Except of the upcoming book “Everything about wine, but wine” –
It was raining in Rome and I could not say which date accurately. I was returning from a trip to Genoa. A train that was two hours late and I was hungry…
Attanasio: here Primitivo dresses ‘sweet’
Alessandro Attanasio from Giuseppe Attanasio Winery is in Manduria, Puglia. He shows where their Primitvo is made and talks about the history of local viticulture. He shows us the vineyards and the cellar explaining their philosophy and the purpose of having an elegant and expressive wine, no longer connected to Amarone name! Not in Rome? WE’LL BRING ITALY …
Coutandin, Ramie and Pinerolese
Daniele Coutandin is a winemaker in the extreme viticultural circumstances of Perosa Argentina, Piemonte. He takes us on a tour through his vineyards and cantina, while explaining the areas microclimate, the importance of proper pruning and vine training. He also talks about his grape varieties and his natural approach to wine making, both in the vineyard and in the …
Croci, Piacenza and the Vineyards
Winemaker Massimiliano Croci introduces us to the history and present of his winery in Castell’Arquato, colli Piacentini, in Northern Italy. He talks about their Col Fondo (sur lie) sparkling wines, typical from the area. Throughout the years, this style of wine had its ups and downs in popularity. He concludes his story with some food-wine pairing suggestions. Not …
Monte di Grazia, The Cellar and The Vineyards
Alfonso tells us about their multi century vineyard Monte di Grazia in Tramonti, Amalfi Coast. They explain how the branch that is bred by the mother plant and is replanted, generates another vine. The vines might be up to 300 years old and can generate new vines even at a 20-30 meters distance from the mother plant. Not …
Rimessa Roscioli Recipe – Tiramisu
How to make the best tiramisu! Our chef Alice from Rimessa Roscioli explains ‘How to make Tiramisu’. It’s a simple recipe but takes high quality ingredients to make a great one. You’ll find one of the best tiramisù that you have ever tasted at Rimessa Roscioli in Rome, Italy. Tiramisù (for 5 people) 500 gr of mascarpone cheese (17 …
Terenzuola between Tuscany and Liguria
We are between Liguria and Tuscany. Canaiolo vs Sangiovese. History, importance and different biotypes of Canaiolo. Like vigor and aptitude for grafting, they will facilitate one after the phylloxera at the expense of the other. Not in Rome? WE’LL BRING ITALY TO YOU. Be part of the finest Wine Club in Rome and bring Italy home to you …
Terenzuola and The Rediscovery of Indigenous Grapes
We are between Liguria and Tuscany. Cannaiolo vs Sangiovese. History, importance and different biotypes of Cannaiolo. Like vigor and aptitude for grafting, they will facilitate one after the phylloxera at the expense of the other. Not in Rome? WE’LL BRING ITALY TO YOU. Be part of the finest Wine Club in Rome and bring Italy home to you …
Terenzuola and his partenership with the University of Pisa to safeguard local grapes
Ivan Giuliani, with the partnership of the University of Pisa, has done a great job of historical recovery of 256 indigenous varieties, which have their roots in the times of the Ancient Romans. Here he explains the reason why. Not in Rome? WE’LL BRING ITALY TO YOU. Be part of the finest Wine Club in Rome and bring …
Terenzuola and massive selection
Mass selection. The Colli di Luni DOC allows the farmer to produce a 100% Vermentino. Many DOC producers turn to a well-known nurseryman from Udine, who sells Vermentino Sardo to them, which will therefore be planted in Liguria. Alternative? Mass selection: that is, biotypes of Vermentino (in this case) which over the years have better adapted to the territory, …