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Soave, an ancient wine making region in Italy that for many years was regarded with disdain because of the insipid nature of its signature white wine, has in the last decade reestablished itself as a producer of finely balanced and nuanced wines. The heart of the region, Soave Classico is a fairly hilly area with… Read More

Domaine Monpertuis is a relatively new Domaine (1971), founded by a very old family of winemakers, the Jeune family. The property consists of 17 hectares, or approximately 42 acres of cultivated vineyards. The property is one of the oldest in Chateauneuf, dating back to the time of Roman colonization. The vineyards are spread across a… Read More

Cappella Restaurant, Needham, MA The tasting featured a wonderful flight of wines The menu was again spectacular and worked very well with the wines. We kicked things off with one of the best values in French sparklers – the Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Grande Reserve, Brut, Cremant de Bourgogne The First course Wood Grilled Shrimp… Read More

At Vino Italiano with Giovanni Bertani With the pandemic shutdown a fading memory, Vino Italiano in Waltham has begun hosting winemaker dinners again, and I, for one, am absolutely thrilled. The shop, located at 669 Main St. is a bastion of Italian wines, showcasing a well-curated selection in an authentically rustic space that suggests the… Read More

In truth, wine. Another great read from the Academie Du Vin Library. A brief collection of articles all about wine. I found the chapter on Wine as Art the most interesting. The Oxford dictionary defines the term “art,” as: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such… Read More

Cà La Bionda is located in Marano di Valpolicella, the heart of classic Valpolicella. The winery was founded in 1902 by Pietro Castellani  (namesake of the current owner), and is currently run by fourth generation brothers Alessandro, as winemaker and Nicola, as viticulturist. The winery owns 29 hectares (or approximately 72 acres) of land, mainly cultivated with vineyards,… Read More