Here’s a riddle: Two bottles of open red wine are in the fridge. One is a complex, savory Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington state. The other is a light-bodied, northern Italian red blend that hasn’t spent any time in oak. Which do you finish first? Quite reasonably, your answer might be the one in the fridge […]
Mushroom Polenta and Vin Rouge with Native Grapes (#winePW) Read More »
Tasca is a well-known and prodigious name in Sicily. Since establishing Tenuta Regaliali (the Regaliali estate) in 1830, the Tasca d’Almerita family has been mining the sun-drenched island’s potential for producing quality wine. Now the family owns almost 1,500 acres of land on five different estates throughout Sicily – Regaleali, Capofaro, Tascante, Whitaker and Sallier
Famiglia Tasca shares its love for Nero d’Avola (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
Less than a mile from my home is a vineyard, a strange sight to find in an urban neighborhood. The vines consist of native grapes – Concord, Niagara and Delaware – planted decades ago on a lot of about half an acre or so. I like to walk past this vineyard from time to time
Chianti Classico and spaghetti to warm the body and soul (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
Pinot Noir is one of life’s great sensory delights. The best Pinot Noir wines are medium-bodied, fruity yet earthy, smooth and elegant. Pinot Noir is a wine to sit beside and sniff repeatedly, at an unhurried pace, with or without food, company or conversation. This thin-skinned, finicky red grape prefers cool-climate regions: Burgundy, France, the
Trentino: Another option for Pinot Noir fans (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
Farming is a difficult life. You’ve got pests, the vagaries of weather, the challenges of getting your product to market. The list goes on. I knew a lot of farmers when I lived in Central Pennsylvania, a mostly rural area of the state, and had a high regard for the hard work and dedication it
Of Nebbiolo, salami and a Langhe farmer’s dream (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
