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December 17, 2010

Best Values of the Year – Italian Reds

Last time, I listed a few of my favorite value white wines from Italy in 2010; now for the reds: TORMARESCA “NEPRICA” 2008 This is a beautiful blend from Antinori’s wine project in Puglia, cleverly named for the first two letters of the three red varieties: NEgromaro, PRimitivo and CAbernet Sauvignon. It displays tasty black … Continue reading Best Values of the Year – Italian Reds

January 11, 2010January 11, 2010

The Decade’s Best Producers – Part Two

Planeta Moscato di Noto (Photo ©Tom Hyland) Here is part two of my list of the Best Italian producers of the first decade of the 21st century: SICILIA DUCA DI SALAPARUTA The days when this winery was best known for Corvo white and red are long over. Today, this is one of … Continue reading The Decade’s Best Producers – Part Two