Rare Italian Reds
April 24, 2012 by Dick Rosano
The label “rare Italian reds” could refer to the magnificent Tuscan wines from the late-1970s, or the 1980s masterpieces of Piedmontese winemakers like Angelo Gaja and the Ceretto family. Or it could refer to non-indigenous grapes like Cabernet and Merlot that Italian vintners have incorporated into their ever-growing portfolio of fine wines. “Rare” not because [...]
The Fear of Bacchus in Me
March 2, 2012 by Derek Swanson
More than a few friends have told me they want to learn more about wine so they are not embarrassed when handed the wine list during a business dinner or a date. After all, knowledge breeds confidence, right? Well, recently I had a revelation, or what Jules Winfield might call a “moment of clarity,” and [...]
Fat-Free Wine
September 19, 2011 by Derek Swanson
The first thing I noticed during an opportunity to sample an assortment of wines imported by Zonin USA was a Nutrition Facts window on the back of a bottle of Moscato D’Asti from Castello del Poggio. I have heard rumors that such labels might soon emerge as a requirement for wines on the market [...]
