A Trio Of Delightful Corvezzo Organic and Vegan Wines

Farmers tend to be a conservative bunch. That can be especially true in a multi-generational farming situation when the elders hold sway. Fortunately, there are exceptions, and the Corvezzo (“kor-VETZ-zoh) family is such an exception. Founded in 1960 by Giovanni Corvezzo’s grandparents, the second generation, sons Giuseppe and Renzo, not only expanded acreage but were…

#Winestudio – Week 4; A Taste Of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

Last month I participated in the #winestudio Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (“CV”)program.  The program was about painting a picture of the history, terroir and people associated with this Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G zone.     This is the fourth of four posts about the CV program.  You’ll find links to the previous weeks below: Week 1, held October 3rd was an overview of…

#Winestudio – Week 3; A Taste Of Conegliano Valdobbiadene – Methodo Classico and Col Fòndo

During the month of October, I’m participating in the #winestudio Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (“CV”)program.   The  four-week program features a region, that until last year, I was unfamiliar with. While attending  the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference, I attended a session put on by the Consortium of Italian Wine and Food.  One of the wines, I tried was a Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco…

#Winestudio – Week 1; A Taste of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

During the month of October, I’m participating in the #Winestudio Conegliano Valdobbiadene program.  The  four-week program features a region, that until last year, I was unfamiliar with. While attending  the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference, I attended a session put on by the Consortium of Italian Wine and Food.  One of the wines, I tried was…

My New Everyday Bubbly; Kirkland Prosecco!

A friend of mine,  who adores sparkling wine, especially Prosecco,  IM’d me last week. The message said “Martin go get yourself 2 bottles of Costco brand prosecco…….it will blow your mind for the price….I was just shocked”. He drinks a lot of Prosecco.  That’s high praise. Since my wife and I were hosting a wine…

Wine Of The Week: NV Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Rosé

My wine of the week for March 17-23 is the NV Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Rosé.  Franciacorta, refers both to the territory, located in the Lombardy region of Italy, and the sparkling wine produced from grapes grown within the boundaries of the territory.  Since 1995, Franciacorta has had DOCG status, the highest echelon of Italian wine…