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ItalianWine.blog

An Intrepid Explorer of Italy and Its Wines

Umbria

Internationally styled, at 20 years – 1998 Sportoletti Rosso Villa Fidelia Umbria IGT

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 9 minutes
Sicily Vittoria

Frappato, you’re ready for the big leagues – 2015 Valle dell’Acate Vittoria Il Frappato

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Barolo Nebbiolo

Power, purity…Brunate – 2009 Oddero Barolo Brunate

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes
Veneto

Beautiful sophistication – 2011 Giuseppe Quintarelli Secco Cà del Merlo Veneto IGT

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Alto Piemonte Gattinara Piemonte

Checking in – 1998 Travaglini Gattinara

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Barolo Roero

Exceptionally beautiful, 2012 Cascina Chicco Barolo Rocche di Castelletto

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 8 minutes
International Travel Opera Wine ProWein trip planning VinItaly 2018 ViniVeri VinNatur

Prepping for the wine fairs of 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes
Aglianico Apulia

Wine and Lottery tickets – 1973 Rivera Castel del Monte DOC

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 9 minutes
Alto Adige

The Falkenstein Farm Winery & Vineyard, Alto Adige goodness

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Bolgheri Tuscany

2011 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore – a tale of two wines

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 7 minutes
Wine Philosophy

Wine Enjoyment (Key Success Factors)

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 13 minutes
Wine Philosophy

Wine Crackers (are bad for you)

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 25 minutes
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Tuscany

Absolutely compelling #Brunello – 2012 Le Ragnaie new releases

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 12 minutes
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Tuscany

The new releases of Brunello di Montalcino, 2012, Part 1

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 34 minutes
Barbaresco Barbera Barolo Dolectto Langhe Nebbiolo Piemonte

More new releases: Barbaresco, Roero, Dogliani, some extras

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 29 minutes
Barbaresco Barbera Langhe Nebbiolo Piemonte

Newly released Barolo and Barbaresco wines – plus some others

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 15 minutes
Barbaresco Barolo Nebbiolo Piemonte Roero

Grandi Langhe, 2017 – new releases, old friends, Part I

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 13 minutes
Aosta

Maison Anselmet – a lovely marriage of land, tradition & innovation

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 12 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo Piemonte

Tenute Sella – recently tasted wines

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes
Aglianico Cabernet Sauvignon Campania Merlot

2010 Az. Agr. Montevetrano – beauty in a bottle

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 2 minutes
International Travel Italy VinNatur

VinNatur – fantastic #NaturalWine fair in the Italian countryside

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 9 minutes
Barolo Langhe Nebbiolo Piemonte ViniVeri

Giuseppe Rinaldi – new releases

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo Piemonte

Colombera & Garella – tasting the new releases, visit, Part II

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Brunello di Montalcino Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese

Podere Salicutti – humility and genius

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 9 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo Piemonte

The new releases for Colombera & Garella – Part I

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 6 minutes
Barbera Barolo Dolectto Langhe Nebbiolo Piemonte

The newly released wines of Elio Grasso

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 10 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo Piemonte

The rosé wines of Alto Piemonte – 8 you’ll want to buy!

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 8 minutes
Alto Piemonte Barbera Fara Nebbiolo

Az. Agr. Gilberto Boniperti – another rising star in Alto Piemonte

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo

Le Pianelle – another great gem from the Alto Piemonte

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo Piemonte

La Prevostura – four wines you need to know

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
International Travel Italy trip planning

Gaiole in Chianti…start packing

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Chianti Classico Sangiovese

2015 Casa Emma Chianti Classico – yes, please!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

2010 Il Palazzone Brunello di Montalcino Riserva – sheer joy

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 4 minutes
Bibbona Maremma Opera Wine Tuscany

2011 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno, superb

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 2 minutes
Aglianico Cabernet Sauvignon Campania Merlot

2007 Az. Agr. Montevetrano IGT

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 5 minutes
Chianti Rufina Sangiovese

2009 Selvapiana Vigneto Bucerchiale

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Tim Heaton
Reading time 3 minutes

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