CA’ DEL BOSCO GOES TO JAPAN
That Maurizio Zanella is considered a visionary when it comes to Italy’s Franciacorta is conventional wisdom. That his vision also extends to Japan is fascinating.
Read MoreMindmaps of the Main Italian Wine Regions
Still preparing for the Vinitaly International Academy exam, I created various MindMaps (
MindMaps of Major Native Grapes of Italy
A work in progress, these are notes gathered during my study of the excellent & award winning book by Ian D'Agata on Native Grapes of Italy (http://amzn.to/1QKvmrC). As well, I used the thorough website of the Italian National Registry (http://bit.ly/1Q7IqE7) for photos & other information.
Read MoreCastello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista 2007...
Here is what i call “comfort wine”, beautifully paired w/ a rack of lamb this evening… Exactly at the moment when I like my wines aged, velvety but still firm, still fruity but mellowed w/ a touch of leather, game, & tobacco. Caressing texture w/ a bit of grip. Lip-smacking finish… Impossible to resist another glass…
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