Barolo vs Brunello: Big Italian Reds

Barolo and Brunello are Italian red wines. Barolo, made from 100% Nebbiolo, is robust with cherry, clay, rose, tar, and higher tannins. Brunello is 100% Sangiovese with bright red fruit and higher acid. Here’s what you need to know about Barolo vs. Brunello. Where Are Barolo and Brunello Wines Made? Barolo and Brunello are both […]

Is Spumante a Champagne?

Ah! The world of wine seems to swirl with more jargon than wine in your glass! The vocabulary specific to sparkling wine is no exception and can be particularly tricky. Spumante isn’t Champagne. Spumante is an Italian wine word for sparkling wines made in Italy that are greater than 3 atmospheres of pressure (ATM). Examples […]

Uncorking Nebbiolo Wines of Northern Italy

Nebbiolo, at home in northwestern Italy, is a classic grape first referenced all the way back in the 1200s! Today, this red grape crafts some of the world’s greatest food-friendly wines. Here’s what you need to know about this dry red wine of Italy.