Give It Up for GAVI
byGavi almost made the charts back in the hay day of Italian whites such as Soave, Castelli Romani and Frascati. I remember a lovely…
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A PG with Some Personality!
byHERE’S A PINOT GRIGIO WITH SOME PERSONALITY! Most Pinot Grigio works along the same lines at Coors Lite – flavourless, mindless refreshment. Masi’s wine,…
Great Italian Red ON SALE
byON SALE – AND EVERYDAY ITALIAN RED AT ITS BEST Mezzomondo red is fresh, fruity and fun. No pretense, no make-up, no fuss. Just…
Value from Veneto
byRICH RED – nourishing Dried fruit flavours and richness are the story with I Balzi. Think mini-Amarone. Think bold flavoured, comfort dishes. Or fireside…
Plan an Italian Night!
byMuch of our red wine drinking these days centers around the yummy and the smooth. How can you resist delicious Californians and Chileans! But,…
Attention Barbera Fans!
byMichele Chiarlo is the master of my favourite tart red, and he sells it at a very reasonable price. There is no better partner…
The Good Life for $16.95
byIn recent years Italy has delivered many delights in non-oaked white wine, and here’s another to kick-off 2018. Fiano is the signature grape of…
LOVING THIS NEW VALPOLICELLA
byValpolicella comes in many weights, but there is always a note of charm, even in the lighter/medium-bodied editions. Such as this new listing from…
BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality – suggesting…