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The Piedmont Series - Gattinara & Ghemme

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 26, 2008

You may have never heard of Gattinara and Ghemme... but here is why that should change.

Although the Piedmont may be famous for the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, there are two well kept secrets that are itching to get out. I am referring to the two DOCG wines of Gattinara and Ghemme which are located in the northern area of Piedmont near the Alps. Both of these wines are based on Nebbiolo, also known as Spanna, but they...read more

 

The Piedmont Series - Barbera

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 19, 2008

Learn why this "people's wine" could become your new favorite.

Barbera is Italy's third most cultivated grape variety after Sangiovese and Montepulciano and is known for producing complex, fruity wines with high acidity and low tannins. It is known as the "people's wine" in Piedmont being deeply rooted in the region's viticultural history. Speaking of history, one mishap in particular left a scar on the...read more

 

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The Piedmont Series - Dolcetto

Written By: Dylan York on Monday, June 16, 2008

Enjoy the smooth sensations of Dolcetto, a lovable grape variety from Piedmont.

Dolcetto is an early ripening red grape variety grown throughout Piedmont that produces wines with flavors of sweet berries and delicate hints of almonds. The wine is considered to be one of Italy's best quaffing wines. The term "quaffing wine" is used by wine lovers to describe a wine that is great for easy drinking. Since Dolcetto is known...read more

 

The Piedmont Series - Fizzy and Sweet

Written By: Dylan York on Friday, June 13, 2008

Dessert wines from the famous Piedmont region of Italy.

For the first installment into the wines of Piedmont I wanted to start with a dessert-before-dinner approach and save the serious wines for later. For those of you who are entering the summer season this will allow you to get a head start on transitioning your palate from rich and hearty wines into the more refreshing flavors that you crave...read more

 

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The Piedmont Series - Beginner's Guide to Piedmont Wines

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 12, 2008

Wines from Piedmont have a history of quality and every wine lover should be well acquainted with the region.

When I first started my studies of the wine regions of Italy back in February, I began on the areas that I needed to learn about the most and worked my way up the peninsula so that I could finish up with the northern regions. Today I have officially arrived in one of my favorite regions -- Piedmont. Located in the northwest corner of Italy,...read more

 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 5, 2008

History and recommendations for Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano was among the first wines in Italy to receive DOCG status in the 1980s and is considered one of the great wines of Tuscany. It is produced in the township of Montepulciano outside the city of Florence and should not to be confused with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (made with the Montepulciano grape from Abruzzo) or Rosso...read more

 

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG: Hidden Value in Tuscany

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, June 3, 2008

This is for all those wine lovers who thrill at finding a great.

Finding an inexpensive wine that drinks like a wine twice its price is every wine lover's goal. If you do some research and taste like crazy you can find these wines in just about every region of the world. As a wine buyer, it has always been my main goal to seek out these types of wines and recommend them to my clients. Sure, drinking...read more

 

The Super Tuscans

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Curious about why they are called "Super" Tuscans? I would be.

In the last article on Italian wine designations I opened up the door for an article on a group of wines referred to as the Super Tuscans. These are a group of wines that fall under the IGT Toscana designation and utilize that category to produce wines made with varietals other than Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia, and other varietals...read more

 

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Robert Mondavi: Much More Than a Trademark

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, May 22, 2008

Dylan York discusses the great accomplishments of this American innovator.

Most stories involving Robert Mondavi seem to focus on his enormous company, corporate life, and the controversial family feuds. There are countless stories available divulging about the corporate takeovers and law suits, but ultimately it's a story about an Italian-American family that chose two different paths: quantity and quality. Robert...read more

 

Italian Wine Designations: DOCG, DOC, IGT

Written By: Dylan York on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Ever wonder what those Italian acronyms stand for, or how they came about? Dylan York offers up some wine history.

Italy is one of the oldest wine producing areas in the world, but it was only recently that a designation system for their wines was implemented. Even though Italy has been producing wine since 1 BC, there was no real organization of thought until 1595 when a man named Andrea Bacci wrote his opus titled "De Natural Vinorum Historia." This was...read more

 

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