Education, Wine Education
Spotlight on Prosecco: Celebrate the Everyday
Prosecco has been growing in popularity for the last decade. Easy to drink and pair, this sparkling wine has become a favorite for everyday celebrations.
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Franciacorta: 10 Things to Know about the Wine
When it comes to celebrating Champagne has been the long-time standby, but in the past ten years, a newcomer to the Sparkling scene has been making waves. Italy’s Franciacorta is from the northern part of Italy. So pop and bottle and celebrate these ten facts about Franciacorta that you probably…
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Spotlight on Franciacorta: Italy’s Premier Sparkling
At Ferghettina, owner and winemaker, Laura Gatti explains they had three hailstorms, with the strongest occurring on August 18th in Cazzago San Martino (1 of the 19 Communes of Franciacorta). This forced Laura to pick her grapes earlier than usual (which was approved by the Ministero delle Politiche Agricole) with…
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Mattia Vezzola Named Best Italian Winemaker 2020
Dear friends, It happened for the fifth time that I have been considered as the Best Italian Winemaker 2020! Thanks to Food and Travel, one of the most important international magazines of food, wine and enogastronomical journey. The award was given to me by my dear friend Riccardo Cotarella, the…
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6 Red Wines Under $20 to Pair With Fall Festivities
As the days grow cold and the leaves begin to change, nothing is more warming than a glass of red wine. From now until the new year, there are all kinds of dishes and occasions where red wine matches the mood and pairs with the food. Whether you are planning…
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Italian Rosé Is On The Rise
As the thirst for rosé continues to flourish, Italian winemakers shine a light on the terroir giving this category even more diversity When summer descends, rosé is the wine we reach for. What was once a category associated first and foremost with Provence, France, has expanded in provenance. With the…
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Verdicchio – Italy’s Killer V
I think we all remember a time when the Italian white on the tip of everyone’s tongue, from the fanciest of restaurants to the coziest of trattorias, was Pinot Grigio. However, so much has changed since then. Granted, it’s taken Italian whites much longer to be seen seriously than it…
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Our Top 100 Barolo from 2018 to 2020
We have been professionally rating Barolos since the early 2000s and drinking them for a lot longer, and we can’t think of a better time than now to buy and drink the king of Italian wines. The dynamic duo of the 2016 and 2015 vintages have just arrived in the…
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Empson USA will be the exclusive US importer for Familia Torres’ Lead Brand Wines
September 8th, 2020 – Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona) / Alexandria (Virginia) Familia Torres (Miguel Torres S.A.) and Empson USA announced today that effective September 8th, 2020, Empson USA will be the exclusive importer in the US for Torres’ lead brands such as Sangre de Toro and Viña Esmeralda. The decision…
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Empson USA Partners with Women of the Vine & Spirits
Aug. 28, 2020 Alexandria, VA – Empson USA, a business specializing in quality and distinctive family-owned estates who are deeply rooted in the excellence of terroir, is proud to announce they have renewed their commitment to Women of the Vine & Spirits as a Bronze Corporate Member. Women of the…
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