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 .

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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 .

Peter Zemmer Schiava: A Red Wine to Sip Chilled

We may not have quite reached the summer equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, but summer weather is definitely here. We’ve just returned from the Midwest where the temperatures were in the 70s and 80s with similar humidity. The landscape was beautiful and green, but that humidity was not very pleasant. We’re now back to the dry heat we are used […] The post Peter Zemmer Schiava: A Red Wine to Sip Chilled appeared first on Pull That Cork .

There’s No Better Time Than Now for Pink Wine

Rosé is welcome in my glass regardless of the season, but, in springtime a gorgeous rosé reflects the color and vibrance of the season especially well. And just as I have an equal appreciation for both vibrant and delicate colors in our garden, I appreciate rosés of every shade. Today we are sipping a Languedoc rosé that is as perfumed […] The post There’s No Better Time Than Now for Pink Wine appeared first on Pull That Cork .

Hans Rottensteiner Schiava—Chill it or Not

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Primitivo from Puglia: A Red Wine for Cooler Days

Peter Zemmer Schiava: A Red Wine to Sip Chilled

There’s No Better Time Than Now for Pink Wine