March 15, 2018 – The French Paradox

Misunderstanding Italian Wines

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Alison Hill

I love Italian wines. I’ll argue that the grapes and wines from Italy are among the most diverse and thereby, fascinating in the world. The wines are distinctly local…wines from Tuscany are not at all like those from Piedmont or Calabria or Veneto or Alto Adige. The grapes are seldom the same from one[…]

March 17, 2018: Wines of Piedmont, Tuscany & Veneto

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Alison Hill

Pra ‘Otto’ Soave Classico 2016 Regular Price $21.99 Sale price $16.99 This is a beautiful and refreshing wine made of Garganega, which is largely unknown outside of Veneto. Crisp and clean with tart apple and lime flavors, it was the ‘it’ white from Italy throughout the 70’s. Put down that Pinot Grigio and pick up[…]