The Aglianico grape is said to be one of the three big wines of Italy along with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Join Dave as he tastes a 2019 Basilisco Teodosio Aglianico del Vulture and see if this really is a top wine!
Friday, January 28, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
Time to Taste a Light, Bright, Italian Delight - for under $20!!
Here’s a light, bright Italian Valpolicella blend that is perfect for sipping on its own or with a nice charcuterie board!
Verona is where Valpolicella is made and this one is a light bodied, medium alcohol blend that is very easy drinking.
Friday, January 14, 2022
I Recommend That You Taste This Spanish Blend
This time we try a wine from the Montsant region of Spain - called Mas Donis. This blend of Grenache and Syrah is very tasty and comes at a very reasonable price. This wine is a 2016 Monstant. Celler de Capcanes Mas Donis Old Vines blend that sells for just $25.
Friday, January 7, 2022
He Knows His Tempranillos!
Here's the first wine tasting video of 2022 - a Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero in Spain. He knows his Tempranillos - especially this one at this price! This is a 2018 Ribera del Duero Sarmentero Roble.
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