Download this August Newsletter Segment Fletcher Langhe Nebbiolo duo & 2023 Barbarescos After representing Dave Fletcher in California and a couple other markets since the 2016 vintage, now we’re proud to represent him throughout the entire United States market. Though the wines have been available in New York for several years, our representation there begins this month. Who would’ve thought...[ read more ]
The extinct volcano Monte Vulture, whose eruptions shaped the soils of northern Basilicata Download this August Newsletter Segment Madonna delle Grazie Aglianico del Vulture Crus and Aglianico bianco I will relentlessly contend that Aglianico is one of the world’s most undervalued red grapes, one of its most unexpectedly versatile, and perhaps one of its most misunderstood. Madonna delle Grazie’s range...[ read more ]
(Download complete pdf here) Who doesn’t love a good prodigy story? Our wine world abounds with hyperbole about the genius and extraordinary talent of the very young. This makes it a bit of a conundrum when deciding to include wine professionals in this category of inspired people (at least when compared to musicians and artists) because viticulture and winemaking aren’t...[ read more ]
The two prevailing names for zucchini suggest a split personality. The Italian name, which we obviously employ in the U.S. too, Zucchini, is a sort of silly word that sounds a bit like a clown who performs at kids’ birthday parties. (Oh, yes, there it is: http://www.zucchinibrothers.com/ ) On the other hand, the name favored by the French and English,...[ read more ]
