FUSO21 Fuso Barbera Piemonte: Drink Like the Locals
FUSO21 is our long-term project to bring in authentic, local wines from each of the 21 regions of Italy – wines from real growers rather than from tank farms. We asked some top-notch producers to offer what they usually sell just to locals (“vino sfuso” in Italian). We got some cool stuff, starting with Fuso […]
A Bit of Effervescence!
It’s starting to feel like spring … I think we all need some bubbles to brighten our day, well at least some “Prickly Wine”. Avinyo Petillant Blanc The Esteve Nadal family of Avinyonet del Penedès produces the Avinyó brand. The winery is located at their home “Can Fontanals” in the heart of the Penedès region […]
“Italian Beaujolais”
Happy Wednesday … I’m dubbing this wine “Italian Beaujolais”. Light, Fresh, and Fruity! Put a chill on it and take it to the Beach, as they do in Sardegna!! Monica is an indigenous grape variety from Sardegna (possibly with Spanish origins). The vineyards of Cardedu (car-DAY-do) are in the area of Ogliastra, the most mountainous […]