Arvisionadu: Windswept, Wild, and Nearly Forgotten

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Arvisionadu: Windswept, Wild, and Nearly Forgotten

It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for rare grape varieties. But there’s rare, like Grechetto—unfamiliar to most … Continue reading Arvisionadu: Windswept, Wild, and Nearly Forgotten

Gelber Muskateller: One of the Many Faces of Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

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Gelber Muskateller: One of the Many Faces of Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. It’s said to be of … Continue reading Gelber Muskateller: One of the Many Faces of Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

Pignolo: One of Italy’s Most Age-Worthy Wines

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Pignolo: One of Italy’s Most Age-Worthy Wines

When thinking about red wines to cellar from Italy, you probably think of Barolo made from the nebbiolo grape, Brunello … Continue reading Pignolo: One of Italy’s Most Age-Worthy Wines

Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy

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Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy

If you love wine, you have the ancient Greeks to thank. They were pioneers who knew how to party, and … Continue reading Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy