Wine of the Month Larisa Code Featured Wine: Marco Abella Loidana Priorat Grape Variety: 55% Grenache, 35% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Priorat Country: Spain Denominacio’ d’Origen Qualificada Bio-dynamic Vineyard Vintage: 2017 Vinification: Fermentation in concrete Aging: French Oak for 12 months Color: Wild Blackberries Price: $30 While I was sipping a most lovely Spanish blend, Loidana, I got a text from […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa CodeFeatured Wine: Caravaglio Nero du Munti Corinto NeroGrape Variety: 100% Corinto NeroRegion: SalinaCountry: ItalyVintage: 2020Aging: 12 months in stainless steel and oakCertified OrganicMinimal InterventionColor: Deep Ruby RedPrice: $20-$25When I was younger, my love for all things Italian-American was intense. I loved watching the girls with all of their makeup and gold chains. Of course I loved all of the pizza […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa CodeFeatured Wine: GB OdoardiAppelation d’Orgine Protegee’ Grape Variety: 30% Gaglioppo, 30% Magliocco Canino, 15% Neretto Canino, 25% Greconero (Grape percentages vary based on which grapes are more productive)Region: CalabriaCountry: ItalyVintage: 2015Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steelAging: 12 months in barriquesColor: Deep Dark RedPrice: $30-$50Yep, you are right, I have another delicious wine for you this month – GB Odoardi, a wonderful red blend from […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa Code Featured Wine: Xavier Vignon Cuvée Viellies Vignes Appelation d’Orgine Protegee’ Grape Variety: 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah & ConsultRegion: Cotes Du RhoneCountry: FranceVintage: 2019Certified OrganicVinification: Grenache, Syrah/Cinsault and Mourvèdre ferment together for four weeks in stainless steel. No extraction during fermentation, only diffusion and passive exchange.Aging: Aged in concrete.Color: Deep Dark PurplePrice: Under $20 A long time ago, I read an article that exposed […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa CodeFeatured Wine: Le Fraghe Bardolino (Wild Strawberries) Denominazione di Origine ControllataFederazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI) Grape Variety: 80% Corvina 20% RondinellaRegion: VeronaCountry: ItalyVintage: 2020Certified OrganicUnfilteredVinification: The grapes are harvested in October. The two grape varieties are vinified separately. Maceration lasts 7-8 days and coincides with fermentation. The grapes are managed daily: delestage* in the morning and a pump over in […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa Code Featured Wine: Bott-Frigyes Kadarka Grape Variety: 100% KadarkaRegion: JuzsolovenskaCountry: SlovakiaVintage: 2020Certified OrganicUnfilteredVinification: Zero temperature control, open vat ‘Hamburger Method’*Aging: Six months in concrete and steel tanks with light bâtonnage* of sediments.Color: Cranberry RedPrice: Around $20 We are snowed in again, but I’m not complaining, as it makes the perfect excuse to sip delicious […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa Code Featured Wine: Atance Bobal Valencia Denominacion De OrigenGrape Variety: 100% BobalRegion: ValenciaCountry: SpainVintage: 2019Certified Organic/Sustainable PracticesVeganVinification: Grapes selected on site and harvested manually. Temperature-controlled fermentation.Aging: Six months in concrete and steel tanks with light bâtonnage* of sediments.Color: Dark Ruby RedPrice: Around $12 I am an avid thrifter, and recently came upon what I can only describe as a whirlwind of fabulous leisure wear. […]
Wine of the MonthLarisa Code Featured Wine: Pian delle Vigne Antinori Rosso di MontalcinoDOCGrape Variety: 100% SangioveseProduction Zone: Tuscany, Italy Vintage: 2018Certified OrganicVinification: Grapes are de-stemmed, receive a delicate pressing and then are transferred to stainless steel fermentation tanks for 8-10 days at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Aging: After malolactic fermentation is finished, the wine is transferred to oak casks for seven months.Color: Beautiful […]
Note: Create joy, one sip at a time. Featured Wine: Pere et Fils (Father & Son) HocharGrape Variety: 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Cabernet SauvignonProduction Zone: Bekaa Valley, LebanonVintage: 2018Vinification: Handpicked grapes on cool mornings, minimum intervention, minimum sulphur, no fining or filtering. The three varietals ferment seperately in cement vats for 15 days.Aging: Six months in Nevers French Oak […]
Note: Create joy, one sip at a time. Featured Wine: Cantine ColosiGrape Variety: 100% Nero D’AvolaProduction Zone: SicilyAppellation: Sicilia DOCVintage: 2018Maceration: Grapes left to macerate over grape skins for entire fermentationAging: Aged in stainless steel for six months and aged in bottle for three monthsWinemaker: Piero ColosiColor: Burgundy RedVeganPrice: Around $15 I had a wonderful month which included drinking some delicious wines, […]
