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…
Tag: Pinot Grigio
Albino Armani Pinot Grigio – A Revelatory Experience
Tasting the Pinot Grigio of Delle Venezia was revelatory experience for me. I was very impressed with the wines and the value they offer. I recently attended a webinar hosted by Susannah Gold, DipWSET, IWS, FWS of Vigneto Communications featuring Pinot Grigio specialist Albino Armani. The webinar covered the different terroirs for Pinot Grigio in…
#WineWednesday Review – 2014 Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio
From time to time, I receive wines samples from wineries or their public relations agencies for review. I feature such samples on here on #WineWednesday Review. This week I’m featuring the 2014 Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio. The Winery Peter Zemmer is one of the Alto Adige’s most respected wine-grower/winemakers. He’s been running the eponymous winery founded…
What’s The Difference Between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?
I was having scallops for lunch the other day, and was in the mood for something other than Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc. I looked at the wine list and decided on the, Bottega Vinaia Pinot Gris Trentino. It was a very good wine – Nice tropical, apple aromas, medium bodied with a tropical/apple/vanilla flavors. When I…