture…

Freisa, italian wine, red wine, piedmont, piemonte italy

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Freisa - A Rare Italian Red Related to Nebbiolo

Can you name Nebbiolo’s closest relative? A rare red grape native to Piedmont, Freisa apparently has a parent-offspring relationship with Nebbiolo. According to Ian D’Agata, the maestro of vino Italiano,…

Roero, Arneis, Piedmont Italy, Italian wine, wine region

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Arneis: Piedmont’s Great White Italian Wine

I first encountered Arneis while working at Adelaida Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, my very first job in the wine industry. We used to do monthly wine tasting sessions…

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Pelaverga a.k.a. One of Piedmont’s Most Delicious Rare Varieties

Let’s explore yet another delicious, rare variety from the rolling hills of the Langhe in Piemonte. Nebbiolo really steals the show in this Italian wine region. Yet there is a…

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Chasselas: A Swiss Variety Yielding Low-Alcohol Wines for Apéritif

Savatiano - Resurgence in Quality Makes this Greek White Wine A Must-Try

I’ve Never Met an Etna Bianco I Didn’t Like

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Etna Rosso - A Sicilian Red Wine that Never Fails to Please

Panzale - A Rare Sardinian Variety Saved from Near Extinction by Cantina Berritta

Brachetto d’Acqui: An Italian Wine to Savor with Desserts & Spicy Cuisine

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Try Rara Neagra from Moldova for a Wine Experience You Won’t Soon Forget

Freisa - A Rare Italian Red Related to Nebbiolo

Arneis: Piedmont’s Great White Italian Wine

Pelaverga a.k.a. One of Piedmont’s Most Delicious Rare Varieties

Chasselas: A Swiss Variety Yielding Low-Alcohol Wines for Apéritif

Savatiano - Resurgence in Quality Makes this Greek White Wine A Must-Try

I’ve Never Met an Etna Bianco I Didn’t Like

Etna Rosso - A Sicilian Red Wine that Never Fails to Please

Panzale - A Rare Sardinian Variety Saved from Near Extinction by Cantina Berritta

Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained

Exclusive Look Inside Adelaida Vineyards & Winery

Bud Break, Flowering & Fruit Set - Nature’s Gift to Wine Lovers

Sardinian Cannonau is a Global Contender Ready to Exceed Expectations

Vernaccia di Oristano – Sardinia’s Most Fascinating Wine

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