Industry News
The “Malvasia Wine List”, and a new communication and development plan for the Aeolian Islands
The new Consortium of Malvasia delle Lipari DOC and PGI Salina has created a network of producers and is betting on the dry version of Malvasia.
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Industry News
Wine of the Week: Vina Esmeralda Sparkling Brut 2018-$21
Spanish wines have always been an intriguing and often, inexpensive option. Besides their origins, steeped in history, there are endless flavor profiles, dictated by that country’s wildly varying soil types and microclimates.
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Education, Grape Encyclopedia
Grape Encyclopedia: Tempranillo
Tempranillo has existed exclusively in the Iberian Peninsula since 1100 B.C. Rising from obscurity less than 100 years ago, today Tempranillo is the third most planted grape variety in the world with 500 clones of Tempranillo in Spain alone.
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BBB, Industry News
Rating new Barolos: Friendly and Rich 2017s Make an Impression
Winemakers in Barolo are just as surprised as I am about the quality of their nebbiolos from the 2017 vintage, considering the high temperatures and drought conditions for most of the summer in the Langhe and other parts of Italy. Yet, most of the almost 360 Barolos from the vintage…
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Education, Wine Education
Three Volcanic Wines under $35
In the US market, there has been a growing interest in volcanic wines for over a decade. Consumers are demanding wines that are intriguing, food-friendly, and easy on the wallet.
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Education, Wine Education
Spotlight on Cava: Outstanding Bubbles, Astonishing Value
Company News
Empson USA Celebrates 50 Years of Long-Lasting Partnerships with Historic Italian Brands
The Empson Family, pioneers of the Italian wine in the US market, remain partners with prestigious wineries 50-years after founding their import business
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Cocktail Recipes, Sparkling Cocktail Recipes
Italian 75
A riff on the classic French 75, the Italian 75 is made from Prosecco, not champagne, giving it a delicate sweetness that is missing from its French counterpart.
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Industry News
12 Tuscan Reds That Fit Any Budget
Home to famed wines like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany is a hotbed for tasty red wines. But those storied areas come with stringent regulations, which often stifles creativity and the drive to constantly push boundaries. For examples of wines that don’t like to color within the lines,…
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Cocktail Recipes
Levi Chamomile Negroni
Ingredients 1 oz Levi Chamomile Grappa 1 oz Wild Vermouth ½ oz Red Bitters 1 drop of Angostura Bitters Orange peel and cherry Directions Stir grappa, vermouth, and Campari and bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass until very cold. Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer into an ice filled glass….
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