Pinot Grigio for Giulio (and other wine gift ideas)

Being well aware that it is mid-December, I still choose to write about Pinot Grigio. As the temperatures dip – and they dropped deep in my vicinity – we reach for heartier foods that pair better with heavier wines, predominantly reds. Even if we really want a white, we would be likely looking for weightier…

Amare (To Love) Amarone

It is not hard to love Amarone. The luscious liquid, hailing from the area around Verona in Italy, seduces you from the moment it touches your lips. It may play hard to get just before that, as the aromas might need some time to release, but when it opens up, it makes you lose yourself in…

Tuscany: Getting Technical with Chianti

Tuscany … The word itself conjures images of rolling hills, adorned with cascading vineyards, dotted by old majestic castles and charming villages on hilltops. If imagination is given flight, these images are rapidly followed by emotions reminiscent of hedonistic enjoyment, romance, and love … None of which you will find here in this blog. OK,…