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Piedmont blends make me nervous but this 2017 80/2 Piedmont blends make me nervous but this 2017 80/20 Nebbiolo/Barbera proves once again I know not-one-single-friggin-thing about wine. Pure velvety delicious joy in this bottle. What a great surprise. Grazie, @bourbonnegroni 🍷 and @cerrinamauro for another memorable evening.
Of course Switzerland makes great wines. Why would Of course Switzerland makes great wines. Why wouldn’t they? They’ve got the soils, climate, native grape varieties and skilled artisans to make it all happen. Here to prove it this week were @swisswine ambassadors @worldwineguys aka Mike and Jeff to pair fabulous wines from @paccotlacolombe @domainejeanrenegermanier @maisongilliard and more wineries known to do a great job highlighting the wines made by grapes Chasselas, Petite Arvine, Gamay, Savagnin,Müeller-Thurgau, and more. Of course, being the accomplished Italian wine consumer I am, some of these grapes are very familiar to me but experiencing them at the hands of #swisswine makers paired with #michelin level food at @aifiori put this meal at the top of our list in recent memory. Thank you, most especially to Steve @vintusnewyork 🍷 and the #SwissWineWeek 2025 organizers and participants.
I’m not telling you where this is. I’m not telling you where this is.
I drank this. I drank this.
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@ieemusa @winesofsicily @colangelopr @sancarlonyc @ieemusa @winesofsicily @colangelopr @sancarlonyc @vinonobileusa
Probably not stored properly so a bit lifeless, un Probably not stored properly so a bit lifeless, unfortunately, but still a whisper of what it was intended to be. I’m a big fan of all this: Rinaldi, Barolo, Cannubi, and 2013.
A great dinner at @amoseafood restaurant on E 12th A great dinner at @amoseafood restaurant on E 12th St in the Village with esteemed @scicolonecharles @michelescicolon and @ms._melissa_bellini 
It’s hard to beat having a wonderful meal of fresh seafood in the atmosphere expertly curated by @rossoprocino of @ribalta.restaurant fame on a Sunday afternoon.
#sunday #gravy #italianamerican #campania @benanti #sunday #gravy #italianamerican #campania @benantiwinery
I overindulged. It happens. Thankfully. I overindulged. It happens. Thankfully.
#1985 #barbera @braidawines Per #ai • Barbera #1985 #barbera @braidawines

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• Barbera wine characteristics

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Barbera wine is a hidden gem originating from Northern Italy, particularly in the Piedmont region. This varietal wine is known for its unique characteristics, making it a great alternative to more popular Italian wines like Chianti.
Barbera wines are typically described as having a rich, yet light-bodied taste, with flavors of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, violet, and dried leaves. They often exhibit high acidity and low tannins, resulting in a refreshing and approachable drinking experience. The wine's color is deep purple, almost black, due to the grape's dark staining pigments.
When it comes to pairing, Barbera wines complement rich, dark meats, mushrooms, and herbaceous cheeses, as the bright acidity helps balance the dish's richness' ?. Whether you're looking for an everyday wine or a special occasion bottle, Barbera's unique characteristics make it an excellent choice.
California Cabernet has never been my thing. But t California Cabernet has never been my thing. But they do have their time and place.
In the old Areo space. Worst wine list ever in an In the old Areo space. Worst wine list ever in an "Italian" restaurant?
@mastroberardinowinery #taurasi #docg is the perfe @mastroberardinowinery #taurasi #docg is the perfect complement to a southern Italian-American dinner in #NJ.
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Great wine paired with the worst pasta fagioli in Great wine paired with the worst pasta fagioli in history at Red Bank’s most popular Italian restaurant.
I loved this wine at Tre Bicchieri NYC last weel a I loved this wine at Tre Bicchieri NYC last weel and then here it is on the list at Arturo’s for $50. Nice!
It’s not fair that there are two distinct wine d It’s not fair that there are two distinct wine denominations in the Marche called Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva and also Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, but there are and this is why people give up on trying to pass the Italian Wine Scholar exam and is why it took me almost two years to even apply to sit for it (passed on first shot). 
Here’s a lovely dinner made by my super duper lovely wife @ms._melissa_bellini last night where the wine, as great as it was, came in 3rd to the company and food.
It was a very Produttori week. Grazie mille, @luca It was a very Produttori week. Grazie mille, @luca_ovello e @duccio913 for spending time with @ms._melissa_bellini and I. The wine of the @produttoridelbarbaresco are routinely among our annual favorite releases and the nine crus of their production were served nearly exclusively at our wedding a year ago last week. This winery is special to us and we look forward to seeing our friends here as often as we can.
Outstanding 2-hour tasting at Marchesi di Gresy to Outstanding 2-hour tasting at Marchesi di Gresy today.
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Always some of the best wines of the Langhe from D Always some of the best wines of the Langhe from Damilano and a great presentation from the most gracious staff.

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