Prosecco has long been synonymous with celebration, but now there’s an extra reason to break out the Italian bubbly – this year the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Italian National Commission. It has been a nearly 10-year process. In 2008 the campaign to have the […]
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Toast to the Emmy Awards with Ferrari Brut
Forget what the stars will be wearing at the 68th annual Emmy Awards, it’s all about what the stars will be drinking! And they’ll be drinking one of my favorites: Ferrari Brut. The sparkling wine from the Trentodoc appellation in northern Italy is the Official Sparkling Wine of the Emmys. Ferrari Brut is your go-to […]
Valdo Oro Puro Prosecco
Ring in 2016 with a Prosecco that has the finesse of a fine French sparkling wine with a budget friendly price tag. The Oro Puro Prosecco Superior DOCG Brut is made by Valdo, an Italian winery that was started in 1926 and purchased by the Bolla family in the 1940s. The estate and vineyards are […]
Brunello of Montalcino: A Taste of the 2010 Vintage
By Maxine Howard Montalcino, a small town in the southern part of Tuscany, is the only place winemakers can produce Brunello. It was the first to receive a DOCG designation guaranteeing the origin of this product. The grape from which Brunello is made is not unique: it is the Sangiovese grape grown around Italy and […]
Libertà dei Collazzi Toscana IGT 2012
Somehow Tuscany is both approachable and intimidating. Approachable because it’s one of the best known wine regions in Italy, thanks to Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, “Super Tuscans” and an extremely photogenic landscape. Intimidating because of the number of wines produced and labels that may need deciphering to figure out what you’re drinking. Today we’re sharing […]
Piccino Memoro Vino Bianco
Take a trip around Italy in just one bottle with the Piccini Memoro Vino Bianco, a non-vintage white blend that brings together different grapes and regions for a fun, easy to drink wine. The history of Piccini dates back to 1882, when Angiolo Piccini started the winemaking estate in Chianti with 7 hectares. Today the […]
Snapshots from Kobrand Tour D’Italia
Earlier this month Kobrand Wine & Spirits brought its Tour d’Italia to the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead. Winery owners and winemakers shared their latest releases with members of the wine trade and media. Among the many delicious wines there were a number of standouts. Take a look at the AG’s picks in the snapshots […]
Finding the Perfect Pairing: Allegrini Cook-Off for a Cause
Vino Venue was the location of a friendly food fight last Thursday for the Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Cook-Off for a Cause. Three top local chefs competed to see whose dish paired best with the Italian red wine for the chance to win a donation to their selected local charity. Allegrini is an estate and […]
Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni 2010
Serving ham or lamb at your Easter meal or looking for a red wine for a dinner with friends? Try a bottle of the Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni 2010, a red blend from Tuscany. This wine is what is often called a “Super Tuscan” – a red wine from Tuscany that contains Sangiovese and a […]
Wines for Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Whether you prefer to say “I love you” with something sparkling, sweet or pink, here are wines that are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. Demarie Birbet Brachetto Roero, Italy $20, 6.5% alcohol by volume Lightly sparkling, a touch sweet and a deep magenta hue make Brachetto an ideal sip on Valentine’s Day. This wine comes […]