Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.
This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero comes from a naturally protected amphitheater-shaped vineyard. The south-facing exposure is protected by surrounding hills from excessive sun and hot winds. This cooler climate allows for this méthode champenoise-style dry sparkling white to retain acidity, and ensure ripeness. Enjoy this at the table with a fritto misto di mare.
Home to lighter-bodied renditions of Nebbiolo from the villages of Grumello and Sassella, Lombardy produces the unique interpretations of Nebbiolo called Sfursat (or Sforzato). With these wines, the mountain-grown Nebbiolo grapes are dried for several months in the Amarone style, yielding reds of extraordinary depth and very pronounced aromas of red flowers and crystallized red fruit. While...
Italian synonym for Pinot Noir.
From Champagne to Chablis, it's hard (not to mention unpleasant) to avoid this famous white variety. During a huge popularity surge beginning in the late 1980s, Chardonnay plantings have increased dramatically -- not only in California's wine country, with which the variety is nearly synonymous, but also in Burgundy (its original, Old World home) and just about everywhere else in the winemaking...
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