White & Rosé Wines
Tastings and reviews dedicated to white and rosé wines.
Beati among Abruzzo's White Wines
Last summer we managed to organize a visit to Cantina Torre dei Beati, before the owner, Fausto Albanesi, tried to take a few well-deserved days of vacation, and thanks to his great availability, by mid-morning we were in his hands, ready to visit the cantina of Torre dei Beati...
Greco di Tufo Sphera, the first wine from Cennerazzo
We got to know the Cennerazzo winery, a relatively young wine estate operating in Irpinia within the Greco di Tufo appellation area. This denomination, together with Fiano d'Avellino and Taurasi, has contributed decisively to the development of the territory, so much so that the wines produced are well known even abroad...
Rosa del Golfo and the experimental rosé Vigna Mazzì
In Italy, the success of rosé wines is growing. These wines are typically characterized by lightness in alcohol, freshness, and easy drinkability. These are characteristics that align with the new wine consumption trends, ...
Fiano di Avellino Campore 2011, signed by Terredora
Walking through the pavilions of Vinitaly, we couldn't help but stop at the stand of Terredora di Paolo Mastroberardino, an Irpinian winery that I was lucky enough to visit almost two years ago in Serra di Montefusco. We then tasted the new vintages of the Falanghina, the Lacryma Christi, the Greco, the Fiano before moving on to the Aglianico, the Taurasi and the latest addition, the red passito...
Caiatì 2013, the Revenge of Pallagrello and Re Nasone
Some time ago we talked about Pallagrello – that article covered the general characteristics of this interesting grape variety found mainly in the Caserta area and in Molise. Today we are instead telling you about a tasting that took place at the Vini Divini wine bar in Naples with producer Michele Alois...
Sauvignon Castel Ringberg 2014, the interpretation of a terroir
We have already encountered the Elena Walch winery, writing about the great Gewurztraminer 2014, made with grapes from the beautiful Kastelaz vineyard located in the municipality of Termeno. Today we will talk about another great white from the winery, the Sauvig...
Fiano D'Avellino: Pink Quotas and the Meritocracy of Wine
Fiano D'Avellino Clelia Romano 2012: pink quotas and the meritocracy of wine Forgive me, I am a feminist! I am a feminist because I don't believe in pink quotas, I am a chauvinist because I can't stand women who hide behind rules to exploit them...
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi: Marche Dedication
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2013 Classico Superiore Andrea Felici Recently I received a lovely Christmas gift! What? Wine, of course. A friend, stopping by my trusted wine shop, asked the owner for a recommendation – someone who knows my tastes very well – and bought me a few bottles.
Together You Drink Wine and Sell It
Together You Drink Wine and Sell It: Pecorino e Cococciola Tollo We've already discussed the importance of the Private Label market within wine sales in Italy; today however we'll shed more light and go to taste for you...
Vetere: a Fascinating Organic Rosé Wine
We have already written about the San Salvatore estate when reviewing the excellent Jungano, which had impressed us with its quality. Having visited the wine shop some time ago, I had been captivated by the delicate and elegant color of Vetere, another product from the can...
Est! Est!! Est!!! Foltone: the importance of Roscetto
While I was talking with Marco Carpineti's daughter and tasting their wines, a young man approached me – he must have been about twenty years old; friendly and straightforward, he seemed to know a bit too much to be a simple enthusiast. My eye fell on his...
EST!EST!EST! The Story of Martino: Servant Sommelier
I confess, I am someone who lets himself be seduced by wine labels and names! One day I was wandering around a supermarket and while browsing the flyer on the wine page I noticed this wine with the strange name EST!EST!EST! by Cantina Bigi, truly unknown to me!