Classic Wines

What are some of the grapes used to produce Italian wine? It could be the Nebbiolo, maybe Sangiovese or even an Aleatico grape. Each region of Italy brings its culture, history, climate and wine knowledge together to make distinctive wines for their area. Today we look at the difference between northern and southern Italian wines - and how US consumers interpret Italian wines. Please join us to learn more about the wonderful wines of this region as we speak with Frank Cipparone from The Wine School of Philadelphia.

You don't always have to use a decanter to get more oxygen into your wines. Today, Brian reviews the Vino2 oversized crystal stemware made by Taste of Purple. The right glass really can make the difference in enjoying a wine, in this case the 2003 Luna Vineyards "Canto." So before making your next stemware purchase, take some time to review the difference in quality, materials, size and shape to find the perfect glass for that perfect bottle of wine.

Wine is snobby, right? Well, maybe not. And in this episode, Brian explains why wine can pair with everything from filet mignon to pizza and why wine snobs should be ignored.