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Wine blogger Eleanor Shannon profiles Luca and Bele Casel
Thanks to her years and experiences living in Italy, her mastery of Italian language, her unmitigated patience and devotion to her work, American wine blogger
“Prosecco on tap” controversy: a few posts you should read
Above: Gently sparkling “frizzante” wines are often sold on tap in Italy, including Verduzzo like the one above and even sparkling Gavi. By law, throughout
Rigid EU internet & marketing restrictions cause uproar among Italian winemakers
Above: Monforte d’Alba is a village in the “Barolo” appellation. It lies in the “Langhe” hills of the “Piemonte” region. EU regulations restrict a Monforte-based
Roast chestnuts, cookies, and new wine for the Feast of St. Martin
Above: Roast chestnuts are traditionally served at the end of a meal in the Veneto at this time of year. The Feast of St. Martin
A great example of morainic hills as seen from the Bele Casel vineyard in Monfumo
I’m still catching my breath after my two-week trip to Italy, which included an afternoon (and a great lunch) with the Ferraro family last Saturday.
Luca Ferraro responds to a Prosecco ColFondo detractor
In a comment to this post on Intravino earlier this week, Prosecco producer Silvano Follador laments the lack of “credibility” in the selections of Gambero
