Barbaresco

SUBJECT: Barbaresco: a hauntingly seductive red that will steal your heart Barbaresco, the slightly less famous cousin of Barolo, may have a shorter history than its more illustrious cousin, but ...

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Langhe Nebbiolo

SUBJECT: Langhe Nebbiolo: the unforgettable flavors of Piemonte at a great price So, you love Barolo. You can’t resist its complex aromas of dried cherry, roses, and truffles and the way it ...

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The Secrets of the Italian South (part I):

SUBJECT: Three wines from Puglia and Basilicata that will steal your heart In the wine world, some regions, and the wines they make, are endlessly disrespected. The Italian South cannot seem to ...

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Rosso Cònero

SUBJECT: Rosso Cònero, a firm, powerful red to seduce your taste buds this winter Rosso Cònero is a perfect cool weather wine: powerful, concentrated, rich, and lush with aromas of dark ...

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Nero d’Avola

SUBJECT: Nero d’Avola—Sicilian sunshine in a bottle These days, Sicilian reds are a common sight on North American store shelves. They tend to have ripe fruit flavors because the sun warms ...

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Etna Rosso

SUBJECT: Etna Rosso, an elegant Pinot Noir-like red from Sicily Sicily is known mostly for red wines that are soft and fruity, almost jammy, and often concentrated and high in alcohol. After all, ...

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Wine Basics.

Wine Basics.

Not sure of a table wine from sparkling wine? For those who enjoy wine but find it can be an intimidating topic, this wine primer is a good place to start.

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Red Wine Basics.

Red Wine Basics.

This video is all about reds, but not so many that it will make your head spin. If you have watched the wine basics video you are ready to sip some more with Red Wine Basics.

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White Wine Basics.

White Wine Basics.

This episode is all about whites, but not so many that you will need a language lesson. If you have watched the wine basics video you are ready to sip some more with White Wine Basics.

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White Wine Basics.

Wine Resources.

We studied wine so you wouldn't have to. Keep this wine smart resource handy next time you walk into the wine store or just before you are face-to-face with the restuarant's sommelier.

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