Sangiovese vs Nebbiolo
Two classic, Italian red wines, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, need to be in your wine closet, but what’s the difference between them? Sangiovese is a red Italian wine with a medium body, chalky firm tannins, and subtle cherry and herbal notes. Nebbiolo, a paler Italian red, has screaming high acid, rasping tannins with rose and tar […]
Sangiovese vs Zinfandel: What’s the Difference
When it comes to red wines, two popular contenders that stand out are Sangiovese and Zinfandel. Italy’s Sangiovese exhibits a medium body, pronounced acidity, high tannins, and a combination of crunchy cherry and herbal notes. Zinfandel has a fuller body with softer tannins, offering red berries and warm spice. You’ll find both wines for $15-$50 […]
Sangiovese vs Cabernet Sauvignon
If you’re just getting into wine, you will be faced with a choice: Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese? Which will you choose? Sangiovese has a medium body, high acid and tannins, and crunchy cherry and herbal notes. Cabernet Sauvignon has a heavier body, firmer tannins, black fruit, mint, and spice. Both are used in blends and […]
Sangiovese vs Pinot Noir
When it comes to red wines, you’re going to come across two popular drinkers: Sangiovese and Pinot Noir. Italy’s Sangiovese has a medium body, biting acidity with high tannins and crunchy cherry and herbal notes. Pinot Noir tends to have a lighter body, softer tannins, red berries, and warm spice. You’ll find both wines in […]
Easiest Appetizers for Wine Tasting: 14 Great Picks
If you’re in the habit of hosting last-minute wine tastings, or just not that into cooking, then you’ll want super easy appetizer options. The easiest appetizers for wine tastings are pre-packaged, shelf-stable, or easy to grab and go. Foods like popcorn, chips, cheese, olives, and even sushi are great appetizer options that complement wine tastings. […]
What Wine Tastes Like Fruit? 10 Great Options
I love fruity wines. Pungent, strong, unabashed fruity powerhouses. Five delicious, fruity white wines are Moscato d’Asti, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Torrontes, and Riesling. Five fruity red wines are Lambrusco, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Beaujolais Nouveau, and Sangiovese (Chianti). Fruity aromas come from the grape and winemaking process, making some wines fruitier than others. Here’s what you […]
What Wine Tastes Like Strawberries?
One of the most fascinating things about wine is that they come in so many different flavors, including strawberry. Fruit wines made from strawberries will always taste like strawberries, but other wines made from grapes taste like strawberries, too. Look for wines made from Grenache or Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo. Chianti, Rioja, and […]
Wine Flights: Everything You Need to Know
If you hang around wine people long enough, you’re going to run across the term “wine flight”. A wine flight is not, in fact, an airplane full of wine nerds – though I’d be up for that! A wine flight is a set of different but related servings of wine. Typically a wine flight is […]
What’s Better? DOCG, DOC, IGT, and VdT Italian Wines
Reading Italian wine labels can feel a little cryptic, especially if you’re standing in the wine aisle of your local store and holding two bottles that look essentially the same. If you want the highest quality Italian wines, then choose a DOCG Italian wine, sometimes written out as Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. DOC […]
Buttery Red Wines: What It Means, How It Tastes, Finding Buttery Red Wines
Red wines can be tricky for the average wine drinker because they include not just the qualities of the grape, but also present the unique touch of the winemaker. And if you’ve ever smelled or tasted a buttery red wine, then you’ve definitely detected the hand of your winemaker! Buttery red wines can refer to […]