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Barba Vignafranca Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy.
October 18, 2012Grapes 100% Montepulciano [Mawn-teh-pool-CHA-noh] I personally always make the point of pronouncing it in as ridiculously strong of an Italian accent as possible, with plenty of hand gestures (no matter where I am): Montepulciano!!! Facts The first question I … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Abruzzo, Barba, Barba Vignafranca, Italy, Montepulciano, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine, Vignafranca | Leave a comment //Gran Sasso Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
July 23, 2011Grape 100% Montepulciano [Mawn-teh-pool-CHA-noh] It’s a fun grape to say, especially if you do so with a really bad Italian accent. Say it with me: “Montepulciano!!!” Facts I hope you’re paying attention, because this is going to get tricky for … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Abruzzo, Gran Sasso, Italy, Montepulciano | 6 Comments //Di Majo Norante Sangiovese, Umbria – Italy
June 7, 2011Grapes 100% Sangiovese [San-joe-vay-say] The name Sangiovese is thought to come from Sanguis Jovis or “Blood of Jove” (Jove being the Roman name for Jupiter), indicating that wines were made from Sangiovese grapes even back in Roman times. Facts Di … Continue reading
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