The Bronca Sisters make a lineup of Prosecco sparklers from Valdobbiadene that regularly rock the press, and this is my favorite of them all. This is an opulent Prosecco with grand floral notes on the nose, and juicy white peach, hint of acacia honey, and a mouth feel that's creamy and rich. The acidity balances […]
GUARANTEED BEST PROVENANCE: IMPORTED FROM ITALY BY AIR AND STOCKED IN CALIFORNIA Col Dorato' fresh, bright Prosecco is perfect for sipping with good friends or enjoying with a light meal of antipasti. Produced from 100% Glera grapes (previously called Prosecco, which is the same grape) cultivated in Rai di San Polo di Piave just 30 […]
Michael reviews the fun, sparkling pink Prosecco wines of Riondo, perfect for summer food and fun.
The Giro d’Ombra Newsletter Issue: 2017.09.02 Get personalized newsletters from us on delicious Italian wines, tasty Italian food & Italy travel tips, delivered right to your Inbox SUBSCRIBE Ciao! Welcome to this week’s Giro d’Ombra (here’s how you say it), a quick shot of Italian wine, food & culture to get your weekend off to […]
Buying wine online used to be scary. “What if the wine never shows up?” “What happens to my credit card number once I’ve made the purchase?” There’s no need to worry, these days it’s really quite easy and very safe — and buying wines you love can be done from the comfort of your laptop […]
This might surprise you. By answering just a few questions about foods you like, how you take your coffee, and whether you like opera, it's possible to predict which Italian wine you love most. And 9 times out of 10, the prediction will be spot on. How can that be? Well, it ends up that […]
I know what you’re thinking. “Aren’t New Years resolutions about making more healthy choices?” Well, yes, they are. So here are 5 New Year’s resolutions you can follow to improve your mental health, the health of the economy, and improve your mood. Heck, they might even make you happier. Yes, they all have to do […]
Are you a Chianti, or more like a Barolo? Maybe you're bubbly and a party animal, like a Prosecco. Or perhaps you're sweet, like a Moscato. Find out what kind of Italian Wine you're most like. Just answer 8 fun and easy questions, and your destiny (as a wine) will be revealed! Complete the quiz […]
Here they come. If you’re like me, you have a throng of friends or family coming over for the holidays. You’ve probably already picked out what you’re serving for your Big Meal. Now it’s time for the important decisions: What wines should you serve? Well, Italian of course! Bring in the Italians. Italian wines are […]
Italy is one of the oldest & prestigious wine producing countries, bringing us exciting and diverse wines from big & bold Barolo to fun & bubbly Prosecco. So how much do you know about Italy’s wines? Test your knowledge with this fun quiz and enter for a chance to win an Alessi Parrot Sommelier’s Corkscrew valued at […]
3 Glasses? Yes, please. Parker has points. Gambero Rosso has glasses. 3 Glasses, to be exact. That’s the top distinction awarded to some of Italy’s best wines by Gambero Rosso, a rather famous Italian journal that celebrates the hedonistic pursuit of food, wine & culture. Every year in the Fall, Gambero Rosso announces their short-list […]
[wooslider slideshow_speed=”5.0″ smoothheight=”false” control_nav=”false” slide_page=”private-wine-tasting” slider_type=”slides” thumbnails=”default” order_by=”date” order=”ASC”] Private Italian Wine Tastingwith Arnaldo Rossi Venue #1: Downtown Los Gatos6 – 7:30 PM on Thursday, February 6th Venue #2: Downtown Los Altos6 – 7:30 PM on Friday, February 7th Sommelier & Winemaker Arnaldo Rossi from Pane e Vino in Cortona, Tuscany joins us for two private Wine […]
[wooslider slideshow_speed=”5.0″ smoothheight=”false” control_nav=”false” slide_page=”private-wine-tasting” slider_type=”slides” thumbnails=”default” order_by=”date” order=”ASC”] Private Italian Wine Tastingwith Arnaldo Rossi Venue: Downtown Portland 5:30 – 7 PM on Wednesday, February 5th Sommelier & Winemaker Arnaldo Rossi from Pane e Vino in Cortona, Tuscany joins us for a private Wine Tasting in Portland. We’ve air-shipped 9 unique Italian wines direct from the winemakers’ cantinas […]
Gianluca Telloli is a wine maker with a passion for apples. Gianluca was on a scouting trip one bright, crisp fall day in 2011, high in the Valle d’Aosta mountains along the northwest Italian border with France. He was looking for new land to plant grapes and expand his vineyard, when he unexpectedly ran across […]
How do you pronounce Prosecco Valdobbiadene? How about Amarone della Valpolicella? Italian wine names can sometimes befuddle wine lovers. Even I have to slow-down-and-sound-it-out when I come across new regional wine names that don’t just roll off the tongue. Take heart, learning how to pronounce the most common Italian wine names is pretty straightforward if […]
Think bright, crisp autumn apples with fizz and just enough alcohol (5%) to make it interesting. Baby, this isn’t the apple cider of your youth. Gianluca Telloli, a native of the Valle d’Aosta in far northwest corner of Italy, discovered hundreds of centenarian, largely abandoned apple trees bearing mostly forgotten antique apple varieties while on a scouting […]
Welcome to our first episode of the Dall’Uva “Tasting Notes” Podcast! Michael kicks it off by demystifying Italian wine classifications, helping you understand where your wine budget is best spent when you’re shopping for your next bottle of Italy’s finest wines Pour yourself a glass of Vino Italiano, pull up an easy chair, and join […]
Dall’Uva Sommelier Michael Horne reviews the top 3 red, white and bubbly wines from Vini d’Italia 2011, Gambero Rosso’s annual guidebook to Italy’s finest wines
Our Sommelier Michael Horne tours the huge Vinitaly trade show highlighting the best wines that Italy has to offer.
