Welcome to Part 2 of the reports from my media trip earlier this summer to Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore region. You can check out Part 1 here before you get too excited about Part 2, okay?? Anyway, let’s start featuring some of the more interesting producers from that jaunt: Tenuta d’Asolo Progress For this trip,…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 7, 2024
2020 Giusti ‘Antonio’ Tenuta Aria Valentina (Rosso Veneto): Savory, sexy, spicy, and authentic take on a Bord’x-sinpired red blend. $NA A-
2023 Borgo Conventi Collio Friulano (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): A mineral, nutty, heady, lemony bargain. $25 A-
2009 Bel Casel Col Fondo Vino Frizzante (Bianco da Tavola): Biscuit, blossoms, a bounty of apples, and bodacious awesomeness. $NA A-…
“City of 1,000 Horizons” (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco Superiore Part 1: Masterclass)
During the 4th of July festivities in the States, I had the good fortune to take part in a media tour of a region I’ve long longed (see what I did there?) to visit: Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore. I’ve written about this largely unsung area of bubbly production before, and you can check out that…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 30, 2024
2019 Michele Chiarlo ‘Palas’ (Barolo): Earthy, savory, and not afraid to flex its muscular side. $NA A-
NV Castagner Grappa Riserva 7 Anni ‘Fuoriclasse Leon’ (Trentino): Further proof that the Italians tend to keep all the good Grappa for themselves… $NA A-
2023 Elena Walch Pinot Bianco Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige): As always, a mineral-rich, fresh-as-a-daisy bargain. $23 A-…