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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Italy’

Cantini Florio, Fine Marsala Dry, Sicily, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cantini Florio Fine Marsala Dry – A Good, Entry-Level Marsala with Oloroso-Sherry-Like Rancio Aromas

Cantini Florio, Fine Marsala Dry, Sicily, Italy

Tasting Note: A good, entry-level marsala with oloroso-sherry-like rancio aromas.[Read more]

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Ca’ Rozzeria, Barbera D’Alba 2015, Piedmont, Italy, Wine Casual
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July 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ca’ Rozzeria Barbera D’Alba 2015 – A Delightful Barbera that Punches Above its Weight

Ca’ Rozzeria, Barbera D’Alba 2015, Piedmont, Italy

Tasting Note: A delightful barbera that punches above its weight.[Read more]

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Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio 2018, Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy, Wine Casual
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July 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2018 – A Pinot Grigio with Personality from a Dependable Producer

Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio 2018, Südtirol – Alto Adige, Italy

Tasting Note: Pinot grigio from the Alto Adige rarely disappoints and this bottle from a dependable producer is no exception.[Read more]

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Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2010 – Sensual Sangiovese

Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]

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Elena Walch, Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige, Italy, Wine Casual
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June 28, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Elena Walch Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio 2016 – Proves Pinot Grigio Actually Does Taste Like Something

Elena Walch, Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige, Italy

Tasting Note: A pinot grigio from the Alto Adige region of Italy that proves pinot grigio actually does taste like something, and in this case – something good.[Read more]

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Elena Fucci, Titolo Aglianico del Vulture 2015, Basilicata, Italy, Wine Casual
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June 6, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Elena Fucci Titolo Aglianico del Vulture 2015 – Has Body & Finesse

Elena Fucci, Titolo Aglianico del Vulture 2015, Basilicata, Italy

Tasting Note: Aglianico is a grape from southern Italy grown on volcanic soils that can produce wines with body and finesse, and this bottle of Aglianico does just that.[Read more]

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Bellenda San Fermo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, S.C. 1931” 2019, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellenda San Fermo Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG S.C. 1931” 2019 – Impresses with Toast and Golden Flavors

Bellenda San Fermo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, S.C. 1931” 2019, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: An aged bottle-fermented prosecco that impresses with toast and golden flavors.[Read more]

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Nino Franco, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG, Grave di Stecca Brut 2010, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG Grave di Stecca Brut 2010 – Will Challenge Your Prosecco Preconceptions

Nino Franco, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG, Grave di Stecca Brut 2010, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: A pleasing, high-quality, prosecco that will challenge your prosecco preconceptions.[Read more]

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Gregoletto, Colli Trevigiani Verdiso IGT 2016, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 10, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gregoletto Colli Trevigiani Verdiso IGT 2016 – Tart Green Fruit

Gregoletto, Colli Trevigiani Verdiso IGT 2016, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: A dry prosecco with tart, green fruit and medium-plus-intensity flavor concentration.[Read more]

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Sanfeletto, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Tranquillo DOCG Gastaldo 2017, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sanfeletto Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Tranquillo DOCG Gastaldo 2017 – Well-Balanced with Delicate Aromas

Sanfeletto, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Tranquillo DOCG Gastaldo 2017, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: A well-balanced prosecco with delicate, floral aromas and flavors.[Read more]

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