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A Taste of Bertani Wines

Sante

However, when it comes to buying gifts for the wine lovers and spirits drinkers on my list, I always have fun picking out just the right bottle or two for each recipient. Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Map courtesy of Bertani. Alcohol: 12.5%.

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??5 Super Tasty Ways to Enjoy Bodega Norton You’ll Love

A Wine Story

On the palate, the sumptuous mouthfeel and the velvet texture of the wine rendered it so tantalizing I felt compelled to take a second sip. History of Bodega Norton The winery takes its name from English engineer Edmund J. Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine.

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Tasting Wine With Sergio Zingarelli

Sante

At the time Italo acquired it, only two acres out of 230 acres were under vine. Working together, Italo and Sergio replanted the vineyards and restored the farmstead. With his cast-iron will, he taught me that to get an idea off the ground takes determination.” In 2015 he was confirmed for another three years.

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?? Lugana Wine

A Wine Story

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Vineyards are in the clay soil on the southern shores of Garda Lake. Racy acidity characterized yet all the Lugana wines.

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The Lure Of The Land

The Wine Knitter

Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. “You could call this a paleolithic vineyard.” ” ​ Peter Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss Susie Vinding-Diers Photo credit: Penny Weiss They planted two vineyards of Syrah in 2010.

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??5 Super Tasty Ways to Enjoy Bodega Norton You’ll Love

A Wine Story

On the palate, the sumptuous mouthfeel and the velvet texture of the wine rendered it so tantalizing I felt compelled to take a second sip. History of Bodega Norton The winery takes its name from English engineer Edmund J. Today the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes–Swarovski’s son Michael, have over 680 hectares under vine.

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?? Lugana Wine

A Wine Story

Beyond maturation, each of the six Lugana wines had a slightly different taste profile depending on the vineyard soil. The Soils Most vineyards feature dense mineral-rich clay soil, mostly glacial moronic. Vineyards are in the clay soil on the southern shores of Garda Lake. Racy acidity characterized yet all the Lugana wines.