Slow Wine is a global movement which declares the right of human beings to eat cleanly, drink cleanly and breathe clean air. As such it should no longer be seen as an "elite" movement for the few.
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VINO 2016: The Amazing Tuscan Wines of Pietro Beconcini, and a Wine Mystery Solved
The questions persisted until finally Leonardo and others thought, "Enough!" After 13 years of calling the vine "X" they decided to commission a DNA analysis. With the help of distinguished Professor of Enology at the University of Milan, the erudite Attilio Scienza, the vine was identified as a Spanish interloper.
Read More »Slow Wine 2016: A Sampling of Wines from the Piedmont
If these wineries continue with their viticultural sustainability and mission to make quality wines, their upcoming vintages will reflect the quality that I tasted at Slow Wine 2016. Theirs are lovely wines.
Read More »Featuring Slow Wine 2016 Cantina Della Volta and Badia a Coltibuono Wines
These wines have taken off, and I am happy to be on the cusp of trends watching these fabulous Slow Wines "come into their own."
Read More »Vino 2015: Walk Around Tasting Highlights, Stefania Pepe
Following the typical Slow Wine categorization, Biodynamic wines may not have an organic certification, but they follow the principles of adhering to rigorous agricultural standards.
Read More »Vino 2015: Walk Around Tasting Highlights, Cantine Lizzano
Italian pairings of food and wines are ancient, ineffable, and lasting unities. That is one reason why tourists love to go to Italy.
Read More »Vino 2015: The Grandest Italian Wine Event Outside of Italy, Held in NYC
You can go to a wine tasting event or even travel to Italy, but the easiest way to discover Italian wines is on your next outing to an Italian restaurant.
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