Italian Grapes 101: Negroamaro

Let’s take a little trip to Puglia, Italy, shall we?  This stunning region makes up Italy’s heel. Apart from it being one of the most dreamy summer vacation destinations (who could resist such shimmering turquoise Mediterranean waters?) Puglia is also home to some of Italy’s oldest grape varietals. Negroamaro is one of them. We aren’t […]

Italian Grapes 101: Sangiovese

You can’t talk about the noble grapes of Italy without mentioning Sangiovese. It is the grape behind some of the peninsula’s most revered wines. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Morellino di Scansano – these are all results of the gorgeous Sangiovese grape. With Sangiovese grown in more places than just Italy (like here in […]

Guide to Aging Wine: How Do Wines Age?

A question you may hear bouncing around in wine bars, wine shops, or wine tastings is – how was this wine aged? Now, there are a few different ways to answer this question, as aging isn’t just one specific process. Winemakers and consumers both play a role in aging wine. Knowing the wine aging process […]

Great Italian Grapes Grown in California

California isn’t just the land of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is also home to many delicious Italian grape varieties. We have to thank Italian immigrants for bringing over cuttings of grapevines nearly a century ago. Italians were the ones to first introduce Italian vines to California soil. Flash-forward 100 years later, there are a […]