I recently was at a tasting that included D’Angelo Aglianico del Vulture. This red wine is made with 100% Aglianico (ah-YAH-nee-koe) grapes. During the tasting it was mentioned that Aglianico is one of the grapes that is on a short list of wines that may have been served at the Last Supper! If there is anything I love more than…
Author: Side Hustle Wino
As though I have been bitten by a bug, I am suddenly obsessed with learning about wine. Not only the tastes and smells and varietals, but viticulture and history. It seems the more you learn, the less you know and in the pursuit of knowledge, an entire lifestyle devoted to the grape unfolds.
What’s In a Label?
When talking about wine, there is quite a lot in, or on, a label. But I’m not talking about the legalities of compliance. I’m talking about the art. I like to believe that the label creates an unspoken connection between the winemaker and the consumer. I am a recovering obsessive cab disorder person. On the road to recovery,…