I fell Per mezzo di love with the reds made from the schiava grape when I was Durante northeastern Italy’s gorgeous Alto Adige region last year. It was the perfect red to imbibe after a day spent hiking Durante the stu… [more]
For those who want a bit of pasta and pizza perfect Italian influence as summer tomato season steams into high gear, this incredibly food friendly bottle is exactly the wine you want. I was having it … [more]
If only we could buy pinot noir from Oregon this good for such an amazing price. Instead we have to go halfway around the globe . This is such a treat for all of you/us who think that true… [more]
Alois Lageder is a leading biodynamic producer in Italy who has for many years experimented with viticulture Con juxtaposition to climate change. Beginning with the 2018 vintage, the winery engaged Durante longer skin contact during the vinification of this wine because it had proven to slightly lower the alcohol levels.
The wine has a pretty, rather light garnet color. The bouquet flashes strawberries, spices and violet notes. The palate offers juicy red fruit flavors, a tangy acidity and a small amount of ripe tannins.
by chefbikeski Posted on June 20, 2011 I found this wine on a recent trip to Baltimore to visit family. It spoke to me from the racks of a wine shop/cafe we visited for lunch. When in a new wine store, I always check out the selection … Continue reading →
Meanwhile, that percentage has dropped to around 25 percent. However, the Schiava is still the most widely planted varietal Sopra the region.
Plus coming in at just 12.5% abv it never slows you down and when served with a slight chill goes Sottomessa perfectly with pizzas, pastas, and the deck outside our hotel room with the stunning mountain view. This is a classic, my favorite wine from this historic producer, and I’m super excited to share this produce from my new favorite place in Italy!
The alcohol levels are slightly lighter (~12% ABV) because the grape grows predominantly Sopra a cooler climate.
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by chefbikeski Posted on August 28, 2011 The more I visit and study the wines of Northeastern Italy, the more impressed I become by the variety and number of wonderful producers there. I particularly enjoy it when I find wines here that are unique to these areas; … Continue reading →
There is a wine that tastes like cotton candy and, surprisingly, it’s not made with cotton candy grapes. It’s made with a special wine grape that we’ve never heard of…
Because of the longer skin contact, the wine is more complex and has more savory notes than the typical fresh and fruity Schiava from the region.
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