Podcasts about Grechetto

Wines from Umbria are often considered “delightfully undervalued.” Right now, that sounds especially appealing! Grechetto is one of those wines from Umbria that is flying under the radar, but it shouldn't be. This week, we dig into this wonderful white wine from Italy's “Little Green Heart” - and the exciting part is that we found two very different styles of it, one more like an oaky Chardonnay, and one more like a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, so there's a version out there for any white wine lover on your list. They have been making wine in Umbria for thousands of years, and many believe that the name Grechetto harkens back to the Magna Graecia period in Italy when the Greeks spread their empire. And, like many Italian wines, Grechetto fell out of favor in the middle of the 20th century before it made its comeback in the 1970's thanks to the efforts and hardwork of local winemakers. Trust us, it's worth checking out. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 Sant' Angelus Sophia Grechetto di Todi, 2022 Cantina Roccafiore Grechetto di Todi FiordalisoSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Sip, share, shape our podcast!In this exciting episode of Somm Women Talk Wine, we are honored to have Chris Keel, the owner of Put A Cork In It, a favorite Fort Worth wine shop, and a Vinitaly Ambassador, as our guest. Join us as we deep dive the world of lesser-known white Italian wines, revealing the hidden gems that make Italy the "go to" location for wine enthusiasts.While Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc often steal the spotlight, Italy's diverse wine regions offer a plethora of unique white wines that deserve way more attention than they receive. Chris Keel, with his deep expertise in Italian wines, takes us through a curated selection from regions from the north in Piedmont,  Alto Adige, and Venezia Giulia, south to  La Marche and Campagnia.Chris kicks off our exploration with Gavi from Piedmont made with the Cortese grape, and we deep dive into the aromatic Soave from Veneto crafted from Garganega.  While we don't specifically cover it, we highly recommend your  wine exploration can continue into Venezia Giulia, discovering the unique characteristics of grapes that thrive in this picturesque region.Our journey continues in the northern region of Alto Adige, known for its crisp, citrusy wines. Here, wines include the vibrant flavors of Trebbiano and the fresh, light notes of local Pinot Bianco wines. We travel a bit south to explore the versatility of Vermentino from Liguria and Sardinia, and the rich, complex flavors of wines from Campania such as Greco, Fiano, and Falanghina.Moving further south to Lazio, near Rome, Chris educates on how the region's unique terroir influences its distinctive white wines including Grechetto and Trebbiano. This region is increasing its focus on natural wine, a growing movement that emphasizes organic and sustainable winemaking practices, offering wine lovers an authentic and unadulterated tasting experience.While we don't touch on them, we cannot forget the classic red wines like Chianti (Sangiovese), Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, as well as the effervescent joy of sparkling wine. But stop in and visit Chris. He'll provide valuable tips on selecting great wines at an affordable price, making the world of Italian wines accessible to everyone.Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious novice, this episode is packed with recommendations to enhance your wine journey. So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite Italian white wine, sit back, and join us on Somm Women Talk Wine as we uncover the rich tapestry of Italy's lesser-known white wines. Let Chris Keel's passion and expertise guide you through this delightful exploration, and get ready to discover new favorites that will elevate your wine-tasting experience. Cheers to the vibrant world of Italian white wines!Join Put A Cork In It's Monthly Italian Wine Club today!Tune in now and read on for a deep dive into the captivating stories and flavors that make Italy's white wines truly exceptional.Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi

Dan Berger and Don Chigazola. Don Chigazola has brought wines from Colle Ciocco winery run by the Spacchetti family in Italy, to taste on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Chigazola Merchants is Don's company. a micro-importer of fine wines from small producers in Italy. The Spacchetti family are new suppliers to Don's import business. Don has been on CWC several times before, the last time was this episode in November of 2023, with wines from the Friuli region in northeastern Italy. Don has told his story on the show several times before and again for today's audience. He started his business about 12 years ago. He and his wife Debbie and his son Tony drive around the provinces in Italy to visit small local producers. They are farmers who have been making wine for generations. They choose the best ones to import for distribution to their private wine club members and to some restaurants and wine shops in the local area. The Chigazola Merchants Method Don's favorite way of finding wine is to go to the center of town and ask the men assembled in the square who makes the best wine locally. In this case he found the Spacchetti family in the town of Montefalco, in the Umbria region. They tasted their wines at the Vinitaly show in Verona and now they have their first delivery. But first, they visited the 40-acre vineyard located just outside the old stone walls of Montefalco, to meet the family and walk the vineyard. Today Chigazola Merchants imports wine from 13 different families in 12 regions. Colle Ciocco means "Cho-ko" Hill Colle Ciocco is the name of the Spacchetti family winery. Pronounced “coll-eh CHOE-koe” it means “Ciocco Hill” in Italian. The first wine they taste is a red, a 2022 Colle Ciocco Grechetto, made of 85% Grechetto grapes, plus 15% Viogner in the blend. That blend makes it smoother. Dan has noticed that the wines from this region have improved a lot in the last few decades. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Rodney Strong for info on the 2024 Summer Concert series. Next they taste a classic Umbrian red blend Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 15% Sagrantino. This is a 2019 and is their current release. “It has massive amounts of fruit,” says Dan. It has good structure but it's light. Aged one year in oak and two years in the bottle before it is released. It has the structure of a Pinot Noir but not the flavor. Click the logo to visit Davis Bynum Wines. The Sagrantino is big like a Barolo from Piemonte, but it is only grown in Umbria. The 2018 is the current release and it is till a baby. It is such a tannic varietal that it is not even approachable for the first six years. It can hold up 10 years in the bottle. Finally, the Trebbiano, is a white wine that is delightful and does not remind you of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, the two

Settima e ultima lezione dell'ottavo ciclo di incontri ideati dalla Scuola di formazione “Antonino Caponnetto” e realizzati insieme a Radio Popolare. Il 5 aprile 2024, nella Sala del Grechetto alla biblioteca Sormani di Milano hanno discusso di educazione alla legalità Nando Benigno, è stato insegnante e fondatore del «Coordinamento insegnanti e presidi contro la mafia», all'inizio degli anni ‘80 a Milano; e Nando dalla Chiesa, presidente della Scuola di formazione “Antonino Caponnetto”, presidente onorario di Libera e docente di sociologia della criminalità organizzata all'università Statale di Milano, autore di «La legalità è un sentimento. Manuale controcorrente di educazione civica» (Bompiani, 2023). La lezione è stata introdotta da Giuseppe Teri, vicepresidente della Scuola Caponnetto.

In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around “volcanic wines.” The term makes it sound as if these are wines that are spawned from a volcano, but in reality these are wines that many people believe have special qualities because they grow on volcanic soils. In this show, I define the types of volcanoes before discussing the ecosystems they form. I then talk about the specific regions known to have volcanic wines, but I also point out that these areas have other factors that may create similarities in the wine – proximity to oceans, old vines (unaffected by phylloxera), and high elevations and cooling breezes. These must be considered, despite the fact that many of the volcanic wine groupies say flavor is purely from the soils. Here is the list of wines/places I discuss in the show:ItalyMount Etna, Sicily: Reds (Rosso of the Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio grapes), whites (Bianco, mainly of the Carricante grape)Soave, Veneto: Whites grown on specific hillsides (Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave grapes)CampaniaVesuvius: Whites of Coda di Volpe, Caprettone, Falanghina, Greco. Rosés and reds of Piedirosso, Aglianico, Sciacinoso Irpinia: Taurasi DOCG and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG: Reds of the Aglianico grape. I mention Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino: May or may not be affected by the volcanic soilGreco di Tufo DOCG: White of the Greco grape, the sulfur and compressed volcanic ash (tufo),and volcanic sand and clay, give the wines an acidity, minerality & flintiness that has clear volcanic influence Basilicata: Aglianico del Vulture. Reds of Aglianico Piedmont: Alto Piemonte. Red blends in Gattinara, Boca, BramaterraUmbria/Lazio: Orvieto. Whites of Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano______________Greece: Santorini - White of Assyrtiko. Lemnos -Red of LimnioSpain: The Canary Islands/Las Canarias - Whites of Malvasîa Volcánica, Malvasîa Aromática, Listán Blanco. Reds of Listán NegroPortugal: Açores islands (the Azores). Whites: Arinto, Verdelho, Fernão Pires, Terrantez Hungary: North of Lake Balaton in Somló, whites of the Juhfark grapeTokaji – sweet and dry whites of mainly the Furmint grape US:Oregon's Willamette ValleySome parts of Napa, Lake County in California__________________________________________________________Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today!Wine Access has an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to!  Get 10% your first order with my special URL.  To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes Get the back catalog on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around “volcanic wines.” The term makes it sound as if these are wines that are spawned from a volcano, but in reality these are wines that many people believe have special qualities because they grow on volcanic soils.    In this show, I define the types of volcanoes before discussing the ecosystems they form.Here is the list of wines/places I discuss in the show:   Italy   Mount Etna, Sicily: Reds (Rosso of the Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio grapes), whites (Bianco, mainly of the Carricante grape)   Soave, Veneto: Whites grown on specific hillsides (Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave grapes) Photo: Mount Etna. Source: Pexels   Campania Vesuvius: Whites of Coda di Volpe, Caprettone, Falanghina, Greco. Rosés and reds of Piedirosso, Aglianico, Sciacinoso Irpinia:  Taurasi DOCG and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG: Reds of the Aglianico grape. I mention Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino: May or may not be affected by the volcanic soil Greco di Tufo DOCG: White of the Greco grape, the sulfur and compressed volcanic ash (tufo),and volcanic sand and clay, give the wines an acidity, minerality & flintiness that has clear volcanic influence    Basilicata: Aglianico del Vulture. Reds of Aglianico  Piedmont: Alto Piemonte. Red blends in Gattinara, Boca, Bramaterra Umbria/Lazio: Orvieto. Whites of Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano ______________   Greece: Santorini - White of Assyrtiko. Lemnos -Red of Limnio   Spain: The Canary Islands/Las Canarias - Whites of Malvasîa Volcánica, Malvasîa Aromática, Listán Blanco. Reds of Listán Negro   Portugal: Açores islands (the Azores). Whites: Arinto, Verdelho, Fernão Pires, Terrantez    Hungary:  North of Lake Balaton in Somló, whites of the Juhfark grape Tokaji – sweet and dry whites of mainly the Furmint grape   US: Oregon's Willamette Valley Some parts of Napa, Lake County in California __________________________________________________________ Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

Flavio Caroli"Storia sentimentale dell'arte"Un'educazione alla bellezzaSolferino Libriwww.solferinolibri.itll primo incontro con la magia dell'arte avviene a sei anni, complice il regalo di una scatola di pastelli e l'ingenuo tentativo di un ragazzo di imitare La gazza di Monet circondata dalla neve. Flavio Caroli ripercorre la storia dell'arte attraverso la sua personale biografia, le tappe di studioso e di uomo. A ogni fase della vita corrisponde un dipinto, un artista e una stagione creativa che l'autore ricostruisce e racconta in queste pagine con fascino, erudizione e acutezza.A diciassette anni la visita a Recanati sulle orme di Leopardi lo conduce alla «rivelazione» dell'Annunciazione di Lorenzo Lotto e del suo genio ineffabile; il momento più importante nel primo anno di università coincide con l'inaugurazione della Biennale di Venezia: la pop art sbarca in Europa, è il 1964 e Rauschenberg diventa un nuovo punto di riferimento. Nel 1972 nello studio di un antiquario di Ravenna, assistiamo alla scoperta casuale di una Madonna con bambino firmato da Lucia Anguissola (sorella della più nota Sofonisba) cui seguiranno anni di approfondimenti mentre l'opera scompare misteriosamente. Il percorso è ampio e ricco di capolavori e riflessioni, dalla Lezione di anatomia di Rembrandt alle tele di Pollock, da Rubens a Savoldo, da Grechetto aCézanne, da Caravaggio a Hockney. E l'esito finale prefigura un'ideale, affascinante, educazione sentimentale dello sguardo.Flavio Caroli, storico dell'arte moderna e contemporanea, ha dedicato i suoi studi alla linea introspettiva dell'arte occidentale, con molte pubblicazioni, fra cui: Leonardo. Studi di fisiognomica (1991, 2015), Lorenzo Lotto e la nascita della psicologia moderna (1975, 1980), Sofonisba Anguissola e le sue sorelle (1987), Fede Galizia (1989), Giuseppe Bazzani. L'opera completa (1988), L'anima e il volto (1998), Arte d'Oriente Arte d'Occidente (2006), Il volto di Gesù (2008), Il volto e l'anima della natura (2009), Il volto dell'amore (2011), Il volto dell'Occidente (2012), Anime e volti. L'arte dalla psicologia alla psicoanalisi (2014), Con gli occhi dei maestri (2015), Il museo dei capricci. 200 quadri da rubare (2016), Storia di artisti e di bastardi (2017), L'arte italiana in quindici weekend e mezzo (2018), Elogio della modernità (2019), La grande corsa dell'arte europea (2020) e I sette pilastri dell'arte di oggi (2021).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

We are off on another Italian Wine Adventure, and this time we bring you a wonderful white wine from Umbria called Orvieto. Wait, what's that you say? You've never heard of Orvieto? Well, we need to change that! Orvieto is a white wine made from a blend of grapes - most predominantly Grechettto and Trebbiano Toscano (aka Procanico and Ugni Bianco) - and that blend of grapes can vary quite a bit! As a result, we found the taste of these wines to be quite different from each other - which is a really fun and exciting experience! One of the wines we thought would be good for the Chardonnay lover, while another we found to be much more of a crisp, refreshing summer sipper. Join us as we learn about this Italian classic, and try to uncover the mystery of a very strangely labled cork - hey, is something nefarious afoot?!? Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Ruffino Orvieto Classico, 2022 Bellini Orvieto Classico, and 2021 Roio Orvieto Classico.Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: www.thewinepairpodcast.comFollow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

A Todi, in Umbria, sabato 5 agosto 2023 si accenderanno i riflettori sul mondo del vino con l'evento “I Firmamenti del vino, dell'arte e delle stelle” che proporrà percorsi di degustazione e ascolto tra enologia, arte, natura e astronomia.L'iniziativa, organizzata dal Comune di Todi in collaborazione con la Strada dei Vini del Cantico, si inserisce nell'ambito di Calici di Stelle 2023, manifestazione nazionale organizzata, dal 28 luglio al 20 agosto 2023, dal Movimento del Turismo del Vino Italia e dall'associazione Città del Vino.L'evento “I Firmamenti del vino, dell'arte e delle stelle” vedrà come protagonista la rinomata produzione vinicola del territorio tuderte. Con circa 400 ettari di vigneti, una ventina di aziende viti-vinicole, oltre 1,5 milioni di bottiglie commercializzate, la realtà enoica ed enoturistica del territorio di Todi è infatti tra le più significative dell'Umbria, con diverse tipologie di vini che si fregiano della DOC Todi, nata nel 2010 per valorizzare una tradizione enologica millenaria, tra cui il Todi Bianco, il Todi Rosso, il Grechetto e il Sangiovese, che nascono da uve coltivate su pendii ben esposti al sole e rinfrescati dalla brezza del Tevere.

Diventa un esperto di vino con il podcast di Tannico. Una DOC tipicamente umbra che vede nella porzione di territorio laziale la casa del miglior Grechetto al mondo: il Latour a Civitella di Sergio Mottura. Latour a Civitella non è solo un vino ma un vero e proprio emblema del vitigno Grechetto in Lazio. Scopriamo le caratteristiche di questo vitigno e il percorso che Sergio Mottura ha intrapreso per portare il Grechetto nell'olimpo dei vini italiani. Scopri la più accurata selezione di vini del Lazio e non solo sul sito di Tannico. Al primo acquisto avrai diritto a uno sconto del 10% su tutto il catalogo (*): https://bit.ly/3xyibEa (*) La promozione è valida solo in Italia e per i clienti non ancora iscritti a Tannico. Sono esclusi i vini rari e le Master Experience. Per qualsiasi informazione o chiarimento ci puoi contattare all'indirizzo tfs@tannico.it

Welcome to episode 1303, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie is in Castello della Sala (Part of the Antinori Group) in Umbria continuing her conversation with Massimiliano Pasquini, general manager. Today's episode is part 2 of 2. More about today's winery Castello della Sala is located in Umbria, a short distance from the border with Tuscany, about 18 kilometers from the historic city of Orvieto. The lands of the Castle, an imposing medieval manor house, extend for 600 hectares, of which 200 hectares are planted with vines, halfway between the Paglia river and the summit of Monte Nibbio. The Castello della Sala was built in 1350 for Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera, whose family had arrived in Italy following Charlemagne in the 9th century. From 1300 the members of the family opposed each other for the control of Orvieto, achieved in 1437 by Gentile, nephew of Angelo dei Monaldeschi della Vipera and dictator of the city for about a decade. After Gentile's death in 1466, a serene season was inaugurated at the castle crowned by the peacemaking marriage between Pietro Antonio della Vipera, Gentile's son, and his cousin Giovanna Monaldeschi della Cervara. The 200 hectares of vineyards, cultivated with traditional varieties such as Procanico and Grechetto, but also with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sèmillon, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and a small amount of Traminer and Riesling, are located at an altitude of 220 - 470 meters sea level. That of Castello della Sala is an area highly suited to the production of whites with one exception: Pinot Noir, finds in this terroir the ideal conditions to express itself at its best. The area is characterized by a clayey, calcareous soil, rich in fossil shells, with vineyards well exposed to the sunrise and with excellent temperature ranges. To learn more visit: https://www.antinori.it/it/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To learn more visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to episode 1294, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie is in Castello della Sala (Part of the Antinori Group) in Umbria speaking with Massimiliano Pasquini, general manager. Today's episode is part 1 of 2. More about today's winery Castello della Sala is located in Umbria, a short distance from the border with Tuscany, about 18 kilometers from the historic city of Orvieto. The lands of the Castle, an imposing medieval manor house, extend for 600 hectares, of which 200 hectares are planted with vines, halfway between the Paglia river and the summit of Monte Nibbio. The Castello della Sala was built in 1350 for Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera, whose family had arrived in Italy following Charlemagne in the 9th century. From 1300 the members of the family opposed each other for the control of Orvieto, achieved in 1437 by Gentile, nephew of Angelo dei Monaldeschi della Vipera and dictator of the city for about a decade. After Gentile's death in 1466, a serene season was inaugurated at the castle crowned by the peacemaking marriage between Pietro Antonio della Vipera, Gentile's son, and his cousin Giovanna Monaldeschi della Cervara. The 200 hectares of vineyards, cultivated with traditional varieties such as Procanico and Grechetto, but also with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sèmillon, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and a small amount of Traminer and Riesling, are located at an altitude of 220 - 470 meters sea level. That of Castello della Sala is an area highly suited to the production of whites with one exception: Pinot Noir, finds in this terroir the ideal conditions to express itself at its best. The area is characterized by a clayey, calcareous soil, rich in fossil shells, with vineyards well exposed to the sunrise and with excellent temperature ranges. To learn more visit: https://www.antinori.it/it/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To learn more visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Tucked into the middle of the Italian peninsula is the verdant, hilly land of Umbria. This small province is overshadowed by its neighbor, Tuscany, for many things, but Umbria has history, culture, and wine all its own. In this show, we explore the long history of Umbrian wine, what makes the province unique in its grapes and wine styles, and why Umbrian wine is too often unfairly forgotten in the pantheon of great wines of Italy. We review the three major wine regions of Umbria – Orvieto, Torgiano, and Montefalco – and give many reasons to give these wines a try.  Photo: Umbrian countryside. Getty Images  Here are the show notes: As of January 2023, Umbria has just 2 DOCGs, 13 DOCs, and 6 IGPs, 48% is DOP wine, 42% IGP, 10% table wine. 12,400 ha (30,600 acres) is 7.2 million cases of wine The main grapes of the region are: Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto, Sagrantino   Umbria has had winemaking for more than 3000 years   Climate: Landlocked Umbria has no sea breeze, although its lakes do help moderate the temperatures. The climate varies, but is mostly Mediterranean with cold, rainy winters and dry summers with abundant sunshine to ripen grapes   Photo: Chiesa in Assisi. Getty Images  Land Umbria is 29% Mtns, 71% hills, no plains. Most vineyards are on terraces cut into hillsides. The vineyards have good diurnals, which maintains acidity. Umbria is the only Italian region with no coastline nor a common border with another country. It is partly hilly and mountainous from the Apennines, and partly flat and fertile from the Tiber River Valley and the Umbrian valley around Perugia     Grapes: 53% red/rose, 47% white Sangiovese 20% of plantings, Trebbiano Toscano –12%, Grechetto 11%, Sagrantino 7%   Whites: Grechetto is two distinct grape varieties, Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi Grechetto di Orvieto: is light bodied, high in acidity with apple, pear, citrus, white flower notes Grechetto di Todi is Pignoletto (called that in Emilia Romagna). It is very floral with a soft mouthfeel Trebbiano Spoletino: Only found in Umbria around Spoleto and Montefalco. This wine is like limes, it can range from light to heavy and high in alcohol and can be barrel aged, or made into orange wine – no set identity Reds: Sangiovese and Sagrantino with Colorino, Mammolo, Vernaccia Nera International grapes: Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc for, Umbria Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)   Photo: Sagrantino. Getty Images  Orvieto Producing wine since the Middle Ages when it was a famed sweet wine, today this wine is more of a dry white. Despite a long history, Orvieto was the victim of overproduction in the 1960s and its reputation suffered There are many styles and it is Umbria's biggest appellation – 10%+ of all Umbrian wine production Known for whites made of mostly Trebbiano and Grechetto, DOC Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Other grapes include: Malvasia Bianco, Drupeggio, Verdello, Canaiolo bianco Styles: very simple and boring from Trebbiano or wines that use more Grechetto Red wine and 8 varietal wines sold under Rosso Orvietano DOC—French grapes plust Aleatico, Barbera, Canaiolo, Colorino, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo   Torgiano Wine made in hills around Torgiano, southeast of Perugia where a tributary joins Tiber River Torgiano DOC is 81 ha/200 acres, 40K cases Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling) (Labeled by grape, 85%+ of grape in bottle), Torgiano Bianco – 50-70% Trebbiano Toscano with Grechetto Reds: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese (known for elegance, high-quality Sangiovese). Rosso di Torgiano DOC is made with 50–100% Sangiovese Rosato of Sangiovese min 50% and other approved native grapes Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, can age for decades It must be made with 70–100% Sangiovese with other native grapes. It must age at least three years before release The Lungarotti family is famed in Torgiano growing area   Montefalco and Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino – DOCG 1992 Montefalco is ancient hilltop town and its specialty is Sagrantino – a dry, powerful, complex red grape with herbal notes that is made into the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wine, a famed wine that is aged a minimum of 37 months, 12 in barrel, 4 in bottle minimum With vines on the slopes of the hills, around the ancient town of Montefalco, and in surrounding villages, this area has a continental, that is warm and dry. Montefalco Sagrantino used to be a sweet wine but evolved into the dry version, which is one of the great reds of Italy Notable winerw are: Scaccia Diavoli, Fratelli Pardi and Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino is on only 990 acres/400 ha, producing just 108,000 case (5 year average)   Montefalco DOC Established as a DOC in 1979, and lying on just 524 ha/1294 acres, this DOC Makes: Bianco: Grechetto, Trebbiano (Minimum of Trebbiano Spoletino with other native non aromatic whites). There is a varietal Grechetto as well Rosso: 60-80% Sangiovese, 10–25% Sagrantino with a maximum 30% with other native reds Photo: The wine we drank during the show.   Other DOCs: Assisi, Amelia, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Spoleto, Todi, Collie Martani, Colli del Trasimeno   All are the same combo of grapes Whites: Grechetto and Trebbiano for whites with supporting native and non-native grapes   Reds: Sangiovese with native and French grapes   _______________________________________________________________   I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. For 2023, I will be working with this outstanding company, which is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. 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Vinene i dette afsnit er skænket af Juuls https://www.juuls.dk/ Smagekasse: https://www.juuls.dk/radioteket …………………………………….. Der er debut til tre druer i dette afsnit, hvor vi skal zoome ind på italiensk hvidvin og hvordan det egentlig kan smage. Vi skal til Piemonte, Umbrien og Marche. Hvad har TV-serien Friends med de italienske druer at gøre og og hvilken temperatur skal vinenen gerne serveres ved? Hvad er druernes - Arneis, Grechetto og Verdicchios historie, hvad var vinmagernes problem førhen ift. at vinificere dem og hvor mange druesorter findes der egentlig i Italien? Hvordan står det til med naturvin i Italien og hvad er hyperoxidering - browning of the must? Til slut svares der på spørgsmål om stop af gæroingsprocesser og restsukker i vin. Vi smager på: 1) Cascina Longoria Langhe Arneis 2019https://www.juuls.dk/hvidvin/varekort/cascina-longoria-langhe-arneis 2) Di Filippo Grechetto Umbria No Sulfites Added ØKO 2020https://www.juuls.dk/hvidvin/varekort/di-filippo-grechetto-umbria-no-sulfites-added-oeko 3) Belisario Vigneti Verdicchio ØKOhttps://www.juuls.dk/hvidvin/varekort/belisario-vigneti-verdicchio-oeko-1 ......................... Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan vinde vin og se billeder og andet godt. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin

Gianluca hat in dieser Folge eine ganze Playlist in seinem Kopf und kann sich nicht konzentrieren. Es gibt also wieder viel zu lachen. Diesmal verkosten wir einen Wein aus Umbrien: einen Montefalco Grechetto DOC 2020 vom Weingut Antonelli. Und auch heute: Achtung Werbung... Auch in dieser Folge lernt Etwas über Wein und seine Region, ihr könnt mit uns verkosten oder einfach nur zuhören. Wie es euch am besten gefällt. Wir haben euch für die Folgen 5-10 ein Weinpaket zum Kauf in den Shop gestellt: Die „Degustazione Wein mit Freunden“. Das Paket gibt's zum Vorzugspreis, mit einem Degustations-Leitfaden mit Tipps und Infos zu den Weinen dazu. Ihr könnt aber alle Weine auch einzeln bestellen. Link siehe unten. Mit dem Code WF2022 gibts ein Kellnermesser gratis dazu. Folgt uns auf Instagram · Instagram: www.instagram.com/weinmitfreunden · Instagram: www.instagram.com/winepassionar · Wein-Paket zum Podcast bestellen: https://bit.ly/3Ij3SFo Viel Spaß beim Zuhören und Genießen! Wir freuen uns auf Euer Feedback! Ciao Ragazzi

Don Chigazola Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Don Chigazola runs Chigazola Merchants, which imports specially selected wines from Italy direct to consumers here in California. He and his son spent the month of September in Italy, meeting current producers and looking for new ones. The first wines come from Benedetti & Grigi, one of his suppliers. First, they taste a Grechetto, named Eros, to honor the grape's Greek origins. It's not like a Chard at all, not rich, but rather green and lemony. It's light on the palette and easy to drink. It is popular in Umbria with first courses, soups, salads and seafood. Next they taste a Trebbiano Spoletino. It comes from the Spoleto Valley, where the town of the same name with the famous music festival is located. Trebbiano is a common white wine grape, and the Trebbiano from around there is called Spoletino. This is an autoctonous variety, meaning that it is indigenous and originates from that area. There are two autoctonous varietals from Umbria, Trebbiano and Sagrantino, the red that we will taste later. Dan Berger notices that this wine has aromatics that suggest a bit of both Pinot Grigio and Gewurtztraminer. The spice is subtle and it would go well with fish cooked with fruit. One example is Sole Veronique, which is poached in white grape juice. This wine is very dry, as are all these wines. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the best deals on wine, beer and spirits. The Grechetto retails for $30 and the Spoleto for $34. The Spoleto is a 2019 and the Grechetto is a 2020. They put the Spoleto down for a year, which Dan says gives it a softness on the palette and balances it. The vineyards are at about 400 meters elevation, about 1300 feet. These local produers that work with Chigazola Merchants do not make enough wine to even get distribution in large retail chains. These families have been in local agriculture for generations and recently began making wine. The winemaker, Matteo Bassili is doing great work. Sonia Maspero in Milan, Italy, has reorded this pronunciation guide for the wines that Don Chigazola has brought in today. https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.28/a1j.e4a.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SONIA_Dec_2021_Pronunciation.mp3 Don describes his favorite way to find the best local wine. There are always public spaces in Italian towns where you can ask the locals for advice. Don introduces himself and looks for the consensus local favorite, then he meets the producers and looks for the best ones to import through Chigazola Merchants. Next they have a 2017 blend, a DOC red wine called Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 20% Sagrantino and 10% Merlot. Dan Berger likes it now and says it will be so much more in two or three years. A bottle like this can taste even better the next day. Dan also likes that the alcohol is not so high as to be overpowering. Next they taste a DOCG Sagrantino. The Sagrantino grape is very tannic and requires years of age before it is approachable. The current release is the 2015. It is a really heavyweight wine, but if done well, will be smooth and age for 25 years or more. Dan suggests decanting it for 24 hours before drinking, because the aereation helps a lot. Dan does have some 25 year old Chianti but which has not held up, that is too long for Chianti. Don notes that these vines, growing at about 1300 feet elevation, are pruned to yield only about 2 tons per acre. They will drop a lot of fruit to maintain the character and intensity of the remaining fruit. Dan Berger says that gives it intensity and power without any raisiny or oily richness. Montefalco Sagrantino first came out in the ‘70s as a desert wine, as a passito, made with dried grapes. It wasn't until the ‘90s that the dry Sagrantino became popular. So there aren't a lot of 25 year old Sagrantinos around. Don Chigazola says that Montefalco is beautiful a hilltop town surrounded by vineyards.

Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Don Chigazola runs Chigazola Merchants, which imports specially selected wines from Italy direct to consumers here in California. He and his son spent the month of September in Italy, meeting current producers and looking for new ones. The first wines come from Benedetti & Grigi, one of his suppliers. First, they taste a Grechetto, named Eros, to honor the grape's Greek origins. It's not like a Chard at all, not rich, but rather green and lemony. It's light on the palette and easy to drink. It is popular in Umbria with first courses, soups, salads and seafood. Next they taste a Trebbiano Spoletino. It comes from the Spoleto Valley, where the town of the same name with the famous music festival is located. Trebbiano is a common white wine grape, and the Trebbiano from around there is called Spoletino. This is an autoctonous variety, meaning that it is indigenous and originates from that area. There are two autoctonous varietals from Umbria, Trebbiano and Sagrantino, the red that we will taste later. Dan Berger notices that this wine has aromatics that suggest a bit of both Pinot Grigio and Gewurtztraminer. The spice is subtle and it would go well with fish cooked with fruit. One example is Sole Veronique, which is poached in white grape juice. This wine is very dry, as are all these wines. The Grechetto retails for $30 and the Spoleto for $34. The Spoleto is a 2019 and the Grechetto is a 2020. They put the Spoleto down for a year, which Dan says gives it a softness on the palette and balances it. The vineyards are at about 400 meters elevation, about 1300 feet. These local produers that work with Chigazola Merchants do not make enough wine to even get distribution in large retail chains. These families have been in local agriculture for generations and recently began making wine. The winemaker, Matteo Bassili is doing great work. Sonia Maspero in Milan, Italy, has reorded this pronunciation guide for the wines that Don Chigazola has brought in today. Don describes his favorite way to find the best local wine. There are always public spaces in Italian towns where you can ask the locals for advice. Don introduces himself and looks for the consensus local favorite, then he meets the producers and looks for the best ones to import through Chigazola Merchants. Next they have a 2017 blend, a DOC red wine called Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 20% Sagrantino and 10% Merlot. Dan Berger likes it now and says it will be so much more in two or three years. A bottle like this can taste even better the next day. Dan also likes that the alcohol is not so high as to be overpowering. Next they taste a DOCG Sagrantino. The Sagrantino grape is very tannic and requires years of age before it is approachable. The current release is the 2015. It is a really heavyweight wine, but if done well, will be smooth and age for 25 years or more. Dan suggests decanting it for 24 hours before drinking, because the aereation helps a lot. Dan does have some 25 year old Chianti but which has not held up, that is too long for Chianti. Don notes that these vines, growing at about 1300 feet elevation, are pruned to yield only about 2 tons per acre. They will drop a lot of fruit to maintain the character and intensity of the remaining fruit. Dan Berger says that gives it intensity and power without any raisiny or oily richness. Montefalco Sagrantino first came out in the ‘70s as a desert wine, as a passito, made with dried grapes. It wasn't until the ‘90s that the dry Sagrantino became popular. So there aren't a lot of 25 year old Sagrantinos around. Don Chigazola says that Montefalco is beautiful a hilltop town surrounded by vineyards. Umbria is worth a visit. The largest city that it's near is Perugia, which is not large, compared to say, Rome or Florence. It's about a 2 and a half hour drive north of Rome.

The first 5 acres of the current 35 acres Estate of the Santarelli family at Castel de Paolis were acquired in 1974 by Giulio Santarelli, just to follow his passion for the countryside and grape growing. Until 1985 the grapes of Castel de Paolis were sold to the local cooperative wineries in order to produce the typical local wines like the Frascati Superiore DOC.In 1977 Mr Santarelli started acquiring other small pieces of land neighboring the existing vineyards and little by little the Estate arrived at the current size of 25 acres.
In 1985 from the friendship between Giulio Santarelli, at the time Italian Agriculture Undersecretary of State and Professor Attilio Scienza, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Milan, started the project of research, development and recovery of both ancient local native grape varieties and international grape varieties.The goal was the redevelopment of the Roman Castles enology (a chain of towns just a few miles south of the city of Rome in which Castel de Paolis is located) turning from the canopy vineyards to the row vineyards with a higher density of plants for each acre. By having a higher density of plants, we can achieve a lower grape production, resulting in a higher quality wine, furthermore with a better solar irradiation of the bunches and above all thanks to the extraordinary natural volcanic soil composition of the area that is rich of mineral salt, fundamental for the strength and richness of the wines.Many grape varieties were experimented and planted from 1985 till 1993 like the following varieties: Malvasia Lazio, Bonvino, Grechetto, Cacchione, Bellone, Pecorino, Romanesca, Passerina, Cesanese, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Moscato Giallo, Moscato Rosa.Among the international varieties the following were planted: Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Alicante Bouchet, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon. Castel de Paolis was the first estate of the area to introduce the green harvest for the red grapes, cutting away two months before the harvest, roughly 25% of the bunches so that the remaining bunches can reach a much higher level of ripening and fragrant aromas. No more than 1.5 kilos of grapes are produced for each single plant.With in hand the results of the eight years period of experimentation of all the above mentioned grapes varieties, all the 25 acres of the Estate were replanted between 1988 and 1993 with the new and high quality grape varieties. In 1992 the new winery was built , with all the modern technologies for the vinification process, like the soft press to squeeze the grapes gently once they are brought at the winery in order to obtain an higher quality grape juice, to the refrigerated steel tanks for the controlled temperature fermentation.

La Cantina Poggio Cavallo è situata nel cuore dell’Orvieto Classico, in località Le Velette, adagiata su dolci colline vestite a festa da bellissimi filari di viti, che si affaccia su un panorama da cartolina, impagabile, impreziosito dal profilo di uno dei duomi più belli del mondo. L'azienda nasce 2007 ad opera di Pierfederico Tedeschini e della sua famiglia, che tuttora se ne prendono grande cura e la prima vendemmia risale al 2013. I Tedeschini hanno investito molto in quest’azienda, dotando la cantina di serbatoi in acciaio inox di ultima generazione particolarmente performanti e la sua moderna concezione ha permesso una gestione molto efficiente dei processi produttivi. Oggi l'azienda conta 17 ettari (piantati con una densità a livello di Borgogna!) ed arriva a produrre circa 100.000 bottiglie annue. I vitigni coltivati sono di Grechetto di Orvieto, Trebbiano, Alicante, Montepulciano, ma anche Viognier, Merlot, Malbech, Cabernet Franc e Cabernet Sauvignon; tutte uve scelte in base ad una rigorosa analisi dei terreni disponibili effettuata, all'inizio, grazie anche alla consulenza esperta dell’enologo Stefano Chioccioli. L’azienda è sita su un terreno estremamente vocato, ricco di colate di lava, argilla, basalto, tufo, tutti componenti presenti in un territorio di origine antichissime originatosi, nel Pleistocene, da quello che è stato il complesso vulcanico dei Monti Vulsini. La grande eterogeneità dei terreni, unita alla variabilità del clima, di tipo mediterraneo e che apporta forti escursioni termiche, donano ai vini grande complessità, oltre che delle caratteristiche differenti in base al posizionamento delle vigne sui differenti suoli. In cantina le vinificazioni vengono effettuate, nei grandi serbatoi di acciaio inox, a temperatura controllata. La cantina viene completata da una bella una bottaia composta da barriques di rovere Francese e Americano, dove vengono affinati il Cabernet Franc ed il Malbec. Per filosofia aziendale si affinano inoltre in bottiglia, mediamente per un anno, tutti i vini, anche quelli considerati come ‘base’. Come nota di merito ulteriore, la cantina risulta l’unica ad impatto ambientale zero in Umbria, insieme a quella disegnata da Giò Pomodoro nel perugino: è stata costruita sottoterra, incuneata all’interno di una piccola collinetta, che è stata poi sigillata per renderla invisibile. Durante i lavori, si è inoltre scoperto che la cantina sorge su delle antiche tombe risalenti all’epoca etrusca di grande valore storico artistico, che il proprietario ha sapientemente preservato e valorizzato, lasciando i vecchi cunicoli funerari intatti e rendendoli visitabili.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 337: Joy Livingston narrates more Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. Narrator Joy invites us on a tour of Central Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, and Abruzzo. Her weekly wines to try this round include Pecorino, Verdicchio, and the quaffable Grechetto. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

I “bianchi gialli” di Orvieto e lo strano caso dell'Almonte di Frontignano: tanti spunti interessanti nel viaggio di Mario Soldati in Umbria, ma anche diverse lacune – almeno se osservate con gli occhi di oggi.Ecco allora una ricognizione sui territori e i vini più importanti rimasti fuori dal capitolo di Vino al Vino e, in prima battuta, dalla prima puntata della seconda stagione del nostro podcast, quella dedicata – per l'appunto – a Umbria e Lazio [S2 E1].Le diverse aree del Grechetto (partendo da Todi), le memorabili riserve di Torgiano, il Gamay del Trasimeno e soprattutto Montefalco, il grande assente dell'itinerario soldatiano, che oggi si scopre sempre più distretto multi-cromatico: non solo Sagrantino, ma anche Rosso ad alta fruibilità gastronomica, Trebbiano Spoletino, Passiti originali e tanto altro.Pionieri, interpreti, cantine, bottiglie: una vera e propria bonus track che completa l'esplorazione di Vino al Vino 50 Anni Dopo nella regione più centrale d'Italia.Buon divertimento!TIPICAMENTE PRESENTAVino al vino 50 anni dopoUn podcast di Paolo De Cristofaro e Antonio Boco S2 Extra 01Montefalco e l'Umbria trascurata da Soldatiwww.tipicamente.itCREDITIBRANI MUSICALIJamendo Licensing Unlimited catalog subscription for Spreaker - Tipicamente Podcast Motivational Pop Rock – Sergey SopkoInspirational Corporate - ClericRock Trailer – Audio Earth

La quinta tappa alla scoperta dei vini dell' Umbria!Insieme scopriremo le zone vitivinicole, i vitigni e le eccellenze gastronomiche da abbinare ai vini locali.Sagrantino, Gamey del lago Trasimeno, Orvieto DOC sono alcune delle eccellenze di cui vi parlerò... Curiosi?

In questa puntata dedicata alla cucina Umbra, Pierluigi Pardo e Davide Oldani giocano in casa con due pilastri di Radio 24. Con noi Simone Spetia from Bevagna e Gianluca Nicoletti from Perugia! Viaggio nella pancia vera dell'Umbria, con qualche divagazione leggermente splatter sulle testine d'agnello... Dalla torta al testo, alla coppa di testa di Spetia e Nicoletti, passiamo ad un'altra eccellenza umbra, il tartufo nero! Alla ricerca e alla scoperta di questo prodotto del bosco insieme a Fabrizio Ascani, Direttore commerciale di “Urbani tartufi”. Restiamo sul territorio anche nel nostro Spazio news con una storia di imprenditoria che viene da Nucera Umbra: Pierluigi Pizzone e sua moglie Myriam Giovannini si sono reinventati "Sommelier dei confetti", per una nuova ed originale esperienza di desgustazione! A proposito di degustazione, assaggiamo un po' di Grechetto con Luca Baccarelli, Presidente Associazione Todi terra di vini e titolare di Cantine Roccafiore. Piccola digressione romana con Federico De Cesare Viola, giornalista gastronomico, Brand Ambassador e Direttore Editoriale di “Food and Wine Italia”, autore de “I Cento Roma”. Non può mancare l'appuntamento con gli SOS Oldani con i consigli dello chef agli ascoltatori. Il menù umbro dello chef: Patata con salsa al tartufo neroFarro mantecato con cavolo nero e cachiFiletto di trota, zucca e tartufo nero pregiatoMeringhe di pinoli e sale

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Roberto Di Filippo, owner of the Di Filippo Winery in Umbria. The Di Filippo winery is an organic and biodynamic estate producing Montefalco Rosso, Sagrantino, Grechetto, and other traditional wines from the region. Roberto explains his strategies for biodynamic vine growing—the use of draft horses and geese in the vineyard—and his ‘think global, act local’ philosophy. Roberto also tells Monty about the economics of biodynamic viticulture and his trip to the Hamish communities in the United States to learn how to build more efficient horse-working tools. Tune in to discover also how his Grechetto with no added sulphites is made!

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Mario Napolini of the Napolini Winery in Umbria. Monty and Mario talk about Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino grapes grown in the estate and the winery’s foreign markets. Mario explains also his vine cultivation system and the process of cryomaceration for Sagrantino, that he uses to soften the grape’s tannins. Tune in to discover also some wine and food pairings for Sagrantino- and Grechetto-based wines!

Umbria, located in central Italy, is a wine region that is primarily known for its crispy, dry white wines made from Grechetto and the deep-colored, antioxidant- rich red wines made from Sagrantino. It is the only Italian wine region without a coastline or an international border. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bevcast/ ► Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=233919&refid=stpr

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Giusy Moretti at the Moretti Omero Winery in Umbria. Giusy and Monty discuss the winery’s production of Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino and the winery’s organic viticulture. Giusy also tries to teach Monty how to make handmade pasta following her grandmother’s Quinta’s recipe! Tune in for another journey at the heart of Umbria’s wine and food traditions!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Lamberto Spacchetti, owner of Colle Ciocco winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Before starting his wine business in Montefalco, Lamberto spent 40 years in the navy as a Commander. His experience taught him a great deal also on the weather and particularly on winds and their impact on grape growing. Monty and Lamberto also talk about pairing Sagrantino with local dishes such as wild boar, truffles, and T-bone steak and Sagrantino Passito with cheese. He also Lamberto also talks about one of Colle Ciocco whites, the Clarignano Umbria Bianco IGT, a blend of Grechetto and Viognier. Tune in for another gourmet stop in the wine heart of Umbria!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Devis Romanelli, owner and winemaker at the Romanelli winery in Umbria. Romanelli produces wine but also olive oil. Monty and Devis talk about harvesting Sagrantino grapes, the winery’s production of Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino and their cru wines. Tune in for a deep dive into Sagrantino terroir and viticulture in Umbria!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Sara Goretti, whose family wineries Vini Goretti are located in Umbria. Sara’s wineries produce Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Toscano wines. Monty and Sara talk about the international markets for Sagrantino. Sara talks abut unusual wine and food pairings, matching Sagrantino with Korean spicy soup, Japanese fish tartare or grilled salmon. Sara also talks about traditional Umbrian dishes such as the Torta al Testo or the Umbricelli pasta. Sara also presents one of their reds, l’Arringatore (a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Ciliegiolo), that will make you talk a lot after drinking it! Tune in also to learn more about Nonna Marcella Goretti’s cooking classes and the wine therapy sessions offered at the Goretti winery!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Filippo Antonelli at the Antonelli San Marco Winery in Umbria. Filippo tells Monty a little bit about the history of the estate and the area, from the Longobards to the Papal State. Antonelli San Marco Winery is also certified organic and produces Sagrantino-based Montefalco Rosso, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Filippo talks about the Trebbiano Spoletino Renaissance and his most recent endeavours in the production of cold cuts from pigs that he keeps in the estate.

In this episode Monty meets Angelo Fongoli of the Fongoli Winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Angelo and Monty talk about native grapes such as Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Angelo and Monty engage in a fascinating discussion on biodynamic viticulture and chaotic vineyards!

Hello! Things get silly in the studio when Jacob Haren (Insta: @jacobdharen) joins in to talk about Book of Mormon! We taste the 2016 Grechetto from Chiorri which has notes of tropical fruit, nuts and herbs! Plus, get ready to play some Musical Theatre Math! Don’t forget to join in our REVIEW CHALLENGE! For each review we’ll pair with a dollar towards fire relief in the Napa Wine area PLUS we’ll pair a wine with your username! So gets those reviews in on both Apple Podcasts and Stitcher!

This week we are honored to have as our guest Jacopo Cossater, wine writer for the biggest wine blog in Italy, Intravino, on the show to discuss the Italian wine region he calls home: Umbria.  Umbria is the 4th smallest wine producing region of Italy, but its wines are exquisite and unlike anything else you'll ever have. Here are the show notes: 1. First we discuss where Umbria is and what it is: Only Italian region without coastline nor international border –  Lush, rolling hills, hilltop villages Between Tuscany, Marche, and Lazio Whites and reds are important here and quality on the rise  2. We talk about the wines:    Orvieto  In southern Umbria, 80 miles north of Rome Volcanic and tufa soils Common Grapes: Trebbiano Tocscano (Ugni Blanc) Grechetto: Finer wine, good for structure Malvasia: Floral, effusive aromatics Orvieto DOC: Can be lesser quality, better to seek out Orvieto Classico DOC Lago di Corbara DOC   Torgiano Located south of Perugia Common Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo (sometimes bottled as a varietal here) Rosso di Torgiano DOC: Sangiovese, Canaiolo Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: The first wine to gain DOC (and later DOCG) status in Umbria: 50–70% Sangiovese, 15–30% Canaiolo, up to 15% other grapes like Ciliegiolo or Montepulciano. Recommended Producers: Cantine Lungarotti.  Torgiano is home to Italy’s most important wine museum, Museo del Vino   Montefalco (Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco) 30 miles southeast of Perugia. Set up well for tourism and visiting Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG:  ageworthy red wines Required to be at least 95% Sagrantino, the wines must be aged for 30 months; at least 12 of those months in oak barrels Tannic, big wine. Used to be used for sacramental purposes Responsible for the revolution in Umbrian reds Pricey, but one worth holding Rosso di Montefalco: Sangiovese based red with a touch of Sagrantino 60–70% Sangiovese, 10–15% Sagrantino and 15–30% other grapes, often Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Structure, fullness in wine, with lots of flavor Jacopo's Producer Hit List: Montefalco Sagrantino (wine): Adanti, Arnaldo Caprai, Antonelli, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria Colleallodole, Scacciadiavoli, Di Filippo, Fratelli Pardi, Romanelli, Tenuta Bellafonte, Raína   Orvieto Classico (wine): Palazzone, Barberani, Decugnano dei Barbi, Castello di Corbara   Orvieto (area): Castello della Sala (Antinori), Falesco   Torgiano Rosso Riserva (wine): Lungarotti, Terre Margaritelli   Perugia (area): Conestabile della Staffa, Marco Merli, La Spina, Cantina Margò, Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, Cantina Cenci   Ciliegiolo di Narni (wine): Leonardo Bussoletti   Trebbiano Spoletino (wine): Collecapretta   Grechetto di Todi (wine): Peppucci, Roccafiore   Terni (area): La Palazzola   And thanks to our sponsors who make the podcast possible: The Great Courses Plus:  This week watch "Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience", specifically the lecture "Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter" to learn about the effects of red wineon the brain! For a free month of unlimited Great Courses Plus lectures go to: www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   HelloFresh: A meal kit delivery service that shops, plans and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat and enjoy! Delivered right to your door, with a variety of chef-curated recipes that change weekly, this is a new way to eat and cook! We love it!  For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter WINE30. You won't regret it! 

Un vino magico, frutto di condizioni climatiche e ambientali assolutamente uniche e che nasce a Orvieto - in Umbria - sulle colline che dominano il lago di Corbara. Alla magia si aggiungono l'essenziale e prezioso contributo della muffa nobile - la celebre Botrytis Cinerea - e la dedizione per la qualità: così nasce l'Orvieto Classico Superiore Calcaia 2012 di Barberani, una sinfonia di profumi suadenti e un carattere affascinante. Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e migliore vino dell'estate 2015.

A magic wine, fruit of absolutely unique climatic and environmental conditions and made in Orvieto - in Umbria - in the hills dominating Corbara lake. To the magic take part the essential and precious contribution of noble rot - the famous Botrytis Cinerea - and the commitment for quality: this is how Barberani's Orvieto Classico Superiore Calcaia 2012 is made, a symphony of charming aromas and an enchanting personality. DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and best wine of summer 2015.

Giusto Occhipinti is one of the founding partners of the COS winery in Sicily, Italy. Martha Stoumen joins to translate for Giusto.

This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by winemaker Niccolo Barberani. The Barberani family collect and process their grapes grown alongside the Corbara Lake from more than fifty years. Since 1961,Vittorio Barberani cultivated the vine and obtained a very good wine for his bars in the district of Orvieto. He produced primarily Orvieto Classico, the highest local expression of the Trebbiano Procanico and Grechetto grapes. Vittorio, who founded the Wine House with a clear idea of producing very drinkable wines, began immediately to distribute its wines to nearby restaurants. In the 70s, Luigi and Giovanna Barberani started running the business, focusing on excellence and boutique wines and adding a touch of modernity and internationalization to their production that is constantly evolving. Nowadays Niccolo’ and Bernardo are giving a concrete and dynamic contribution to the estate, with that passion and love inherited from their parents. “Biodiversity in the vineyard is very important. If you do that – you don’t need […] to use chemicals. Keeping your ecosystem lively is really [the advice] my grandfather left to me.” [12:00] –Niccolo Barberani on In the Drink

One of the best ways to sharpen your palate and to learn and experience new wines is to attend a wine  tasting.  Having numerous producers at the same venue gives one the opportunity to economically contrast and compare regions and wines.  That said here are a few suggestions  you may want to follow to help yourself and others more fully enjoy the experience of a large format wine tasting.    Tips to Drink Like a ProGet a good rest the night before.  You'll want to be at your sharpestStay hydrated and  drink lots of water before during and after the tastingWear dark clothes.  You might not spill red wine but others mayOnce you have received your sample pour be mindful of others that may be behind you waiting to be served.  Questions are good, but if you have an inordinate amount of them to ask, simply make room for others as you converse.Taste and spit.. very few people look cool spitting, but you'll remember more.Have a good meal shortly before the tasting.  Consuming alcohol on an empty stomach is not a good idea.Have a game plan of producers you want to visit before you arrive and stick to your plan.  If you finish your list and you still have time you can wander around at that point.Respect others and don't wear perfumes or colognes.Tre Bicchieri San Francisco is an annual best of Italian wine events that we try to attend every year.   Slow Wine San Francisco also showcased only Italian wine and presented a challenge. This year's Slow Wine tasting was held at the Terra Gallery on Harrison Street at the base of the Bay Bridge.  It was a great setting and location.  The above referenced challenge relates to the fact that we were unable to get a list of the wines that would be poured beforehand.  We received  the list of producers when we arrived and trying to put together a plan for tasting at the last minute  proved time consuming and confusing.  We usually put together a firm list of producers' wines we intend to try before we arrive so that we can use our time wisely.  For tastings of this size (there were over fifty-five producers) failing to plan is the same as planning to fail.  We arrived on time after a satisfying lunch at Henry's Hunan Restaurant in the Financial district.  The smoked ham with green beans and the Kung Pao chicken really hit the spot.   The Slow Wine event wines are judged using a standard of which we were unfamiliar.  No one hundred point scale here.  The standards of quality for Slow Wine are keyed to a different criterion.  Their snail symbol is awarded to a winery that they particularly like for the way it interprets Slow Food Values ( sensory perceptions, territory, environment, identity) and offers good value for the money.  The bottle symbol is awarded to wineries whose bottles presented excellent average quality at their tastings. Finally, the coin symbol is awarded to wineries whose bottles are a  good value for the money.     We typically arrive early for events, so as to get a good jump on tasting before the event becomes crowded.  We were not the only ones that followed this strategy, for there was already a short line when we arrived.  Within the first hour of the tasting the place was packed, reminiscent of ZAP tastings from years gone by.  As a result we were not able to taste as many wines as we would normally.  We always try the white and sparkling wines first and follow those with the red wines.  As a result, we did not taste many reds, as the event was too crowded to navigate from table to table without lots of effort.  The wines we did get the opportunity to taste, as a group, were very good to excellent.  There was a good representation of wines from up and down the Italian peninsula, although  there weren't any wines from Aosta  or Liguria. This is understandable as these regions produce so little wine anyway.  It was surprising not to see any wines from Lombardy, especially since their signature sparkling wine Franciacorta has been receiving more recognition lately.  Wines from the southern regions of Calabria, Campania, Molise and Sardinia were not represented this year.  Several of the Cantine  at Slow Wine were currently seeking a distributor, so some of the wines we recommend may be challenging to find in the states.   Many of the producers were quick to tell of their embrace of organic cultivation methods, which they believed would preserve the health of their soils.  It became clear as we worked the room that most of the wines were made by small biodynamic and organic producers.   Listed below in two categories and in alphabetical order are our recommendations and approximate prices for the wines. Outstanding:Aquila del Torre 2012 Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano Aquila del Torre 2011 Riesling  Castelfeder 2009 Alto Adige Chardonnay Burgum Novum Riserva         Castelfeder 2012 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 15 Castelfeder 2010 Alto Adige Pinot Nero Burgum Novum Riserva Canus 2012 Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon  Corte Sant' Alda 2009 Amarone Della Valpolicella  Fattoria di Felsina 2010 Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva G. D. 2010 Barbera d' Alba Superiore   G. D. 2009 Barolo Bricco Delle VioleG. D. Vajra 2010 Langhe Freisa KyeL' Armangia 2010 Barbera d' Asti Superiore Nizza Titon        L' Armangia 2013 Moscato d' Asti Canelli  Leonildo Pieropan 2011 Soave Classico La Rocca Leonildo Pieropan 2011 Soave Classico Calvarino  Mossio Fratelli 2012 Dolcetto d' Alba Bricco Caramelli Pian delle Querci 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Tabarrini 2011 Adarmando Tabarrini 2009 Montefalco Sagrantino Colle GrimaldescoTenuta Terraviva 2012 Pecorino EKWO       Trappolini 2012 Grechetto   Very GoodBadia a Coltibuono 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva                     Cascina La Ghersa 2011 Colli Tortonesi Timorasso TimianCorte Sant' Alda 2009 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Campi  Fattoria di Felsina 2010 Fontalloro  Lusenti 2012 Colli Piacentini Malvasia FrizzanteMarotti Campi 2012 Lacrima di Morro d' Alba Rubico Pian dell Querci 2011 Rosso di Montalciano   Tenuta Terraviva 2011 Trebbiano d' Abruzzo Mario's 39 Velenosi 2012 Falerio Pecorino Villa Angela seeking representationseeking representation$32$16$50seeking representation        $65$40$35$75$40$!9N/A$29$23N/A$44$25$50$21N/A  $30N/AN/A$50N/A$16N/AN/A$15                                                                                    

Sinibaldo Scorza, pittore del Seicento genovese nato a Voltaggio nell'entroterra, fu un artista molto particolare: formatosi infatti sulla pittura fiamminga che circolava nella Genova di inizio Seicento (soprattutto quella di Frans Snyders), si interessò alla rappresentazione della natura nei dipinti e iniziò una felice e fortunata produzione di opere d'arte che avevano per protagonisti gli animali. Sinibaldo Scorza (che fu anche un eccellente paesaggista) quindi fu uno dei primi artisti a diffondere in Italia le opere con gli animali come soggetti principali, che spesso non erano gli unici protagonisti ma erano inclusi in opere con storie e miti dove gli animali ricoprivano un ruolo fondamentale. La sua lezione poi si diffuse e fu ripresa, tra gli altri, da Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione detto il Grechetto. Vediamo con Ilaria e Federico quali sono le sue opere più interessanti!

Sinibaldo Scorza, pittore del Seicento genovese nato a Voltaggio nell'entroterra, fu un artista molto particolare: formatosi infatti sulla pittura fiamminga che circolava nella Genova di inizio Seicento (soprattutto quella di Frans Snyders), si interessò alla rappresentazione della natura nei dipinti e iniziò una felice e fortunata produzione di opere d'arte che avevano per protagonisti gli animali. Sinibaldo Scorza (che fu anche un eccellente paesaggista) quindi fu uno dei primi artisti a diffondere in Italia le opere con gli animali come soggetti principali, che spesso non erano gli unici protagonisti ma erano inclusi in opere con storie e miti dove gli animali ricoprivano un ruolo fondamentale. La sua lezione poi si diffuse e fu ripresa, tra gli altri, da Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione detto il Grechetto. Vediamo con Ilaria e Federico quali sono le sue opere più interessanti!