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Tasting Wine With Sergio Zingarelli

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” Italo Zingarelli (1930-2000) Photo courtesy of Rocca delle Macìe. Working together, Italo and Sergio replanted the vineyards and restored the farmstead. Grapes must be harvested only from the winery’s vineyards along with upgraded requirements for alcohol, extract and a minimum aging of 30 months.

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Day 766 Tasting Wine With Sergio Zingarelli

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” Italo Zingarelli (1930-2000) Photo courtesy of Rocca delle Macìe. Working together, Italo and Sergio replanted the vineyards and restored the farmstead. Grapes must be harvested only from the winery’s vineyards along with upgraded requirements for alcohol, extract and a minimum aging of 30 months.

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World-Class Wines Of Gary Farrell Winery

The Wine Knitter

Within the valley, many established vineyards produce distinctively different wines from each other. In 1982 and under his own label, Gary produced his first Pinot Noir from grapes grown in the iconic Rochioli Vineyard and the adjacent Allen Vineyard. Her specialty is small-lot, single vineyard wines. Alcohol: 13.8%

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Passion, Dedication & Sparkling Wine!

The Wine Knitter

However, it is not only the impressive wines; it is the man behind the wines and the particular region of Italy where his vineyards are located. His ancestors owned vineyards and farmland inland in the hills of Reggio Calabria. .” Long story short, I did try his wines and was quite impressed. David harvests five hectares (12.3

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Alentejo, A Magical Wine Region

The Wine Knitter

Mostly, Alentejo enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with some Atlantic influence. The wines produced here come in a range of styles, influenced by the diversity of the climate and soil. For over 2000 years, blending has been a tradition for Alentejo winemakers. ” Paulo purchased 100 hectares in Vidigueira in 2006.

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Savoring A Tuscan Merlot

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Perhaps this is due to the influence and popularity of Tuscany’s largest and best-known Sangiovese-dominant wine region of Chianti. Sorting through yet another recent delivery of vintage wines leftover from our restaurant days, I came across a bottle of Marchesi de Frescobaldi “Lamaione” 2000, a 100% Merlot.

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Alentejo’s Art Of Blending Wines

The Wine Knitter

For the most part, Alentejo enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with some Atlantic influence. The wines produced here come in a range of styles, influenced by the diversity of the climate and soil. For over 2000 years, blending has been a tradition for Alentejo winemakers. Alcohol: 13.5%