Gattinara: another surprising nebbiolo interpretation. In our last article we talked about the Top ten wines under 50 euros: well, Gattinara can definitely be one of these. Gattinara is an ancient name, d.o.c. in 1967, it becames d.o.c.g between 1990 and 1991, it is set… Continue reading Sons of a minor God
During 2015 we tasted a large amount of wines. But, as you might know, I wouldn’t be able to select a short range of those wines, among all, surprised and touched me the most. A group of ten is a nice compromise, I guess. These… Continue reading Top ten wines under 50€
Among all our wine tasting made during 2015, listing the best wines has been a really hard job. Selecting my choices and choosing a little higher price, this is my official list: top ten wines above 50€ (with a little permission, just one under 50€)…. Continue reading Top ten wines above 50€
Noi abbiamo Larmandier-Bernier. Teatro del Vino, distributore in Italia non di produttori di vino ma di artisti, decide ufficialmente di non concedere più gli champagne che importa (Larmandier-Bernier, Vilmart, Benoît Lahaye, Fleury, Alain Couvreur, Diebolt-Vallois, Gerard Belin n.d.r.), a chi vende esclusivamente On-Line. Perché la… Continue reading Larmandier-Bernier
The vineyard. Obtained by: 100% Chardonnay grapes Vineyard: terraced, from 150 to 350 metres above sea level Raising system: espalier 1.70m x 0.9m (6500 vines per ha) Ground: calcareous – clayey Productions – 80ql./ha maximum Alcohol:12.5 % in volume. Refining: 6 months in steel… Continue reading The wine of the month: Franciacorta dosaggio zero Andrea Arici
Invitation Charles’ Days Aqvagiusta
Chianti hills, half august 2015 The start wasn’t pleasant at all. The contexts sometimes becomes more important than text. I was on holiday with my children, CosAmAle, who stayed in Andora at my sister’s. I won’t stay away for long, I’ll come back while the… Continue reading An appointment in vineyard: Torcilacqua