Podcasts about super tuscan

In this episode, we are talking to Harry Crowther, founder of Tiny Wine, to explore how technology, sustainability, and storytelling are reshaping the wine world. In this episode, we unpack how Tiny Wine is using innovative tech from Coravin Vinitas to bring iconic bottles to curious palates in small, perfectly preserved 100ml tubes. We'll talk Super Tuscans, Bordeaux, and about Harry's time in the Douro, fermenting separately the big five black grape varieties. So get ready to learn the difference between Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cão, and how each contributes to the blend. You'll also hear some of Harry's stories working with Jean-Claude Berrouet, the long-time winemaker and technical director at Pétrus. So whether you're a seasoned collector or just wine-curious, there's plenty of name-dropping in this episode—and a few bottles you'll definitely want to track down. Episode Guide (Chapters)   6:08 – Launching Tiny Wine in partnership with Coravin and their Vinitas technology. 8:16 – How the Vinatas works: ‘The smallest bottling line in the world'. 9:02 – 100ml wine tubes as samples of the on-trade. 10.50 – How last do these Tiny Wine tubes last? Testing through a triangulated tasting with wine professionals. 17:09 – Harry's Perspective on Fine Wine 18.56 - The criteria for wines chosen for Tiny Wine's Tasting Boxes 21.01 - The Prize draw with a Magnum of Petrus 22.07 - Wine to try from the Super Tuscan Select box: Monte Antico 2020 23.10 - Wine to try from the Super Tuscan Explorer box: Coste del Vivo Rosso No.1 MV 22.07 - Wine to try from the Super Tuscan Select box: Monte Antico 2020 23.36: - San Polino Brunello di Montelcino 24:01 – Wine to try from the Super Tuscan Somm box includie Sassicaia, Tignanello and Caiarosso Toscana IGT 24.55 - Tignanello: The wine that created Super Tuscan Wine 26:30 – What is a Super Tuscan? (You can listen to dedicated Episode 169: Everything you need to know about Super Tuscans) 28.15: Merlot planted in Chianti Vs The famous wine made from Merlot: Masseto 30.50: Discussing Rocca di Frassinello amazing wine cellar and their Merlot wine: Baffonero 33:30 – Reflection on Portugal and influences from the Douro. 34:23 – A run down on what each of the 5 main black grapes of Douro offer to the blend 39:16 – Working with legendary winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet at Quinta da Boavista 41:27 – Blending trials in the winery of Ventisquero Wine Estates 45:03 – The rarest bottle in Harry's Cellar: Familia Silva Branco 500l barrel of Tawny circa mid 1800s 46:37 – Best Value wine: South Africa 47.51 -  Upcoming wine region: Attica, Greece 48:20 – What's coming next for Tiny Wine. 49.39 - Most memorable wine experience: A winemaking stint on Waiheke Island, New Zealand 50.39 - Winemaker shoutout: Kardenakhi 7 for their Fortified Rkatsiteli  52:39 – Prize draws for fine wines in large formats   To connect with Harry: Linked In and Tiny Wine Website  

This week I'm breaking down what exactly makes a wine a "Super Tuscan", the rebellious history behind it, and why you want to explore this category of wines. You'll learn about the specific grapes used in the Super Tuscan blends and what makes them so special for wine lovers. We'll share some of our favorite Super Tuscans from Italy and explore what makes them so unique and how those wines led me to make my own Super Tuscan Inspired Blend in California. Plus, I'm super excited to introduce my mom, who's giving her first-ever wine review on the podcast!Links and Resources:My favorite splurge Super Tuscans from Italy:Find Antinori Tignanello HereFind Ornellia HereFind Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia HereA great Value Priced Super Tuscan- La Volte- under $40!Nikki's Links:Follow me on Instagram to get the scoop on upcoming episodes My Super Tuscan Inspired Blend, Sollevato "Fortunato" is available to be shipped to most US States. (Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off.) It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread!Enjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors:You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!Check out Sena Sea's website to get your hands on some beautiful wild-caught Alaskan fish shipped right to your door! Use code sipandsea for 10% off your order and sign up for their email list (great recipes!) and be entered to win a monthly $50 gift card drawing.If you'd like to be an ANGEL and Support the Podcast, you buy me a glass of wine and get a shout-out on a future episode!Questions? Comments? Guest requests? nikki@sipwithnikki.com

In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we return to the heart of Tuscany to meet Leonardo Bellaccini, the legendary oenologist of San Felice. With over 40 years at the estate, Bellaccini shares how tradition and innovation work hand in hand to shape some of Italy's most iconic wines. We explore the story behind Vigorello, the first Super Tuscan from Chianti Classico, and the revival of Pugnitello, a once-forgotten grape now central to San Felice's identity. Bellaccini also opens up about the estate's commitment to sustainability, including regenerative viticulture and adapting to climate change without irrigation. This conversation goes beyond winemaking—it's about preserving culture, respecting the land, and understanding wine as more than just a drink. As Bellaccini says, “Wine makes your soul richer.” Whether you're a Tuscan wine lover or simply curious about what makes great wine possible, this episode is a thoughtful and inspiring listen.   For more information about our Podcast, visit us on the web:  https://readbetweenthewinespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines   

Nel cuore della Toscana, tra le colline pisane, a pochi passi  dal Tirreno e da quel lembo di terra noto come Costa degli Etruschi, eletto a dimora da antiche popolazioni che qui scelsero di stabilirsi e dedicarsi alla coltivazione della vite, sorge Caiarossa, azienda agricola incastonata tra uliveti e fitte distese di macchia mediterranea. 

What makes Sangiovese a difficult wine to grow and make? Why should you pay attention to the white wines of Tuscany? What do you need to know about Tuscany's Vin Santo? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Susan Keevil You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Tales from the Heart of Italy. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What are some common mistakes people make when comparing Tuscan wines to those from other regions? What are Super Tuscans and how did they come to be? Why did these rebel wines capture the imagination of the world in the 70s and 80s? What's the new Super Tuscan counter culture about? Why did Brunello di Montalcino achieve icon status? What makes Sangiovese difficult to grow and why doesn't it tend to thrive in North America? What motivated Susan to include sections on Tuscan white wines and Vin Santo in the book? How is Vin Santo made and why is there so much variety? What makes Tuscan olive oil so special? How can you best pair Tuscan wines with food? Why would Susan love to be able to share a bottle of wine with Queen Elizabeth II?   Key Takeaways Susan notes that Sangiovese is like Pinot Noir in that it likes certain terroir, particular soils, the winds of Tuscany, and it is quite a sensitive grape. You can't overproduce it. It responds differently to different sites and it's not good in every vintage. It has so many parallels with Pinot Noir. They don't taste the same, but they behave the same. Susan likes an underdog story like the white wines of Tuscany, because they're only like 10% of the wines produced, though she believes that the Trebbiano grape is like the evil twin. In the book, Emily O'Hare writes about grapes like Vernaccia, Vermentino and Ansonica that are producing some great wines so we should watch out for them. There's another lovely story about wines of the small island called Giglio. It was raided by the pirate Barbarossa, and he sent all the inhabitants away to be slaves in Constantinople. But he brought back people from a village in Greece, and they bought the grape called Ansonica with them and so those vines are still on the island today. Susan thinks white wines are going to be more important for Tuscany. If you're going to find a comparison, Susan says that Tokaji is a really good one, because it has that bracing acidity that the Italians love as well. But also, you can't generalize with it. It's a 3,000 year-old-wine, and every farm makes a different version. In the past, they used to collect these grapes because they couldn't handle all the olives and all the grapes all at once. So they would leave some of the grapes in the drying lofts, up in the roofs. They would dry, and concentrate, and the sugars would get sweeter. When everything settled in November or March or February, they would make a wine from these beautiful sweet grapes. And they all have their own natural yeast from the air. And they would seed that yeast into the wine, ferment, and then they would lock it up in its barrel and leave it for seven to eight years. It would shrink, it would ferment. It would stop fermenting. And then at the end of that time, they would open the barrel very carefully, and it was something magnificent, but very, very different. Each producer would have their own.   About Susan Keevil Susan Keevil is the Editorial Director of Académie du Vin Library, where she has played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing this esteemed wine publishing house. A former editor of Decanter magazine, she has dedicated her career to the world of wine, from editorial leadership to in-depth exploration of the industry.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/329.

This is the weekly columnBlending is essential to making some of the world's most iconic wines. We explored the several ways to blend last week. This week, specific wines created by blending.• Champagne can be a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier. It often is a blend of different vintages. Champagne houses aim to produce a distinctive, consistent product year after year, and blending grapes and vintages is how they do it. Most of the time. In exceptional years they may make a single vintage Champagne, and houses also can produce a single variety Champagne.• Bordeaux, the world's largest fine wine region, almost always produces blended wines. Key varieties are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot for red wines. Bordeaux also produces blended white wines—Bordeaux blancs—using sauvignon blanc, sémillon, and muscadelle.• Chianti usually qualifies as a sangiovese varietal, but in lowest classification up to 20% may be white grapes malvasia and trebbiano.• Super Tuscans are sangiovese-based wines from the Chianti region but must be called something else because less than 90% of the wine is sangiovese. Super Tuscans are blends of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, and others, often with a significant oak influence and high alcohol. Italian rules once required them to be labeled vino da tavola “table wine”—indicating the lowest quality. Wine makers rebelled, coined Super Tuscan, and in 1992, Italian authorities relented and recognized the blend's name.• GSM wines—a blend of grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre that also can contain splashes of 19 other grape varieties—is a distinctive Côtes du Rhône blend that spread worldwide. Notable GSM regions include Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol, and Languedoc in France. Now also in Australia and California.• Rioja is Spanish blend with tempranillo leading the way, supported by mazuelo, graciano, and sometimes garnacha.• Porto (port wine) is a Portuguese fortified wine that allows more than 80 varieties in the blend. Touriga nacional, touriga franca, and tinta roriz (aka tempranillo) are the leading grapes.• USA, where anything goes. Unlike the Old World, New World makers seldom have any legal restrictions on what they make. Blends can consist of whatever grapes a winemaker pleases. Makers can follow Old Word formulas, but they also throw in zinfandel and other varieties. A goodly number of California makers use field blends and could not tell you exactly what grape varieties are in their wine.Last roundCowboy giving instructions on how to get to a West Texas ranch: “Go out yonder, take a left, and you are almost there. Be sure to close each gate after you pass through.” Wine time.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite: Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook: facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensLong form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Fansler makes the call to Pat LaRocca and Nick Marizliano assembling the DORE (Department of Restaurant Efficiency). On the plate: From Pismo’s Coastal Grill we get a Cioppino along with Panettone from Five Restaurant. The meal is paired with some Super Tuscan wines from Sam's Deli. Special Shout out to Yolked Kitchen in Clovis. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- The Restaurateurs | Website | Email | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tenuta di Trinoro was born out of Andrea Franchetti's vision in a remote yet absolutely dreamy corner of Tuscany. His son, Benjamin, carries his father's flame into the future nowadays. Listen to what he has to say.Guest: Benajmin Franchetti / Tenuta di TrinoroContact me: info@winghosts.com

As the 26th generation family member to run Marchesi Antinori, Alessia Antinori, VP and Winemaker, knows the benefits of being a family-owned business, particularly around transmitting family values from generation to generation. These insights and values are shared as members of an elite group of family-owned wineries, the Primum Familae Vini. Alessia digs into the structure of the PFV, its purpose, and its activities to promote family businesses globally. Detailed Show Notes: Antinori Family - started in wine in 1385 as wine merchants in Florence and became a producer in the Chianti Classico regionAlessia is part of the 26th generation, the 27th generation also in the companyFather was part of the important 25th generation - in the 60s/70s changed towards a quality mindset vs. quantity focus for most of Italy, e.g., launched Tignanello (1st Super Tuscan)“Blending tradition and innovation”Family members are not obliged to join the company but grow up around the wineryPrimum Familiae Vini (“PFV”)Founded in 1993 by Joseph Drouhin and Miguel Torres wineriesCurrent members include Vega Sicilia, Pol Roger, Chateau Mouton12 members, family-owned, old world (the exception was Opus One w/ Mondavis and Mouton Rothschild)When a family sells, a new winery is invited, often from a missing region (e.g., Jaboulet replaced by Beaucastel to keep a Rhone producer), look for high quality, shared values, and families get along (including children)Exchange one case of wine with each other every ChristmasFamily businesses are important to: Transmit values from generation to generation (e.g., for Antinori - passion, integrity, obsession for quality)Can make decisions for future generations (long-term mindset)Two committees in the PFV - marketing & technicalMeet 3-4x / year virtually or in personMeet at least 2x/year (1 annual meeting - 2024 in Oregon hosted by Drouhins)Annual MeetingUp to 100 people, several generations per familyBusiness meetings, lunches, dinnersEach year, a different family hosts an event and then becomes President of PFV for the following yearTopics - technical (Torres often has good topics), issues in family businesses, sales, legal issues, future PFV planningMostly, internal PFV presentersPromotion/marketing events2024 - after Oregon hosted a press tasting in NapaUsually, press, charity, or walk-around tastingsPFV Family Prize - “the most beautiful company of the year”Family-owned businesses, not only wine, must have 3 generations working in the businessReceive financial and market support/cross-promotion1st year was a Belgian violin companyGiven every two yearsDo an event together with the press to present the awardPFV is funded by an annual fee from membersCollector CasesHaute Couture case - 1 back vintage, iconic wine from each winery, only for charity, includes the PFV Passport, which is an invitation to visit each winery with lunch or dinner with a family member (many wineries closed to the public)Limited Edition case - 1 recent vintage wine for each winery can buy for €25kAdvice for other family wine businesses - be very passionate about the work, be curious and passionate Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Advanced Somm David Reuss and winemaker Lawrence Cronin as they discuss the winery, Arcanum.

Miro Cellars owner and winemaer Miro Tcholakov joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country today. Miro was born and raised in northern Bulgaria. His grandfather made the family supply of wine and Miro was with him making wine since he was six years old. He came to the US in June of 1990, and has been making wine since then, having worked for Dry Creek Vineyards for about nine years then he moved to Trentadue Wines in 1999, and he is still there. He started Miro Cellars in 2001. Miro is a frequent guest on California Wine Country, his last appearance was this show of August 17, 2022. Geyserville, where Trentadue is located, was not a place that was recognized much for wine. As the industry got more oriented to varietal wines instead of blended wines, Trentadue and its region got more recognition. Miro Cellars is Miro's personal project. When he had people offering to invest in his company, his wife advised him to keep it simple and he is still having fun, without debt. Bulgarian Wine dot com is a site that brings Bulgarian wines to retail buyers in the US. Miro acquired it and his wife runs that part of the business. Eastern Europe has lots of grape vines planted, Dan mentions Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova. In 1987 Bulgaria had more plantings of Cabernet and Merlot than California. In 1990 Dan visited Slovenia for an international competition there. The region around Maribor has a lot of wine production and the wines are really good. After Bulgaria joined the European Union, the EU made a lot of investment into the wine business. La Storia They are tasting the first Chardonnay that Miro has ever made, a 2022. His first white wine was an Italian varietal called Ribolla Gialla, which is delicious but unknown so people didn't buy it. It won Best of Class last year at Sonoma County Harvest Fest. He only made 10 barrels. Dan describes it as having strong tropical fruit and suggests it could accompany rich seafoods. They are tasting a Trentadue wine called La Storia. This one is a Super Tuscan style, made with Sangiovese blended with Merlot and Montepulciano. It is an unusual blend that is listed on the label. 47% Sangiovese, 31% Merlot and 22% Montepulciano. Miro used a little Merlot to soften the two Italian varietals. It takes a winemaker willing to take risks, to produce a wine like this.

To download the transcript CLICK HERE In today's episode, I have more than your average wine story. I will be talking all about Super Tuscans: An Italian wine category created from rebellion and innovation when a group of daring winemakers decided to break all the rules, planting French grapes in Italian soil. In the 1980s, these wines took the wine world by storm and they still are some of the most highly desirable wines in today's wine scene. So, by the end of this episode, you will know the history behind this wine style, the key players and the desirable wines, but also I will be talking about some more affordable versions too.   And you should hopefully also feel more excitement when opening up a Super Tuscan knowing it is a wine that broke all tradition, represents innovation and is a perfect blend of history and modernity.  This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.   If you want to skip ahead:   2.19: What is a Super Tuscan 4.39: Context on how Chianti DOC used to be and it's regulations 7.12: Some slightly more affordable Super Tuscan options 9.30: The story of Sassicaia 13.36: The story of Tignanello 15.38: The story of Solaia 16.28: Why is Tignanello considered the first Super Tuscan when it was made after Sassicaia? 17.37: The story of Ornellaia 20.14: The story of Masseto 21.25: What affect have the Super Tuscans had and how have they shaped Tuscany?   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. The Ott name is Provence rosé royalty, but Romain Ott chose to forge his career on a neighbouring estate, Château Léoube, a stunning stretch of the Côte d'Azur, where, as head winemaker, he crafts organic wines. He chats to David about rosé's revolution in quality and how he crafted a ‘Super Tuscan'… in Provence. Wines featured: Love by Léoube 2022 (silver) Mirabeau X 2022 (silver) Château La Gordonne La Chapelle Tete De Cuvée 2022 (silver) Château Malherbe Grand Vin 2021 (silver) Château Malherbe Madame Ferrari 2021 (silver)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our 4th season!  This year we kick it off with a field trip to Grape Expectations, where James and I and a few other bungholers took the winemaking class and ended up with a lot of knowledge and a few cases of our very own, and if I do say so myself, very delicious wine!  We made a Super Tuscan made with grapes sourced just outside of Napa; 67% Sangiovese, 14% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Syrah.  WOW is all I can say!  The wine was fantastic, and the experience was just as special!Cheers! Please like, follow, subscribe and rate us! We LOVE to hear your comments! Reach out to us on our social media: Facebook and Instagram @insidethebungholeTwitter @bungholepodcastOur webpage is insidethebunghole.buzzsprout.comOR email us at insidethebunghole@gmail.com

The biddies continue their tour of the noble varieties with merlot. Merlot produces very smooth wine which is often blended with other varietals to lessen any harshness. It's featured in some of the biddies favorite Super Tuscan wines. Tune in to learn about where to find 100% merlots, the best blends, and the Sideways movie fallout. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/149

I det här avsnittet är det dags att fördjupa sig i Toscana. Denna klassiska italienska vinregion som är hem till storartade viner som Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino och Super Tuscans. Undrar du om hur fenomenet Super Tuscan uppstod, hur många generationer som de äldsta vinfamiljerna har producerat vin i Toscana och vad man äter till viner härifrån? Missa inte det här avsnittet i så fall.Vinerna som provas i avsnittet:Art nr. 2723 Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca GuicciardaArt nr. 70662 Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato, Bolgheri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Valetta, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas head to Las Vegas where they stop in at Buddy V's an Italian restaurant in the Venetian resort with views of the strip. What a great place to relax, enjoy, and people-watch in Vegas. Maria kicks off the review with wines from the extensive wines-by- the glass list before moving on to a stellar bottle for prosecco lovers, and a fabulous, must-not-be-missed Friuli. For red fans, she also spots a baby Super Tuscan, a certified organic barolo and many more.  Wines reviewed include: 2019 Trinchero, Iron & Sand, Paso Robles, California Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco Veneto 2015 Ziata, Mia Madre, Bordeaux Blend Napa,  For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Join us this week as we review the 2018 Renieri Invetro Super Tuscan. We wrap our our conversation on the structure of a wine and learn that some wines are best paired with food.

What is a Cape Wine Master? Should you buy wines based on medals won from competitions? What does the future of wine recommendations look like? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with international wine and spirit judge, Dr. Winnie Bowman. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights Why did Winnie transition out of her previous careers and into the wine industry? What is a Cape Wine Master, and how is it different from a Master of Wine? How costly is it to become a Cape Wine Master? What are some of Winnie's earliest memories of wine? Which types of sweet wines is South Africa known for? What are some challenges faced by women working to make a name for themselves in the wine industry? How did a vertical tasting in Rome feature in Winnie's best moment of her wine career so far? How did Super Tuscan winemakers defy traditional wine regulations and come out on top? What interesting notes did Winnie notice in tasting 50 years of Sassicaia wines? How does tasting technique help you avoid palate fatigue? What have been some of the most interesting wine competitions to judge? Which hard-to-find grapes has Winnie encountered while judging wine competitions? How do wine competitions and the medals they award impact consumer decisions?   Key Takeaways I was interested to learn what a Cape Wine Master is and how that differs from Master of Wine. Winnie also had some great insights into whether we should buy wines based on medals won from competitions and how those competitions themselves are run. I loved her story about tasting through 50 years of the cult Tuscan wine Sassicaia and that 1950s vintage still had power and grace - it wasn't tired.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Dr. Winnie Bowman Dr. Winnie Bowman is a physiotherapist, biomedical scientist and holds a PhD in Education, specializing in Didactics. She is an international wine and spirit judge as well as a Cape Master. Winnie writes about wine, teaches, presents corporate tastings and appears regularly on radio and television wine shows.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/244.

Zach speaks with Antonio Zaccheo and Catarina Sacchet, co-owners of Italy's Carpineto, about their shared family history in the winery, the creation of their Dogajolo brand, and why sustainability and long-term thinking are so key to everything they do. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairTwitter: @adamteeter @joannasciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, if you haven't checked out my new site – shout out to Polly Hammond, my dear friend and a complete rockstar at www.5forests.com!   This time, we decided to do this show as a good set up for next week's show with Stefania Fuselli, one of the sisters who runs Le Vigne di Silvia, an outstanding family winery that the Patrons and I visited while in Bolgheri. I am so excited to share that winery with you, but I felt it would be a better experience if we first explained what Bolgheri is, since as MC Ice points out, it's still a little obscure to many people.   Map: Wikipedia The bottom line: Bolgheri is the birthplace of the ‘Super Tuscan' movement   Bolgheri is a small DOC on the Tuscan coast in the province of Livorno, where the hills taper off to the sea. Bolgheri itself is a tiny village (blink and you may miss it!), famed for a cypress-lined avenue that is one of the most photographed sites in Italy! Bolgheri is home to the OG “Super Tuscan” wine – Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido), which now has its own DOC – Bolgheri Sassicaia (the only monopole in Italy). Photo: Bolgheri Mountains. Credit: Wine For Normal People   For details and full show notes go to Patreon. Become a member today!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ I love my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access, my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality 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. Go to www.wineaccess.com/normal to join my co-branded wine club with Wine Access and www.wineaccess.com/wfnp so see a page of the wines I'm loving right now from their collection.  Get 10% your first order. Check out Wine Access today!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

Durante Toscana Rosso 2020 Aldi's $12 Super TuscanWhat is a Super Tuscan?What is a Toscana Rosso?Why is it IGP and not DOC or DOCG?Well, listen to the podcast and read https://cheapwinefinder.com/ for all the details!!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Maria Valetta, certified sommelier and wine educator, joins host Robert Tas to navigate the wine list of Carbone, an Italian American restaurant that brings both cultures together over food and wine.  Maria walks us through many wine regions of Italy, and identifies rare grapes that are a must-try,and the vineyards that are bio-dynamic. She points out the value wines and special night bottles on the list and, since this restaurant is a fabulous bridge between Italian and American cuisine, Maria suggests stellar bottles from both Italian and U.S. producers and explains exactly what a Super Tuscan is and why it is so darn super.  Wines reviewed include: The Eisele Vineyard Altagrácia Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Castello dei Rampolla 2019, a Chianti Classico Super Tuscan Marchesi Antinori 'Tignanello', 2018 For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

In deze podcast vertellen we je meer over de roemrijke geschiedenis van Chianti Classico. Het gebied heeft nogal al wat strubbelingen gekend. Veel oorlogen die voornamelijk te maken hadden met grenzen. Waar begint Chianti en waar eindigt het? Hoe omlijn je de Classico-zone? Wat hebben die andere subzones er mee te maken? Dit en meer hoor je in de podcast. De aanleiding van deze podcast was het tripje dat Nadien maakte naar Toscane. Ze was uitgenodigd om de #cecchichallenge te presenteren. Een initiatief van Cecchi Winery in Toscane (maar ook aanwezig in Umbrië). Een wijnhuis dat inmiddels ook al langer dan een eeuw meegaat. Ze maken wijnen in alle prijsklasse. De instapwijnen zijn te vinden bij de Albert Heijn, de estate wijnen staan bij de Sligro. Enkele van mijn favorieten die voorbij kwamen in de 36 uur dat we in Toscane waren: Villa Cerna Samma 2017 --> 100% cabernet franc uit Toscane Villa Rosa Chianti Classico Gran Selezione --> 100% sangiovese en heel mooi Coevo 2011 --> Super Tuscan, blend van Bordeaux druivenrassen en sangiovese Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico 2019 --> 95% sangiovese en typisch Chianti, love it Poggio al Leone 2013 --> morellino di scansano, 90% sangiovese, krachtiger dan de Chianti Classico Andere huizen die voorbij komen zijn Badia a Coltibuono, Romitorio, Isole e Olena (Cepparello), Antinori (Tignanello). Daarnaast noemen we nog meer: I'll drink to that podcast met Luis Seabra (link) Schema van WineFolly met subzones van Chianti

Now that the warm season is finally on, Tuscany has been flooded with tourists coming from all over the world looking to enjoy everything that this remarkable region has to offer. Near the top of their priority list, in many cases, drink plenty of great Tuscan wine. If you love to visit the birthplace of the wines you're passionate about, Montalcino definitely won't disappoint you. The home of the original Super Tuscan, the famous Brunello, is a charming Medieval town still surrounded by thick walls and with many things to see and experience. If you venture a bit in the lush countryside, you will find one of Tuscany's best kept secrets: the isolated Abbey of Sant'Antimo. This Romanesque masterpiece was founded, according to tradition, by none other than Charlemagne, possibly with the help of some magical creatures. The remote abbey has an incredible story to tell. After being abandoned for 5 centuries, in the 1990s it has come back to life, hosting a young and energetic monastic community that has come up with all sorts of interesting things to do. If you stay there for more than an afternoon, you could learn how to sing Gregorian Chant, how to make miniatures like a Medieval monk or even how to create from scratch your 100% natural remedies in the ancient pharmacy. In the full episode you'll learn everything that this remarkable corner of the beautiful Val d'Orcia can offer to the discerning visitor. Welcome to Montalcino, beyond the Brunello. Do you like this kind of episode? Would you like them to go more in depth or be a bit shorter? Don't keep things for yourself, let us know. It's exceedingly easy to get in touch with us: just send us a message or an email. Every feedback will be precious to make this little podcast grow!Email: podcast@larno.itFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larno.itTwitter: @arno_it / @WhatsupTuscanyLINKS TO SOURCES (ITALIAN ONLY)https://discovertuscany.com/it/montalcino/guida-di-montalcino.htmlhttps://www.sienanews.it/cultura/il-misticismo-la-natura-la-luce-di-santantimo-e-le-leggende-delle-fate/https://www.toscanainside.com/it/aneddoti-e-curiosita/post/labbazia-di-santantimo-a-montalcino-una-due-tre-leggende/https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/labbazia-di-santantimo-parte-prima/https://tuttatoscana.net/storia-e-microstoria-2/santantimo-tra-leggenda-e-mistero-seconda-parte/https://www.antimo.it/BACKGROUND MUSICPipe Choir - Bom Bom Breakthrough (Instrumental)Profound Beats - Lo-fiPipe Choir - A Dark Blue Arc (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - The Opening Closing (Instrumental)Pipe Choir - Almost Time (Instrumental)Wayne John Bradley - Blues Rock Original InstrumentalAll released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licensehttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-bom-bom-breakthrough-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/profoundbeats/profound-beats-lo-fi-free-downloadhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pc-one-a-dark-blue-arc-creative-commons-instrumentalhttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/p-c-iii-the-opening-closinginstrumentalcreative-commonshttps://soundcloud.com/pipe-choir-2/pipe-choir-almost-time-instrumental-creative-commonshttps://soundcloud.com/ayneohnradley/blues-rock-original-instrumentalcreative-commonshttp://www.pipechoir.com/

This is the weekly newspaper column.Top grapes by country 5-11-2022While most countries produce a variety of wines, they also have a signature export wine and grape variety. The University of Adelaide in Australia tracks this and presents the signature variety for the top 25 wine-producing countries.Here are the university's findings. Some are obvious and easy. Some will be grapes or countries you did not expect or never encountered before.• Argentina: Malbec• Australia: Syrah• Austria: Grüner Veltliner• Brazil: Isabella• Bulgaria: Shiroka Melnishka; also called Melnishka• Canada: Seyval Blanc• Chile: Cabernet Sauvignon• Croatia: Graševina• Czech Republic: Grüner Veltliner• France: Merlot• Germany: Riesling• Greece: Savatiano• Hungary: Blaufränkisch• Italy: Sangiovese• Moldova: Moldova• New Zealand: Sauvignon Blanc• Portugal: Tempranillo• Romania: Feteasca Regala• Russia: Cabernet Sauvignon• Slovenia: Graševina• South Africa: Chenin Blanc.• Spain: Airén• Switzerland: Pinot Noir• United States: Chardonnay• Uruguay: TannatTasting notes:• Viu Manent Secreto Malbec, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2019: Fulsome with rich, savory, dark fruit flavors. Good structure, balance. Superb QPR. $13-16 Link to my review• Aia Vecchia Lagone, Toscana 2018: Excellent, affordable introductory wine to world of Super Tuscan. $14-17 Link to my review• Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019: Aggressively fruit-forward. Round, creamy. Pamela Anderson, not Audrey Hepburn. $14-18 Link to my review• L'Ecole No. 41 Semillon, Columbia Valley 2019: Top-tier libation for less than a Benjamin. Astonishing opportunity. Do not pass it up. $15-18 Link to my review• Acquiesce Grenache Blanc, Lodi 2020: Intense fruit flavors framed by good acidity and minerality. Eloquent expression of classic Rhône varietal with Lodi flair of ripe, tasty fruit. $28-30 Link to my review• Peju Province Winery Merlot, Napa Valley 2016: Robust merlot with bright flavors, assertive tannins. Merlot with character and attitude. Nice harmony of various flavor elements. $45-55 Link to my review• Farmhouse Vineyards Smōk & Miroirs NV: Bold expression of Texas mourvèdre. If you like red wine big and beef bold, this is worth the effort to secure it. $50 Link to my review• Aperture Cellars Sonoma County Red Blend 2019: Breathtakingly excellent Bordeaux-style blend. If you can find it, buy it. Supple, silky, excellent depth, length. $55-58 Link to my review• Adobe Road Shift Red Wine 2019: Bottle with gear shift topper and five-speed shift plate gives pause this is more gimmick than good, but wine comes through in the clutch without having to downshift the evaluation. $55-65 Link to my reviewLast round: Before visiting the lions at the zoo, an English professor told to his students: “Make certain you understand the difference between your dinner and you're dinner.” All students but one got it. That student didn't make it out of the zoo.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite: gusclemensonwine.comFacebook: Gus Clemens on Wine facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter: @gusclemensLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess is a weekly column about the ins and outs of entertaining at home and witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane. How-to's and advice from yours truly, the Serial Hostess.As We Eat is a multi-platform storytelling project exploring how food connects, defines, and inspires.Balanced Diet by Charlotte Rutledge is a rotating selection of original recipes, curated links pertaining to the food system, and recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 867, the last in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, LUX Wines and Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant. This episode has John Irwin interviewing Bernardino Sani of the Argiano Winery. More about Argiano Winery: Argiano represents five centuries of excellence in Montalcino. CEO and winemaker Bernardino Sani is rooted in this territory and he worked his first internship in the Argiano cellar, after receiving his viticulture and winemaking degree in 2002. Today his passion also encompasses the need for sustainable winemaking. With an unwavering respect for nature and tradition, Argiano produces highly acclaimed wines that speak eloquently of their terroir. With 120 hectares at over 300 meters above sea level, the nearby sea breezes gently cool the aptly named historic Villa Bell'Aria. In 1967 Argiano made history with the Brunello of Montalcino, playing a key role as a founding organization in the birth of the Consortium, and later created the famous Solegno, Montepulciano's “Super Tuscan.” Argiano was the first company in Montalcino to become plastic-free, in 2019. All single-use plastics have been eliminated. The idea was inspired by desire to maintain the 4 Rs for the environment: Reduce, Recuperate, Recycle and Reuse. Under Sani's care, Argiano practices organic and sustainable agriculture. Natural insecticides are banned and biodiversity is nurtured. In the cellar, Bernardino has eliminated the use of barriques for the aging of Sangiovese in an effort to more clearly represent the terroir of Argiano. All these decisions: organics, holistic viticultural adjustments, and changes to less invasive winemaking philosophy means that Argiano is currently making the best wines of their storied history. Sani says, “We believe that the vine should not be designed to our liking but should be studied, understood, interpreted, and respected; we believe that it shouldn't be manipulated, but allowed to express itself, to define a place, a climate, a harvest. This is what Good Agriculture means to us. I have always loved the beauty of the countryside, the vineyards, the history, and the amazing wines produced here. For someone like me who is born in Tuscany, Argiano offers all the things we embrace.” To learn more about Argiano visit: https://www.argiano.net/en/ To learn more about Maze Row and the rich heritage of their Portfolio, visit: www.mazerow.com To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host: John Irwin has been working in wine for fifteen years, starting as a grocery store merchandiser in Chicago in 2007, and then working his way through several different roles within the wholesaler side of the business, including sales team management and regional chain sales. In 2013, he joined the E&J Gallo Winery, working first in Central Illinois and then moving to Minnesota in 2015 to oversee the winery's bar and restaurant business across the state. In 2017, John moved to New York City - where he currently resides - to work in Gallo's Luxury Imports Division (a precursor to Maze Row Wine Merchants) where he oversaw the business in 12 states, called on national clients, and managed winemaker visits & events. For Maze Row, John is responsible for all trade-and-consumer-facing assets and oversees internal and wholesaler education. 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!

Calvert Studios has hosted countless Hollywood productions over the past several decades – from The Client List and Melrose Place to the original Beverly Hills: 90210. In this episode, Calvert Studios owner Bill Reider stops by to talk about the economics and challenges of running an active TV/film studio, and the future of production in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, he and guest co-host Ava Jamshidi help Ben & Tom drink through three affordable, yet amazing bottles of Super Tuscan.

Welcome to episode 812, the first in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partner, LUX Wines. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, in the run up to the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, which will be shared on March 16 in an episode with Marilisa Allegrini. Tune in every Saturday from 5 March through 16 April as we take an intimate look at these highly esteemed, historic producers and their role as part of the Gallo family of luxury wines. This first episode is with Bernardino Sani of Argiano in Tuscany, where Stevie Kim travelled to meet him, visit the winery and taste the wines. More about Argiano Winery: Argiano represents five centuries of excellence in Montalcino. CEO and winemaker Bernardino Sani is rooted in this territory and he worked his first internship in the Argiano cellar, after receiving his viticulture and winemaking degree in 2002. Today his passion also encompasses the need for sustainable winemaking. With an unwavering respect for nature and tradition, Argiano produces highly acclaimed wines that speak eloquently of their terroir. With 120 hectares at over 300 meters above sea level, the nearby sea breezes gently cool the aptly named historic Villa Bell'Aria. In 1967 Argiano made history with the Brunello of Montalcino, playing a key role as a founding organization in the birth of the Consortium, and later created the famous Solegno, Montepulciano's “Super Tuscan.” Argiano was the first company in Montalcino to become plastic-free, in 2019. All single-use plastics have been eliminated. The idea was inspired a desire to maintain the 4 Rs for the environment: Reduce, Recuperate, Recycle and Reuse. Under Sani's care, Argiano practices organic and sustainable agriculture. Natural insecticides are banned and biodiversity is nurtured. In the cellar, Bernardino has eliminated the use of barriques for the aging of Sangiovese in an effort to more clearly represent the terroir of Argiano. All these decisions: organics, holistic viticultural adjustments, and changes to less invasive winemaking philosophy means that Argiano is currently making the best wines of their storied history. Sani says, “We believe that the vine should not be designed to our liking but should be studied, understood, interpreted, and respected; we believe that it shouldn't be manipulated, but allowed to express itself, to define a place, a climate, a harvest. This is what Good Agriculture means to us. I have always loved the beauty of the countryside, the vineyards, the history, and the amazing wines produced here. For someone like me who is born in Tuscany, Argiano offers all the things we embrace.” To learn more about Argiano visit: https://www.argiano.net/en/ To learn more about Gallo and the rich heritage of the Luxury Portfolio, visit: https://www.luxwines.com/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie 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 find out more about Stevie Kim 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!

The cutting edge of search may have moved beyond keywords and links to deciphering what Google has learned about the searcher. Wil Reynolds of Seer shares his insights on SEO, as well as philosophies on leadership and giving back to the community.

La prima gara di questo autunno 2021 per me è stata la Super Tuscan Ecomarathon di sabato 2 ottobre.Una gran bella gara, dove mi sono divertito molto.Vi racconto com'è andata!Foto: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUh20jZo3SA/Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUjxoA7oO75/Profilo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da0a42/----------------------Supporta questo progetto tramite un sostegno mensile su Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/da0a42In alternativa, puoi fare una donazione "una-tantum".PayPal: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8kR86PePo1Buymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/da0a42Seguimi!Canale Telegram: https://t.me/da0a42Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da0a42/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/da0a42/Profilo Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/37970087Club Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/da0a42Sito: https://da0a42.home.blogOppure contattami!https://da0a42.home.blog/contatti/Il mio microfono, HyperX Quadcast: https://amzn.to/3bs06wC----------------------Music credits: Feeling of Sunlight by Danosongs - https://danosongs.com

Last week, I went to visit the rocky landscape of Moab, Utah, in pursuit of the state's oldest wineries. This is not a podcast about this experience, though the winemaker for the vintage in this episode, Evan Lewandowski, is based out of Utah, and features the state on his fantastic labels. Ruth Lewandowski Winery, named after the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament is a natural wine label that focuses upon minimum intervention in the cellar, and Evan tends to only use sulfites at the very end of fermentation. (Coming up soon will be a whole episode where we talk Natural Wines, so stay tuned). The operating philosophy of this winery is based on a cycle of death and redemption, both in physical and spiritual realms. After all, as Evan states: “Death is, indeed, the engine of life. Nothing that is alive today could be so without something having died first. This is the nature of our universe, of our planet, of our soils, plants, and ultimately you and I." With this philosophy in mind, I decided to take my bottle of the 2018 Dinos to Diamonds on vacation to Maryland with me last spring. The idea was to drink this bottle with my paleontologist friend John-Paul Hodnett, hopefully, to talk about deep ideas such as extinction, ecosystem rebirth, wine and deep time, and fossilization. Instead, this wine, a blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Merlot, proved to be a surprisingly perfect beach wine for the Calvert Cliffs. You won't hear much philosophy and paleontology in this podcast (if you want that instead, go check out the episode JP did in the Paleo Nerds podcast), but what you will hear is him, his wife, and me enjoying a good bottle of a vaguely Super-Tuscan wine by a beach while we are taking a break hunting for fossil shark teeth. Cheers!

Carter & Rob are joined by Yana (Carter's wife) to talk about and drink a couple of Super Tuscans.  They discuss how they came to be, what varietals are used and where the name Super Tuscan comes from.

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 168 Topics: Tricky Food Pairings Super Tuscan

Lets find out a little about the littlest distillery in Scotland and do a tasting of a very unique expression. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/savorwhisky/support

ABOUT GABRIELE CORCOS:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thetuscangun Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriele_Corcos LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcorcos/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTuscanGun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetuscangun/ Books: "Super Tuscan": https://www.amazon.com/Super-Tuscan-Heritage-Recipes-Pleasures/dp/150114359X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&hvadid=77653071690874&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=tuscan+gun&qid=1607035612&sr=8-2&tag=mh0b-20"Extra Virgin": https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Virgin-Recipes-Tuscan-Kitchen/dp/0385346050/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&hvadid=77653071690874&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=tuscan+gun&qid=1607035666&sr=8-3&tag=mh0b-20Bio:Italian celebrity chef, entrepreneur, TV personalityCreator and cohost of “Extra Virgin” on the Cooking ChannelNew York Times best-selling book “Extra Virgin”Raised in Tuscany outside of Florence ItalyStudied medicine at the Italian military academy for several yearsPassion was music and decided to study drums so he left the military and travels to Brazil, Cuba and Morocco to study drumsRestaurant:Owned the “Tuscan Gun Officine Alimentari” in BrooklynMet Debi Mazar in Florence – moved to LA - married in 2002Starred with wife Debi Mazar in “Extra-Virgin Americana” on the Cooking ChannelThey were asked to be hosts of the Cooking Channel’s first original cooking showIn 2019 Corcos was honored “Knight” by the Italian President of the Republic for work on behalf of Italian heritage in the US (this is the highest civilian honor for an Italian citizen)Charity work:While competing on the television show chopped he competed on behalf of the charity “Feeding America”In 2014 he became a council member at the food bank for New York CityExtra Virgin Americana TV Show:Premiered 2011 and had 5 seasons until 2015Extra Virgin Book:Released in 2014Amazon’s #1 In Italian cooking ratings for 6 months and remained in top 10 until October 2015June 2014 Makes NY Time best-sellers listCrazy huge collection of knive, rides a Duccati and loves the power of technologySHOW INTRO:When I think “Renaissance man” I have images in my head of sculptors, painters, physicians, inventors… people like Leonardo, Brunelleschi and  Michelangelo - all worked in Florence about 20 km away from my guest’s hometown. I don’t often think of James Beard award winning celebrity chef and restaunteur, a multi book New York Times best-selling list author, An Italian Military Academy student who decided that studying medicine wasn’t for him and went off to Morocco, Brazil and Cuba to study drums, who also loves to ride Duccati’s, has some pretty serious leaves (as in tattoos), was also Knighted in 2019 and who you can now see often on Instagram doing ‘lives’ with his wife Debi Mazar cooking up a festival of food from the kitchen of their Brooklyn home.That said, I do think about somebody who is on a continual search for the NXTLVL and not afraid of being reborn - in the true sense of the word “Renaissance.” Someone like Gabriele Corcos who seems to be in a continual search for filling his life with the adventure of the unknown. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:Website: https://www.davidkepron.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b/Instagram: davidkepron and NXTLVL_experience_designTwitter: @davidkepron

ABOUT GABRIELE CORCOS:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thetuscangun Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriele_Corcos LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcorcos/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTuscanGun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetuscangun/ Books: "Super Tuscan": https://www.amazon.com/Super-Tuscan-Heritage-Recipes-Pleasures/dp/150114359X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&hvadid=77653071690874&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=tuscan+gun&qid=1607035612&sr=8-2&tag=mh0b-20"Extra Virgin": https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Virgin-Recipes-Tuscan-Kitchen/dp/0385346050/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&hvadid=77653071690874&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=tuscan+gun&qid=1607035666&sr=8-3&tag=mh0b-20Bio:Italian celebrity chef, entrepreneur, TV personalityCreator and cohost of “Extra Virgin” on the Cooking ChannelNew York Times best-selling book “Extra Virgin”Raised in Tuscany outside of Florence ItalyStudied medicine at the Italian military academy for several yearsPassion was music and decided to study drums so he left the military and travels to Brazil, Cuba and Morocco to study drumsRestaurant:Owned the “Tuscan Gun Officine Alimentari” in BrooklynMet Debi Mazar in Florence – moved to LA - married in 2002Starred with wife Debi Mazar in “Extra-Virgin Americana” on the Cooking ChannelThey were asked to be hosts of the Cooking Channel’s first original cooking showIn 2019 Corcos was honored “Knight” by the Italian President of the Republic for work on behalf of Italian heritage in the US (this is the highest civilian honor for an Italian citizen)Charity work:While competing on the television show chopped he competed on behalf of the charity “Feeding America”In 2014 he became a council member at the food bank for New York CityExtra Virgin Americana TV Show:Premiered 2011 and had 5 seasons until 2015Extra Virgin Book:Released in 2014Amazon’s #1 In Italian cooking ratings for 6 months and remained in top 10 until October 2015June 2014 Makes NY Time best-sellers listCrazy huge collection of knive, rides a Duccati and loves the power of technologySHOW INTRO:When I think “Renaissance man” I have images in my head of sculptors, painters, physicians, inventors… people like Leonardo, Brunelleschi and  Michelangelo - all worked in Florence about 20 km away from my guest’s hometown. I don’t often think of James Beard award winning celebrity chef and restaunteur, a multi book New York Times best-selling list author, An Italian Military Academy student who decided that studying medicine wasn’t for him and went off to Morocco, Brazil and Cuba to study drums, who also loves to ride Duccati’s, has some pretty serious leaves (as in tattoos), was also Knighted in 2019 and who you can now see often on Instagram doing ‘lives’ with his wife Debi Mazar cooking up a festival of food from the kitchen of their Brooklyn home.That said, I do think about somebody who is on a continual search for the NXTLVL and not afraid of being reborn - in the true sense of the word “Renaissance.” Someone like Gabriele Corcos who seems to be in a continual search for filling his life with the adventure of the unknown. ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:Website: https://www.davidkepron.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b/Instagram: davidkepron and NXTLVL_experience_designTwitter: @davidkepron

We drink and discuss "Super Tuscan" wines, featuring a pair from Le Macchiole and Monte Antico. Plus a bunch of other nonsense but we're getting better. We get to the wine-related stuff much quicker than we did in the monastrell episode.

Nick and Somky watch the first Formula 1 race at Mugello for the second Italian Grand Prix of 2020 and enjoy the absolute chaos while trash talking most everyone.

Thank gourd, we can finally talk about fall wines! This week on Wine Club, we cover 5 fall recipe ideas and amazing wine pairings for each meal.  Recipes and Wine Pairings:  1) Kielbasa, roast potatoes, creamy herb mushrooms with Chardonnay or Syrah; 2) Black pepper tofu with Zinfandel or Central Coast Pinot Noir; 3) Pumpkin soup, kale caesar salad, crusty bread with Cote du Rhone; 4) Pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, sage, rosemary, thyme with a Super Tuscan or Chianti; and 5) Sweet & sour butternut squash with Riesling or Gamay

Hi and welcome to the Passion for Italy Travel Podcast. This is Lindsay, from the Tampa, Florida office. Have you ever noticed the power of flavor and aroma to transport you to places far from home, but close to your heart? One night this week it was storming in Tampa. Our usual evening walk was not possible. So, instead, my husband reached for one of our special bottles of wine and we went out on the porch to listen to the rain and dream of Tuscany. Today, we will share with you the winery that has brought us and all of our clients who have visited such joy through the years. We will hear from the wine maker himself as he shares a special message with our Passion for Italy Travel clients and followers, and some stories about the family; their recipes, their wines, and their passion.

If you find wine from Italy confusing, and/or want to get a better understanding of wines from Tuscany, then this is the episode for you. Listen to show host Joe Janish get the download on Tuscan wines from winemaker Giovanni Folonari, whose family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 100 years. Giovanni explains the following: - the differences between Chianti, Chianti Classico, and Chianti Classico Riserva - the new Chianti designation: Gran Selezione, and why Italians insist on confusing the world - when and why you should choose from these different types of Chianti (hint: it has something to do with what you're eating) - how a winemaker can get arrested for breaking Italian wine laws (it's true -- you can!) - where the term "Super Tuscan" came from, and what it means - why the term "Super Tuscan" might mean nothing at all - what "Super Tuscans" you might enjoy, and why - how to choose Tuscan wines - the simplest, fool-proof rule for pairing food with Tuscan wine (or any wine, for that matter) And much more. Links: Giovanni Folonari bio - https://insidewine.cc/gfolonari Tenute Folonari - https://www.tenutefolonari.com/en/ More about this episode on Wine365 - https://wine365.us/gfpodcast The photo of Giovanni Folonari accompanying this episode is copyright Angelo Trani. Have a question, comment, or idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at joe@insidewinepodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 917-727-9242

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 342: Narrator Joy Livingston answers some fun FAQs from the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. For example: What is a "Super Tuscan" and what makes it so super? This week's installment of "Wines to Try" includes Grignolino, Nero d'Avola, and the Uva di Troia. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Geoff Kruth interviews Jason Jardine, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell Vineyards, about his perspective on regenerative farming, and Bryce Wiatrak speaks with Axel Heinz, Winemaker and Estate Director for the iconic Super Tuscan labels Ornellaia and Masseto.

The CasaSmith Vino Rosso 2016 is a 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese blend sourced from seven vineyards located in various AVAs inside the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington State. CasaSmith is one of Charles Smith's Wines of Substance line of wines intended to pay tribute to his favorite wines of Italy. You may know Charles Smith from his line of wines that included Kung Fu Girl Reisling and Boom Boom Syrah, he sold those wine to Constellation Brands and is concentrating on the Wines of Substance.The Vino Rosso is a tribute to the Super Tuscan wines of Tuscany in Italy. In the Chianti region, Chianti is made with the Sangiovese grape, the Chianti wines were in decline from their days of massive popularity. There are governing bodies in Italy (DOC and DOCG) that provide strict rules and regulations for the farming of the grapes and the making of the wine.A few winemakers were looking to modernize their wines and experimented with using French grapes, mostly Bordeaux grapes and Syrah) which were not permitted by the governing body. The business was slowing down, so the winemakers, who were very encouraged by the results of their new blends, decided to release them for sale, anyway. Even though the grapes came from DOCG and DOC designated vineyards they had to show Table Wine on the label.Table wine was the lowest classification of Italian wine, usually used for low-cost bulk wine. The Super Tuscans were an immediate hit and are extremely popular to this day. This caused a problem for the DOCG and DOC who were promoting and protecting the quality of Italian wines. Table wine was outselling the highest designated wines, so the created the IGT (now IGP the European Union standardized terms). An IGT wine is a wine that represents the region it is from but does not conform to the rules. So, Super Tuscans were at one time an outlaw wine.This brings us to CasaSmith Vino Rosso 2016 which is an interesting wine. I forgot which vintage of this wine I had purchased and downloaded the 2017 tech notes by mistake. When I corrected my mistake a got the 2016 notes I found the vineyards used in 2016 were completely different than 2017 and 2016 was oak barrel-aged and 2017 was aged in stainless steel vats. They actually change the sourcing and production details based on the conditions of each vintage.That is the sort of thing you see in small boutique wineries, not with wines that are available to purchase from coast to coast. So we have vintage selected vineyards, natural yeast, not commercial yeast used in fermentation and oak barrel aging for 9 months with 35% of the barrels new oak. Even though the Super Tuscan wines were from a Sangiovese region the percentage of Sangiovese could vary with each producer or occasionally no Sangiovese was used. A 70% Cabernet Sauvignon to 30% Sangiovese blend is in keeping with the original. The alcohol content is 13.5%. CasaSmith Vino Rosso 2016 Tasting NotesThe color is a deep, dark, barely see-through black cherry red. The nose is rich and ripe, there is blackberry, exotic spice, cinnamon, plum, bacon frying in the pan (no maple), raspberry, sour cherry, and pepper. This is a chewy Red blend with a nice mix of light and dark flavors. It tastes of a stew of tart cherry, sweet blueberry, and extracted blackberry, followed by interesting spice, and tobacco. The mid-palate adds orange zest. a salty sensation, and dusty chocolate powder. The tannins have a slight edge, you can feel them but do not bite. The acidity is really good, it brings a solid bright edge to the wine. The finish is softer than expected but sticks around.The Summary The CasaSmith Vino Rosso 2016 is a Super Washington.  This is a well-made, very tasty wine. Give the wine time to open, don't just pop the top and pour. If you wait you will be rewarded with a velvety texture and rich, bright flavors. 

Bill and I start this weeks podcast talking about British Master of Wine Tim Atkin’s article Why You Shouldn’t Care Much About Wine. Exploring various topics Tim’s tongue-in-cheek writing style will bring a smile to your face. Jillian Kramer writes a post about What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Drinking. We have a good discussion about all the good things that happen when one abstains from alcohol. Even bartenders in the bay area are getting in the act via the Pin Project. Adding a little air to your wine helps the wine show itself in its best light. Aromas and flavors are enhanced when a wine gets the proper amount of air. Marshall Tilden lll asks, Aerator vs Decanter: Which is Better?Another Napa Winery finds itself wrangling with their insurance company. The key issue being the insurance companies denial of the wineries claim for smoke taint damage to 1,075 gallons of Merlot. According to the lawsuit, the insurance company claim denials are about to cause financial ruin to the winery. The Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association’s tight grip on alcohol commerce has recently been relaxed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The two retailers in the case, Kimbrough Fine Wine and Spirits and Total Wine & More can now begin serving customers in the Tennessee marketplace. Good news on one front, however the Supreme Court’s decision opens the door to many new court battles in the future. Emma Balter goes into the details of the Court’s ruling.The fifth largest brewing company in the world, Molson Coors Brewing, is giving its UK staff an additional two weeks of paid leave. It’s called ‘Life Leave’ and the 2000 people that Molson Coors employs in the UK just got a bit more excited about going to work.Julia Moskin reports on the recent store closings of the luxury food chain Dean and DeLuca. The companies debt problems are also causing financial problems for many of the small purveyors that supply the stores with their fancy food items, some whom report they haven’t been paid for months. One supplier successfully sued Dean and DeLuca for 86,000, but had to settle for 50 cents on the dollar.Bill and I discuss these topics and many more in this weeks addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers! The wine of the week is the 2015 Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti Classico. Just like last weeks wine Alanera by Zenato I discovered the wines of Tenuta Di Arceno at the Gambero Rosso tasting last spring. I was blown away by the quality of the three wines they presented that day. Two of the wines Arcanum and Valadorna IGT Super Tuscans were especially noteworthy, approachable now, full of energy, rich in structure and built for extended ageing too. Bordeaux styled blends the Arcanum is predominately Cabernet Franc while the Valadorna leads with Merlot. Both of these wines are in the high roller $80 and up club, so these are really only splurge wines for us regular folks. Despite their high price point they represent very good value in the Super Tuscan arena. The bread and butter wines of Tenuta Di Arceno are the three Chianti Classico wine they produce. Those are a base Chianti Classico, a Chianti Classico Riserva and single vineyard Chianti Classico they call Stada al Sasso. Tenuta Di Arceno has been owned by Jackson Family Wines since 1994. Located in the southeast region of the Chianti Classico region, within the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the estate consist of 2500 acres. of which less than 10% are devoted to vines. Lawrence Cronin the winemaker has been crafting the wines of Arceno since 2002. He worked at Edmeades Winery in Anderson, Valley California another Jackson Family owned property prior to coming on board at Arceno. Cronin works in concert with Master Winemaker Pierre Seillan who also oversees the winemaking at properties in Bordeaux and California. The wine is composed of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot and after fermentation spends 10 months in French oak. In the glass it shows a medium ruby color. The nose offers aromas of black cherries, violets and forest floor. On the palate it’s medium bodied, with crisp juicy red fruit, supple tannins and a medium length finish. The only distraction from the lip smacking red fruit flavors are the slightly drying tannins on the finish. The wine shows its best after a 30 minute decant. 14.5 abv $14 - $17

The final week of February 2019 was a disaster for Sonoma County residents and for business owners in the recently developed Barlow center in Sebastopol, California. The Russian River Valley suffered some of its worst flooding in decades. Bill and I both live in Sebastopol and we have a lively discussion about the floods and what the future holds for the affected areas. Brent Young writes an article to explain how vineyards are impacted during winter flooding. The interstate battles between California and Oregon vintners continue as Solidarity of Oregon has prompted Eric Cohen, owner of Justice Grace Vineyards to bring his attorney into the fray. Australia is hot. What type of impact is climate change having on this wine growing region? Glyphosate a key ingredient in the weed killer Roundup has been detected (in low levels) in several leading beer and wine brands. Should we be concerned? Bill and I discuss these topics and many more in this weeks addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers! The wine of the week is the 2015 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore. The town of Bolgheri, in the province of Livorno, sits at the midpoint of the Tuscan coast. Bolgheri is a relatively new wine area having received its DOC in 1994. Grattamacco was the second winery to be established in this area. The original owner Meletti Cavallari was looking for a fishing retreat with his wife and ended up buying an abandoned farm house with a small vineyard on a hill in Bolgheri. He planted the hill with Cabernet Sauvignon and they released their first wine in 1982. The property was acquired by the Tipa Bertarelli family in 2002. There are 67 acres of vineyards located on a hill between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri at around 330 feet above sea level. It’s a maritime climate with frequent sea breezes. The soils are calcareous sandstone, marl and clay and the vines average around 24 years of age. All the grapes are hand harvested, with spontaneous fermentation taking place in open cone shaped vats. The wine spends 21 months in french oak and six additional months aging after bottling. it’s composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese. I must confess I have never been a big fan of “Super Tuscan” wines. No doubt living in Sonoma County and being only a 45 minute drive from Napa Valley has prejudiced my viewpoint. It’s not that I don’t understand Super Tuscan wines or I’m incapable of enjoying them, admittedly I’m a maniac for Tuscan Merlot. It’s primarily is about availability and price points. Good to high quality Super Tuscans are not made in large quantities and they can be very expensive. Although Super Tuscans can be composed predominantly of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc or other varietals, I’m referring specifically to Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blends. Having so many wonderful choices for Cabernet/ Cabernet Sauvignon blends in my own back yard at much more favorable pricing, puts Italy’s Super Tuscans a little lower on my buy and try list. I was afforded the opportunity to taste the 2015 Grattamacco at the James Suckling Great Wines of Italy event in San Francisco on March 2nd, 2019 and then again a few days later at the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri San Francisco event. The wine displays black cherry, currant and cedar box aromas on the nose with garrigue lurking in the background. The attack on the palate is strong but the sensation is really one of elegance and silkiness. A slight earthiness, very intriguing, with a good kiss of oak. Full bodied with good concentration and savoriness, the finish is long and satisfying. The wine shows great balance with no rough edges and I suspect that it will age well, although it’s drinking incredibly well now. So if you’re looking for a great splurge candidate this is it. 4,166 cases produced $70 - $100

 The Story The Grifone 1967 Toscana 2014 is a $5.99 Trader Joe's wine, sourced from grapes from the Tuscany region of Italy. This wine is also known as a "Super Tuscan", which is Sangiovese blended with French varietal grapes,

In this episode of The 26th SwitchBack, Primož Šutak interviews Fabio Marzi, the tallest man in Chianti, a gentle giant from the land of the Black Rooster, the real Super Tuscan and a man who taught me how to think of and make a cup of coffee as an experience. The 26th SwitchBack is a podcast about cycling, adventure, life outdoors, active travel and about Backroads community with people telling their life stories, revealing their passion and secrets.

We welcome Pierre and Monique Seillan from Verité Wines today. Tom Simoneau, Dan Berger and Barry Herbst are all in today with Steve Jaxon. Pierre is a Vigneron, a winemaker and vineyard master. Tom has watched him take great care with his vines, separating the clusters by hand to get them perfect sun exposure. Pierre and Monique met Barbara and Jess Jackson 25 years ago in Bordeaux. Pierre makes wine in France, Italy and Sonoma County. He is a 9th generation winemaker. One of his ancestors in 1879 brought American rootstocks to France to rescue the vineyards. Today’s big news in the wine business is that Gallo is paying 1.7 billion dollars for 30 brands from Constellation, including Clos di Bois. Dan Berger says that the news is not unexpected. Constellation had spread itself thin in marketing and could stand to pare down. Gallo has very sophisticated marketing and they will do well. The wines that are in that purchase will be happy to be working with Gallo, says Tom. Dan agrees they are one of the best companies in the world at marketing wine ever since the old days when Julio Gallo made the wine and Ernest Gallo did the marketing. Pierre has brought a selection Verité wines today: 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, a yet-unlabeled R&D project 2012 Arcanum Super-Tuscan 2011 St. Emillion Chateau Lassègue 2013 Anakota Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Vérité Le Désir, Sonoma County The Arcanum Super Tuscan is from their property Tenuta di Arceno in Tuscany. 2019 will be the 53rd harvest in Pierre’s career. Monique says that 22 years ago when they came here, they didn’t know what would happen. Both of their children work in the winery now. First they taste the Sauvignon Blanc, a 2016. Dan finds it has a stony character with a bit of acidic lemon peel. He thinks it is too young still. Like the great white wine of Bordeaux, these whites can age 20 or 30 years. They have not yet made a label for this wine. There are only about 600 cases of this wine. They sell it at their tasting room. Pierre tells how Jess Jackson came up with the name Vérité, for a special wine he was planning to make. It means "the truth" in French. For Jess, his philosophy was to make wine "without compromise" with dominance of terroir and the signature style of the vigneron. When Jess invited Pierre and Barbara in 1996, they put this into practice. The next tasting is the Super-Tuscan, Arcanum, which comes from a property Tenuta di Arceno in Tuscany, that the Jackson family owns. Pierre says that the topography of this Tuscan winery is similar to that of Sonoma County. It’s a Super-Tuscan, 65% Cabernet Franc. It’s a 2012. Tom Simoneau describes it as medium-bodied and elegant, as a Cabernet Franc can be. Dan says that it has great acidity and needs more time in the bottle. It has the Cabernet Franc aromatics of iron filings and green and black olives. These are the savory flavors of the Bordeaux family. Instead of explosive fruit, it has savory fruit. You can get it at their tasting room in Healdsburg. They taste the 2011 St. Emillion Chateau Lassègue. Tom says that it sells for $60 but could be twice that, easily. They all agree that Cabernet Franc is great alone or in a blend. Compared to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is lighter, more violet and its body is not as tannic. It's spicy and is a wine "singing in the glass" as Pierre says. Then they taste the Anakota which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. They planted the vineyard in 1996 and 1997. They are at about 900 feet of elevation, facing south west, on a gentle slope. He considers it one of the best places in the world to grow Cabernet Sauvignon.  It sells for $120. The next one tasted is a Vérité that sells for $420. Monique tells how they started the Vérité program 22 years ago. The year after they started with the Italian vineyard, they were looking for a Bordeaux winery. They found Chateau Lassègue, which has an excellent sun exposure.

The Francesco Toscana IGT Rosso 2015 is an ALDI $8.99 import exclusive. The ALDI website from Germany says this is a blend of Bordeaux grapes with a little Syrah added in to smooth things out. A Toscana IGT Rosso indicates that this is a Red (Rosso) wine from the whole of Tuscany (Italy) and not an individual sub-growing region and IGT shows that the grapes have the characteristics of Tuscany, but wasn't produced to the DOC or DOCG rules and regulations. The IGT designation (now changed to IGP) came about when wineries in Tuscany choose to add French grape varietals (usually Merlot or Cabernet or Syrah) to their traditional Sangiovese. The DOC/DOCG rules in place did not permit this blend and the resulting bottles were forced to be categorized as Table Wine, the lowest Italian wine class. The problem was that those unapproved blends took off in popularity (they were called Super Tuscan) and they were selling all they could produce. This put the Italian wine authorities in a bad position, how can you promote DOCG/DOC wines as the top of Italian wine when a Table Wine was out selling everyone? So, they split the difference and created the IGT category. Now, anytime an Italian winemaker wants to make a wine that doesn't follow the rules, which happens quite often in the value-priced wine range, they just get it approved as a IGT/IGP and its all good. The Francesco Rosso is a 2015 vintage which shows this Red blend has a good deal of age, both oak barrel? and bottle for an $8.99 Tuscan wine. The alcohol content is 14%. The color is a dark, black cherry red, see-thru, but just barely. The nose is blackberries, vanilla, a little cherry, a little spice and roses, off all things. This is a Red that is smooth upfront and then the structure kicks in, which lets you know this is an Italian wine. It tastes of black cherry and sweet blueberry, dusty chocolate powder, black pepper, and plum. The mid-palate offers raspberry mixed with tart cranberry, some not sweet candy spices, and a slap of vanilla. The tannins make their presence known, they are sweet and don't bite, but you can feel them. The acidity is nicely balanced, this wine drinks well and it is a food wine, of course its Italian. The finish is soft and subtle, but does linger. The Francesco Toscana IGT Rosso 2015 is a solid 9 buck wine, smooth and flavorful, with enough structure to hold it together. In Europe, ALDI is THE bang-for-the-buck wine destination, it doesn't have that reputation in the US, the wine section is too small and haphazardly put together. But, don't sleep on their European wine selections (actually I have found some pretty decent Paso Robles and Sonoma wines at ALDI,too), they have long-term relationships with top-notch wineries thru-out Europe and are well-known for offering outstanding wine on the cheap. That this Tuscan wine with some age to it is selling for $8.99 and is very enjoyable is not unexpected, ALDI's European wine reputation is well-earned. Sip it on a Netflix night or pour a glass with some pasta, this is a well-priced bottle that delivers.

This week we are talking about Super Tuscan wine. Super Tuscans come from as the name suggests, the Tuscany region of Italy which is located in central Italy. “Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include the use of non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.   Wine Recommendations Tenuta Monteti Caburnio 2010 - priced around $21. 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Alicante Bouschet, 15 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc, 5 % Petit Verdot Nose: Dark fruit - blackberries, black currant, black plums, floral (like lavender and rose) Dry, full body, medium plus acidity and smooth, soft medium level tannins Flavors: dark fruit, vanilla, touch of rose and lavender You can tell this wine has spent some time in oak and in the bottle - soft edges but still quite a bit of acidity so probably would be great with even more age We were not expecting the floral component - we feel this is a bit of French influence showing. This wine is complex and structured, can stand up to food or good for sipping on its own   Toccata Classico 2015 - priced around $29. This wine was given to us as a sample The grapes in this blend are 50% Sangiovese, 30% Cab Sav, 5% Merlot, 5% Freisa, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cab Franc  Nose: sweet & smokey BBQ ribs, ripe black cherries and blackberries, vanilla Dry, full body, medium tannins, medium plus acidity Flavors similar to aromas, plus black plum This is an intense wine that needs food with big flavors and/or a bit of fat. Most people will probably want food with it. This one could also age a bit longer, especially if you want to accentuate those umami flavors.   Sources Wikipedia  Wine Folly  Vinepair  Oxford Guide to Wine

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Tim Banks, Sales and Marketing Director at the renowned Ornellaia winery in Tuscany. Monty and Tim discuss Ornellaia’s importance and fame as well as its new developments including a white Ornellaia wine. Tim also compares Italian and French wine business cultures. Tune in for a legendary and “Super Tuscan” episode of Italian Wine Podcast!

In 1988, during one of the many dinners two friends used to have together, originated one of the greatest iconic and cult wines of Tuscan and Italian enology. Made by blending Sangiovese from Capannelle's vineyards and Merlot from Avignonesi's estates, 50 & 50 is a wine of remarkable elegance and finesse, a majestic representative of the so called "Super Tuscan" category and that, today as well as in 1988, continues to amaze for its impeccable quality.

This week, we’re all about back-to-basics cooking. Faith, Chris Prosperi, and Alex Province share ideas for eating well in 2018—you could even call it healthy-ish. Plus, tricks for poaching and braising, and Alex introduces Invetro, from the Renieri Vineyard. This under-$20 wine is a big, bold, Super-Tuscan red.Support the show: https://foodschmooze.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Hines (Producer/writer of Sacha Baron Cohen productions) joins us for some freeform whines! And since he rebelled against telling us his whine in advance, we paired it with a rebel wine aka a Super Tuscan (Cab/Sangiovese Tuscan vino) from sponsor Gregory Condes. The wine is "La Massa" which is a Super Tuscan! A wine that stepped outside the rules of Tuscany. The hip sip tip from Ellen is going to Prizon, a K-town bar where she enjoyed fries and soju drinks that taste like Dimetapp in the best way. Shaughn's hip sip tip is a whisky (moonshine) his chums Bob and Becky made in California. The whines are freeform and start in with Ellen's women-in-comedy whines. Then they all cheers fuck Trump.  Anthony dishes on writers' round tables, the homemade wines from back home across the pond, and the terror of home-brewed dead bodies in Lake Hollywood. Gossip goes into the Royal fam back in England, from upcoming nuptials to the Queen-mum's drinking rituals.  Things go on to the Scientologist's schemes and driving dinner parties in the UK. It is all about the party. The lighting round covers where Super Tuscans came from, where sparkles in the UK come from, what the hell Claret is and what Rioja is. Pour a drink an get into it!     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York-born Debi Mazar is the consummate entertainer—both on screen (you’ll recognize her from TV Land’s Younger, Entourage, Goodfellas among others) and at home where she hosts parties with her Tuscan husband Gabriele Corcos. On her early attempts at cooking to impress him she says, “he would always take my recipes and make them better. He would Tuscanize them.” On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Mazar talks about their new book, Super Tuscan, and as well as her life with friends Madonna, Keith Haring and more. Her advice for living well: “Chose your path wisely and don’t waste time on things that don’t matter. Be strong, have balls, and do what makes you happy.” Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Ilaria Petitto, Managing Director for Donnachiara Winery, located in the town of Montefalcione in southern Italy's Campania region, discusses the her family's winery, named after grandmother, Chiara, and the region's native grapes used to produce their wines. New York meets Tuscany: Actress Debi Mazar and husband, Chef Gabriele Corcos, host Cooking Channel's "Extra Virgin," and own The Tuscan Gun restaurant in Brooklyn. They discuss their book, "Super Tuscan" and the joy of cooking together. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Lodovico Antinori is a partner in Tenuta di Biserno, in the Maremma area of Tuscany, and was the founder of Ornellaia in Bolgheri. He is also a partner in Tenuta Campo di Sasso. Lodovico is open and frank in his assessment of his career, discussing his family's position within Tuscan wine, his own important trip to California, and the rise of Super Tuscan wines like Ornellaia. He describes founding Ornellaia with the help of Andre Tchelistcheff, the later influence of Michel Rolland, and the rise to fame of Ornellaia and Masseto. He then discusses what led him to sell Ornellaia to the Robert Mondavi company, and his current projects in the Maremma of Tuscany, in Italy.

Tweet LIVE this Sunday, October 22nd at 635pm Small Bites with Glenn Gross and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio Derek returns to studio and we are thrilled to welcome on the program celebrity Chef Gabriele Corcos to talk about about new book “Super Tuscan: Heritage Recipes and Simple Pleasures from Our Kitchen to Your Table” from Simon & Schuster – Touchstone Books, the latest cookbook he has published with his wife Debi Mazar a native New Yorker who made her film debut in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas and has appeared in more than seventy feature films, as well as HBO hit series Entourage and TV Land new series Younger. From this celebrity/chef husband-wife team and authors of the bestselling Extra Virgin cookbook comes this brand-new cookbook with over 100 delicious recipes that incorporate Tuscan flair with classic American dishes. With five seasons of their Cooking Channel show, Extra Virgin (TV series), still repeating regularly and their neighborhood Brooklyn, New York Italian café-slash-supper-club, The Tuscan Gun, thriving in its second year, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos have invited us again into their kitchen to share delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Good Italian cooking is family cooking. From potato gnocchi with a buttery red sauce just like how Gabriele's grandmother used to make it, to the Tuscan fried chicken marinated in classic Italian flavors to put a whole new spin on a traditional American recipe, Super Tuscan showcases the best of both cultures, and introduces unique recipes that can only come from a multicultural kitchen. Along with over 100 tasty recipes, Debi and Gabriele share entertaining anecdotes, useful tips, and day-to-day life in their household with over 125 stunning photographs. Super Tuscan will inspire you to make cooking a daily experience in your family life and live la dolce vita wherever you are. They are also appearing at some very special events that you can attend such as Monday, October 30th from 6-830pm at De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy's by Miele at Macy's Herald Square 8th Floor and on Wednesday, November 8th from 7-830pm at The Shanty at New York Distilling Companyfor The Author's Table hosted by Noah Rothbaum of The Daily Beast where he has a monthly literary series featuring authors who share our passion for spirits & food through their writing and proceeds from The Author's Table benefit the Brooklyn Public Library and the series is sponsored by Ragtime Rye and Women Who Whiskey. Also the book has already received critical acclaim from stars such Andrew Zimmern, Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann, Hilary Duff, Lee Schrager, Nina Y. Clemente, Zac Posen, and many more! With great pasta and sauces, you also may think about all the delicious bread you would want to eat to go with them as I love some good bread to go with my meal. Well we have the perfect person to talk about just that subject as we welcome Rustic Crust and American Flatbread CEO Brad Sterl on the show as well. It is the mission of American Flatbread to provide good, flavorful, nutritious food that gives both joy and health, and to share this food with others in ways sustainable to all. They set out to do this by: Creating a pleasant, fulfilling and secure workplace Producing, Packaging, marketing and distributing their products in an environmentally conscious way Trusting one another and practicing respectful relationships with those involved in this work Supporting with their voices and their buying power local, regional and sustainable agriculture, the forces of peace and understanding, the cultural, economic and environmental needs of peoples worldwide and the ecological needs of the wild flora and fauna Being an educational resource to the community Being a good neighbor Laughing and being of goodwill. Being grateful, respectful and forgiving and Encouraging these experiences in others and To make truly good food, food that not only fills our hunger and tastes good to our mouths but also nourishes, nurtures, and heals, we must start with good ingredients. American Flatbread is made with organic flour, organic tomatoes, and many organic & locally-farmed meats, veggies, and cheeses. American Flatbread sources ingredients from their unique, local network of farmers and producers and Rustic Crust pizza crusts are made with all natural, organic ingredients with no preservatives and GMOS. It all sounds delicious! That's us just getting started; we also have the pleasure of joining us in studio Jessica Hickey Kiefer who is the Sales and Event Planner for one of Philadelphia's Premier restaurants, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House. With almost 40 Years of Rich Tradition, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House was born in 1981 with a bold vision – to embody the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse. Since then, their purpose has remained the same. They keep this tradition alive, but with a modern, sleek twist, bringing the guest an unparalleled experience every time they dine. Just don't take our word for it, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House has earned awards from Wine Spectator, Business Insider, The New York Times, Vibe Vista Awards, Bloomberg Pursuits, and OpenTable to name a few. These awards are no surprise as Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse dry-aged steaks are tenderized to perfection up to 45 days before hitting your palette. This age-old technique intensifies the flavor in meat, bringing out sophisticated notes, such as hazelnut and blue cheese. Then if you didn't know, Sundays are prime time at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, when you can savor the Prime Pair, their $59 prix-fixe menu. Choose from a perfectly prepared 8 oz. Filet, Manhattan-Cut New York Strip, or Seared Salmon Filet paired with their signature Crab Cake, plus the salad and side of your fancy. Pairs well with interesting company, a robust wine, and an appreciation for the finer meals in life. Best of all, make your company holiday party a night to remember. Book your holiday event before October 31 and receive a $100 bonus card as a thank you from Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse. Celebrate a year well done and make a toast to your employees with remarkable food and wine in a lively, class-act atmosphere. Heading back to the food of Italy we are happy to welcome on the show Elisa Costantini the author of Italian Moms - The Art of Classic Italian Cooking & Tradition. Elisa was born in 1938 in Poggio Valle, Italy. The daughter of farmers, she learned to cook at a very young age as an apprentice to a local chef using simple, fresh ingredients to create wonderful food for those closest to her. After appearing on the Today Show and reoccurring guest spots on Rachael Ray Show, Elisa has signed with Sterling Publishing, a division of Barnes & Noble. Sterling released a hardback edition of her book in Fall 2017, and her new title Italian Moms – Something Old Something New will be released April 2018. The brand, Italian Moms, will also debut a line of Kitchen and Table Linens and Dinnerware in 2018. A treatment for a Motion Picture of her life story and immigration to the United States is also in the production stage. In May 2017, Elisa received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, for her lifetime achievements, service to those with special needs and her work with charities. What a thrill to talk to such an inspiration. Most shows would call it quits or be content with just one guest, but NOT US! How does all this food get cooked? In a kitchen of course and lucky us Chef Kathy Gold the owner of In The Kitchen Cooking School located in Downtown Haddonfield, New Jersey will also be coming in studio. Someone has to teach people how to cook and Chef Kathy is one of the best and most respected in the area as In the Kitchen Cooking School is the premier cooking school in the Delaware Valley. As featured in the HuffPost, Philadelphia Inquirer, the Courier Post, Bucks County Courier Times, and both New Jersey and NJ magazines, they offer deliciously creative and fun hands-on gourmet cooking classes, private parties, and team building events. Classes at In the Kitchen get students involved in every aspect of the art of cooking — just as if they were professional chefs. Students learn to prepare mise en place, cook with and without recipes, orchestrate a full meal, and plate their culinary creations. At the end of the evening, students dine together on the delicious meals they have created. WOW, that is what I call a show. Small Bites Radio correspondent Actor John DiRenzo will also be helping in studio with his valuable insight and experience in the culinary world and also be sure to catch him on QVC selling the high quality Copper Chef products. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's new book "A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc" from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is now available to buy, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist and appears on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, and Chef Barbie was named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling with recent autobiography "The Joke Man: Bow to Stern" from Post Hill Press with foreword by Artie Lange available to order on Amazon.com.Fat Jack's BBQ and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will TuneIn worldwide or catch the following day on iTunes or Player FM. 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Gather around as I tell the story of how a rebel alliance sought to topple corruption bringing balance to a wine region and won…sorta. 

Blaine Ashley is Founder of New York Champagne Week, Spirit of Cava, Fun with Franciacorta and Prosecco Pop Up, all designed to educate people on drinking bubbles. A 2016 Wine Enthusiast "40 Under 40," Blaine's own Champagne label is Bulle de Reve. Gian Annibale Rossi de Medelana oversees the vast and historic Castello del Terricio in Italy's Maremma where both indigenous and international grape varieties are harvested to produce Super Tuscan wines such as Lupicaia and Castello del Terricio.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Anna Martens began her wine career just outside of her home town of Adelaide, working with one of Australia's foremost authorities on winemaking, Brian Croser. After spending almost ten years at Petaluma, she wanted to spread her wine-wings. She spent some time in New Zealand studying for the Master of Wine, but soon ended up working at the prestigious Super-Tuscan estate of Ornellaia. This was where she met her eventual husband Eric Nairoo, and through his own business importing into the UK, she was introduced to natural wines. Eventually they decided to find somewhere she could produce her own wine, and they chose the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna, where she now produces Vino di Anna.

Montalcino is the Disneyland of the Italian wine world. A place where rolling hills and lush sunshine produce the often coveted Brunello di Montalcino. A wine made up of Tuscany's famous Sangiovese grape. There is no other wine Jason would rather splurge on for his birthday than a Brunello. We walk through Italy's different D.O.C. laws, from the introduction of Super Tuscan's in the 1970's to Montalcino being the first D.O.C.G. in the 1980's and sample wines from each designation. Wines Reviewed: Altesino - 2011 - Rosso di Altesino La Palazzetta - 2012 - Rosso di Montalcino  Caparzo - 2008 - Brunello di Montalcino  The Wine Word Dejour, 'Clone' explains the many variations of Sangiovese and why a Chianti can be so different from a Brunello. In Wine News, Anne alerts us to a Prosecco shortage and tries her best not to freak out about it. This week it is Scott's turn to apologize to his mother, but not about his language. Visit us on all the social medias! Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Vine - Vivino    

TODDCAST EPISODE 99: SHOW NOTES: Outline for this week’s episode: WINE WORD OF THE DAY Greetings Moonstoners, today is February 27th and on this day in 1964, government officials in Italy sought funding to help prop up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Engineers,mathematicians and historians met to decide how to keep the tower from falling […]

The theme for this month’s edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday is provided by food blogger Fatemeh of Gastronomie who challenged us to pick up a wine that was made in a batch of less than 250 cases. As fate would have it, the day this theme was announced I received a sample from a small winery for an upcoming show on Sangiovese. The wine was made in a garage in a batch of just 84 cases, so I took this as a sign that this wine was meant to be featured this month. The fact that it came from a winery that donates their profits to charity sealed the deal. So, for the first time since I started participating in this event, I will feature just one wine: Humanitas, L’Huile du Garagiste; a non-vintage red blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon made from Napa Valley fruit. A sort of Super Tuscan, California-style. The bottle is quite distinctive with the first U.S. commercial application of the Australian Zork closure that appears to be almost like a wax seal on the top. After peeling back the plastic, it took a bit of work to get the closure off the bottle, but it was much better than a recent experience I had with a synthetic cork in a Chilean Carmenere. So here are my tasting notes for this unique wine: Humanitas, L’Huile du Garagiste, Napa Valley NV ($30/received as a sample) - Deep ruby in color with complex aromas of raspberry, white pepper and earth; bright raspberry and black pepper flavors combine with noticeable, but supple, tannins and a long finish. A nice balance between the fruit and tannin makes this a delicious wine now and one I will age for another few years to see what develops. Score: 9/10 I found this to be a very individualistic wine and wanted to get a bit more background on the winery and the winemaker, so I interviewed Judd Wallenbrock the winemaker, proprietor and head bottle washer of Humanitas. If you listen to the podcast, you will hear our conversation about this wine and his cause. I have placed an order for more of this wine and encourage you to check it out yourself. It is not often that we can combine our passion for wine and charity at the same time. Thanks again to Fatemeh of the Gastronomie blog for a great theme and for Judd to spend a part of his day with me today. I’m looking forward to the last WBW of 2005 next month. Feedback: winecast@gmail.com | Audio comments: +01-206-33-WINE-9 (+01-206-339-4639) Copyright 2005 Tim Elliott. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/