tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post8251988051720934524..comments2023-07-11T04:05:22.683-05:00Comments on Reflections on Wine: Why I Love VinItalytom hylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15059595835440742055noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-50277735866399486122010-04-15T18:28:46.514-05:002010-04-15T18:28:46.514-05:00I'll post soon on Franciacorta. The best examp...I'll post soon on Franciacorta. The best examples I tasted at VinItaly are definitely worth comparison with the finest Champagnes.tom hylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059595835440742055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-64728817977351975222010-04-12T04:07:39.545-05:002010-04-12T04:07:39.545-05:00I think Franciacorta has its place in between Pros...I think Franciacorta has its place in between Prosecco and Champagne, but that's it an uncomplicated sparkler that should drink well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-44951008684953467422010-04-06T06:43:58.596-05:002010-04-06T06:43:58.596-05:00It's my 15th Vinitaly and I had half forgotten...It's my 15th Vinitaly and I had half forgotten what is so amazing about being a visitor (rather than an estate pouring) to this incredible event. I will make sure to try the Vermentino Nero... I have nothing quite so exciting to offer but if you happen to be in the Tuscany tent, we will be pouring on Friday morning in B6, substand 44. I've been enjoying your work for years, it would be lovely to meet you in person.Laurahttp://www.ilpalazzone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-22651202816039806892010-04-04T09:15:31.516-05:002010-04-04T09:15:31.516-05:00Thanks, James!Thanks, James!tom hylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059595835440742055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-73306118249933529022010-04-03T20:18:00.943-05:002010-04-03T20:18:00.943-05:00By the way, you normally can find this producer to...By the way, you normally can find this producer together with 'Az. Agr. Il Monticello' (Liguria) in the Tuscan pavilion. Podere Scurtarola is technically located in Tuscany but the Ligurian/Tuscan "border" zig-zags through most of the vineyards in that part of the region.James Kochhttp://www.jkimports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-39668387782802554922010-04-03T20:08:16.062-05:002010-04-03T20:08:16.062-05:00James:
Thanks for your comment. If anyone would k...James:<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. If anyone would know about this, it would be you!<br /><br />Are they or anyone else pouring Vermentino Nero at the fair?<br /><br />Hopefully, I'll see you there.tom hylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059595835440742055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-56830064538507274632010-04-03T19:52:28.137-05:002010-04-03T19:52:28.137-05:00Tom, It might be Cantine Lunae's first bottlin...Tom, It might be Cantine Lunae's first bottling of Vermentino Nero...but it is certainly not the first one ever produced in Liguria. <br /><br />Azienda Agricola (=indicating estate bottled wine) Podere Scurtarola has been making Vermentino Nero for many, many years and most producers in Liguria will credit Pierpaolo Lorieri as the one who saved this varietal from extinction.James Koch, JKIhttp://www.jkimports.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-53268979626686219102010-04-03T19:02:01.096-05:002010-04-03T19:02:01.096-05:00J:
I'll do my best to report on the most inte...J:<br /><br />I'll do my best to report on the most interesting wines. Yes, too bad you can't be there in Verona, but I know you've spent a lot of time in Italy lately and need to be home with Tracie.<br /><br />Next year sounds great!tom hylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059595835440742055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840230708436051577.post-53364645648417387882010-04-03T12:26:31.770-05:002010-04-03T12:26:31.770-05:00I'm bummed that I'm not going this year bu...I'm bummed that I'm not going this year but am glad I'll get to "live it" through your blog, man! next year, we'll have to taste there together...Do Bianchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744434741371288465noreply@blogger.com