Although I recently found some producers trying to revive Carmenere in its old home, Bordeaux, Chile’s actual closest competitor for Carmenere is Italy. Continue reading
Tag: Italy
Wine Review: Sardinian vs. Chilean Carignan
Chilean Carignan is a must for wine geeks who want to know the diversity and quality of Chilean wines better. Let’s see how it compares to some Old World Carignan from Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: Barolo v. Xinomavro
Nebbiolo is one of my favorite varieties in the world, and Barolo does it the best. However, it’s not cheap, so I’m always on the lookout for cheaper Nebbiolo alternatives or cheaper varieties that are similar. Many wine experts have compared Greek Xinomavro to Nebbiolo. Let’s see if this comparison is apt. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Italian Varieties – Erbaluce & Pallagrello Nero
After exploring some ancient varieties from Greece and Armenia, I’m going to explore two old, rarer Italian grape varieties from Piedmont and Campania. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Sangiovese
Should we age our Tuscan Sangiovese? Let’s try one with a bit of age and see how it’s developing. Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Riesling
Riesling, the world’s greatest white wine according to many wine geeks, is best known in Germany, Austria and Alsace, France. However, there’s some Old World Riesling in Italy too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exploring Italian White Wines
Are Italian white wines some of the most underrated wines in the world? Continue reading
Wine Review: Exploring the Neverending Landscape of Italian Wines
I’m still on my Italian wines discovery journey with 5 more Italian wines to explore with you. Be aware that once you start this journey, there will be a never-ending assortment of regions, styles and varieties to try. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Appassimento v. Amarone
Are you an Amarone lover? Can you find wines similar to Amarone in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Carmenere vs. Chilean
In my last post, I talked about some varieties that got lost in the mix over time in Chile, such as Carmenere. However, you may not know that the story of Carmenere also made its way to Italy. Continue reading