White Wines Atilia Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, 2021 organic: $17 (liter bottle) Abruzzo is one of those regions that has captured our attention in the past few years. We are devotées of the Tiberio wines (Cristiana was highlighted in our last email) that have alerted us to take notice of Abruzzo. As a region that remains natural--…
As I start this email in later mid-April, Frank and I are sitting outside enjoying our morning coffee together. It is not yet 7:00 a.m. While we love it, it is disconcerting and a reminder that global warming is real. The April issue of our newsletter always features “earth-friendly” wines as we welcome spring and are mindful of our deep connection to this magnificent planet. It has been remarkably forgiving of our disregard and even abuse. We owe it some care, including making consumer choices that consider the practices of the producers. Each of the wines we recommend this month is a product of environmentally-responsible farming and winemaking. It is our pleasure to work with these producers.
White Wines Palmento Costanzo Mofete, Etna Bianco, 2021 organic: $20 Owner-winemaker, Valeria Agosta, has been joined by her daughter, Serena, who recently graduated from the University of Montpelier with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. The future looks bright for Palmento Costanzo. The new vintage, 2021, of the Mofete, Bianco, was recently tasted by the…
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay dominate the American wine market, together accounting for over a third of the volume of wine purchased. Meanwhile, Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz have catalogued 1,368 different wine grape varieties. We have many wine-curious customer friends who want to explore more wines but find it hard to embark on…
