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Real Italian Wine

What does “real wine” really mean? This is what journalist Helen Gregory was on a mission to find out.

It took some digging around and talking with people in-the-know. In the end, it looks like she found it. Learn more in this article.

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Wine, Wine Grapes, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell Wine, Wine Grapes, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell

You Can’t Put a Label on This Wine

Moscato has become quite the trending wine in the US over the past 10 years. Many people are drawn to it because they like sweet wine. Moscato is an aromatic grape, giving Moscato wine more facets to appreciate, yet, the popularity of the wine has made it a victim of its own success, with a plethora of just average (or below average) picks which are neither balanced or expressive.

But, did you know that there are tricks to make a really good Moscato wine? Whether it’s the traditional Moscato d’Asti or an orange wine made from moscato grapes, many Moscato wines should not be shunned or looked down upon. It’s like finding a pearl in the rough. And we make it easier for you. Beware: your opinion of Moscato wine is about to change.

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Wine Grapes, Wine Education, Wine Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Grapes, Wine Education, Wine Jacqueline Mitchell

A Wine That Wakes Up Your Taste Buds

Hear the story of the Ukrainian woman turned winemaker in the Modena province of Italy who was on a mission to make a monovarietal wine from a rare grape that thrives only in high altitudes. She made several attempts and then Sgarbato was born. This Pet Nat sparkling wine made from 100% Uva Tosca,  an ancient grape whose wine was described as "really healthy" by a 17th century Italian agronomist, is like drinking cranberry juice as a sparkling wine. Uva Tosca was abandoned after phylloxera, and thanks to Irene of Frignano, it is making a comeback in Italy's Emilia Romagna region. Read on to learn about this "underdog grape" and to explore the rich cultural heritage in the land where this grape was born.

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Wine, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell Wine, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell

Orange You Ready To Discover Orange Wine?

Dive into the world of orange wine, a unique style crafted using an ancient technique. These intriguing wines, also known as skin-contact whites, are made from white grapes left in contact with their skins during fermentation, resulting in surprising orange hues and bold, complex flavors. Often classified as natural wines, they offer a fascinating alternative to traditional white and red styles, attracting curious palates with their unique character.

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