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Day 755 Exploring The Franken Wine Region, Part One

The Wine Knitter

If you haven’t heard of the Franken wine region or its special wines, then you need to pay close attention. And I can’t think of a better setting for sipping wine than to be surrounded by medieval villages, castles, beautiful landscapes and miles of terraced wine vineyards! Sloped vineyards leading down to the Main River.

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2022 Anteprime Toscana

A Wine Story

My dad and uncle Fili worked in the vineyards on weekends, and I helped out as a kid. And no doubt, some remain buried deep in the earth, perhaps near the Tenuta di Artimino vineyards itself. Today is the proprietor of Tenuta di Manenello , a winery, a restaurant, and agriturismo. How did the professor get there? “It

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Top 10 Wines of 2020

Foodable

Less than two hundred sommeliers in the world have been designated a Master Sommelier, and Wines is part of that elite group. 2015 was a real gangbuster year for this region,” notes Wines. The bottle is particularly special, as it is only released in years where the fruit is considered excellent. This one’s really fantastic.

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A Stunning Pour

The Wine Knitter

The area boasts five DOCG designations that include Amarone della Valpolicella, Bardolino Superiore, Recioto della Valpolicella, Recioto di Soave, and Soave Superiore. The 2015 growing season was a stellar year for Amarone producers. After drying the grapes are pressed followed by fermentation in steel tanks for 25-30 days.

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A Simple Equation Equals Outstanding Wines

The Wine Knitter

We’ve all either been to or seen photos of breathtaking views of wine vineyards nestled among enchanting settings worthy of a picture postcard. So, what makes Ehret Family Winery’s Bavarian Lion Vineyards so unique? Knights Valley earned its AVA status in 1983 and has approximately 2000 acres of vineyards.

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Tasting Wines With Count Cinzano

The Wine Knitter

Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.

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Col D’Orcia, A Name To Remember

The Wine Knitter

Gently rolling hills dominate the landscape of Tuscany, famous for its medieval towns, wine vineyards, striking cathedrals, and the birthplace of renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. The village of Montalcino sits high up on a hill with vineyards sloping down into the valley.