An Introduction to Lugana with a Glass of Turbiana

Lugana DOC is a small wine region situated along the southern shore of Lake Garda, in Northern Italy. And while the region lies between the provinces of Brescia and Verona, and sits astride two wine regions, Lombardy and Veneto, it is firmly committed to just one grape variety: Turbiana. If you are a curious wine drinker looking for a taste […] The post An Introduction to Lugana with a Glass of Turbiana appeared first on Pull That Cork .

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Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA

Today we are sipping a bit closer to home. In our glass is a red blend from the volcanic soils of High Valley AVA in Lake County, Northern California. We will take a look at the region, the winery and the sustainability of cork closures. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Lake County’s AVAs Lake County is situated […] The post Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days

We’ve spent quite a lot of time in Italy recently — at least in terms of the wines we’re tasting. We’ve mostly been sipping northern Italy — a couple of versions of Schiavo (aka Vernatsch) from Alto Adige, and then a delightfully aromatic Turbiana from Lugana. All were perfect for warmer weather and lighter meals. With the change of seasons, […] The post Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not

Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy’s most northern wine region, situated along Italy’s border with Austria, and Alto Adige is the northernmost part of Trentino-Alto Adige. Today we are tasting Schiava, a red grape variety, made in Alto Adige. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Alto Adige, which used to be part of Austria, is also known as Südtirol and […] The post Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not appeared first on Pull That Cork .

An Introduction to Lugana with a Glass of Turbiana

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Brassfield Eruption Red Blend: A Taste of High Valley AVA

Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days

Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not