DOCSLIB.ORG

Four Wines from Central Italy

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Four Wines from Central Italy Four Wines from Central Italy These wines are all from the heart of mainland Italy, roughly halfway between the northern alpine mountains and the southern tip reaching towards Africa. They have been selected to try to show something of the range and diversity of Italian wines and to reflect particular indigenous qualities and traditions. The huge variety of Italian wine is a consequence of over 350 grapes officially granted ‘authorised’ status and a long shoreline and extensive mountains and foothills which provide different altitudes, climates and soil conditions. This selection shows the differences that can be found within a fairly narrow latitudinal range and from a limited number of grape varieties. These differences can be quite pronounced, even from wines made from the same grape. Each wine has been designated either DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata – Controlled Designation of Origin) or DOCG (Denominazione di Origine e Garantita – Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin). The DOG designation system was launched in 1963. Later, the DOCG classification was introduced to provide a top tier of Italian wines. In 2014 there were 332 DOCs and 73 DOCGs. The top level was special because government officials would actually taste the final wines. If they passed the taste test, a band would be affixed around the bottle’s neck to signify approval and prevent anyone tampering with the wine once it had achieved its designation. Within both categories the term ‘Classico’ is used to identify wines produced in the historically oldest part of the designated region according to strict traditional winemaking methods. ‘Classico’ is an indicator of the quality of a wine and suggests that the wine is better than one that does not include this term on its label. Wine Classification Supplier Price Grapes Alcohol Supplier’s Notes Orvieto 2014 DOC Classico Sainsbury £5.00 50% Trebbiano 12% Medium dry (4)soft and fruity – ripe pear, vanilla and honey (Winemaker’s Toscana notes – serve with spicy salami or pasta Selection) 30% Verdello 20% Grechetto Verdicchio DOC Classico Sainsbury £8.00 85% Verdiccio 12% Dry (2) - complex and elegant – a refreshing white with dei Castelli di (Taste the (£6 on Blanco citrus notes and a mineral finish – perfect with seafood and Jesi 2014 Difference) 5/2/16) 15% Trebbiano shellfish pasta dishes Italia Chianti DOCG Lidl £4.49 Sangiovese blend 12.5% Very good (85) - medium bodied (c) – ruby red colour, dry 2014 (£3.99, (min. 75%) flavour, harmonic and spicy bouquet 5/2/16) Brunello di DOCG Lidl £14.99 100% Sangiovese 15% Very good (86) - medium to full bodied (e) - bouquet of Montalcino tobacco and notes of vanilla – complex aromas of fruitcake, 2009 sweet spices and cedar, now fully mature and intensely flavoured – dry on the finish and best drunk with food Sainsbury’s Winemaker’s Selection Orvieto Classico 2014 DOC This wine is made in Umbria in the commune of Orvieto. In the Decanter World Wine Awards, 2015, it was awarded a bronze medal. Judges noted “medium sweetness and rich in style on the palate, with some tropical fruit aromas and flavours, and an entering touch of tea leaf aroma”. In customer reviews, 83% (5 out of 6) said they would recommend this wine and overall, gave it a 4-star (out of 5) rating. There was one negative comment about corked bottles. All the others were positive. Their comments included the following remarks: Too quaffable! Enough said. Far too quaffable, will def buy more (5*) Enjoyable, underrated wine. A very nice tasting and pleasant wine (4*) Great Italian wine. This Orvieto is the best by far. It is what I would call a full bodied medium sweet wine. I first discovered this wine in an Italian restaurant. It needs to be served cold. There are other versions of Orvieto available but not to this standard. Other versions I find too dry. This wine can be enjoyed on its own. Probably the best white wine in Sainsbury’s. (5*) Lovely refreshing wine. Great easy drinking refreshing wine. Good for the summer. (4*) Italian restaurant’s best kept secret. This has to be one of the most underrated Italian whites in the UK. Orvieto is one of the lighter summer wines that blends with any fish or pasta dish or summer dessert. I’ve often been served this wine in Italy with squid or other sea food dishes – love it. (5*) Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2014 DOC This wine is produced in the in the hilly territory around the town of Jesi in the province of Ancona within the region of Marche. The area features fortified villages (castelli) built in medieval times which are referred to in the wine’s full DOC title. It was awarded “Commended” status in the 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards. The judges noted that they found it to be “full and fresh with apricot, citrus and lemon with a touch of honey and almond”. This wine was recommended twice in 2015 by Victoria Moore, writing in The Telegraph. In August she described it as an herbaceous, un-oaked white with a bit of lemon, thyme and basil and a clipped, staccato style which would go well with mozarella, basil and tomato salad. In October she wrote “Verdicchio is well on its way to become a new household staple. The white grape, mainly grown in the Marche area of Italy makes refreshing white wines with a tinge of herbal astringency and bright lemon charm that makes them delicious with pasta in a white sauce (that’s non-tomato, rather than béchamel). In 7 customer reviews it received a rating of 4.1 (out of 5) stars with 83%, saying that they would recommend it. Here is a representative selection of their comments. Average ... It’s packed with tannins. Some say crisp. I say tart. Really tart. Average white wine with no developing taste (2*) Gorgeous ... crisp, refreshing, perfect with/without food – good value for money – the taste is worth it. Another Taste the Difference winner (5*) Fabulous ...crisp, refreshing, delicious. This is a regular buy for me (5*) A good quality wine ... a classy wine at an affordable price. Smooth and well rounded (4*) Great value for money ... excellent quality. At this price, comparable to higher priced wines (4*) Suits my palate ... my favourite white, great with and without food (5*) Perfect balance ... refreshing citrus crispness set against a depth of palate that matches its deep straw colour. It goes particularly well with fried white fish such as sole or bass fillets (4*) Chianti DOCG 2014 (Lidl) Chianti is the largest wine making area in Tuscany. There are a number of regional sub-divisions of Chianti (Classico, Colli Aretini, Montalbano, Ruffina etc.) but this wine could be made from grapes grown anywhere in the entire Chianti DOCG area. It must contain a minimum of 75% Sangiovese grapes to meet the Chianti DOCG regulations. This wine, or previous versions of it, won awards in 2014 and 2015. It was awarded bronze medals in both the 2015 International Wine Challenge and the 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards. Judges noted redcurrants, bitter cherries and herbs on the nose and clean, fresh, fruity tastes on the palate. In 2014 it was awarded bronze medals in both the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine and Spirit Competition. Here is a representative selection of comments from customer reviews of this wine (taken from Lidl and Vivino websites). Superb ... wonderful depth of flavour (5*) Smooth and flavoursome ... went down very well with Rigatoni all’ Arrabiato - just goes to show you don’t have to spend a lot of money for a nice wine! Well done Lidl (4*) Very smooth and for the money it’s great (3*) Flavour dissipates quickly leaving some acidity. Not complex and looses quality (2*) After being left open for 15 minutes this wine had a strong but not overpowering taste. Matched the occasion well (4*) Mellow, quaffable and not too intense. Would recommend for a glass midweek (4*) Very enjoyable, smooth, fruity with a nice aftertaste (4*) Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2009 (Lidl) This wine, produced in vineyards surrounding Montalcino, Tuscany,about 120km south of Florence, is said to be the boldest expression of the Sangiovese grape. Montalcino is a small medieval village, about 1,850 ft above sea level. Customer reviews (as reported in Wine Moments by Lidl Swiss) gave an overall rating of 3.7 from 8 submissions (74%). This seems fairly low but half of the reviewers gave full points so opinion is evidently divided. Professional reviewers are more positive. ... approachable and gamey. (Anthony Rose, The Independent) ... top quality sangiovese ... luxuriate in the dense black cherry backbone and the nutty chocolate influences (Brian Elliot, Mid Week Wines) ... a big mature, powerful red, this smells of game, truffles and stewed fruits. There’s vanilla flavour. It’s velvet smooth and there’s a big warm kick to the finish – bring out the beef. (Rose Murray Brown, The Scotsman, Food and Drink) ... quite pale with bricking round the edges, reddy brown rather than purply ... it smelled of balsamic and a little Bovril ... dry with medium acidity and smooth tannins. There was a bit of dried fruit and nuts, not quite sherry, but a little Christmas cakey. At the same time there was a meatiness, more Bovril or Marmite than mushrooms. I enjoyed it ... it wasn’t my favourite Brunello di Montalcino but I’d have it again. (Golly’s Wine Drops) ... medium garnet in colour shows the age and the cherry, fruitcake and leather smells are great to have a sniff of.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • House Wine & Specialties Sparkling Wines and Champagnes White Wines
    20-Jan Bin# Sparkling Wines and Champagnes Split Bottle 12/13 Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (Spain) $8.50 (187mL) $27 #1 Sparkling Wine of the world. Crisp while balanced for a soft finish with hints of pear and bright citrus. 14/15 Mionetto Prosecco Gold Label (Italy) $9 (187mL) $27 Very Dry, fresh and light with bouquet of apple, lemon and nutty flavors. 16 Martini & Rossi Asti (Italy) $32 Made from Moscato Bianco grapes of Northern Italy giving it a sweet profile of tangerine, honeysuckle, vanilla and honey. 17/18 Moet & Chandon “White Star” Extra Dry (France) $50 (375mL) $100 Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes giving it a crisp citrus flavor with a hint of ginger. 19 Cuvee Dom Perignon (France) $300 The world’s most famous luxury cuvee’-- rich and flavorful, dry and impeccable balanced with pinpoint effervescence. White Wines Glass Bottle 21 Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott (Marlboro, New Zealand) $30 Perfectly balanced, fruit forward wine with hints of pineapple and grapefruit. 23 Bianco, Villa Antinori, Toscano (Tuscany, Italy) $25 70% Trebbiano and Malvasia, 30% Chardonnay Toscana and Pinot Grigio, smooth with hints of candied fruits and a floral finish. 24 Pinot Grigio “Atesino”, Cavit (Tre Venezie, Italy) $20 A specialty of Northern Italy... very dry and elegant with gentle spice in the aroma. 25 Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita (Alto Adige, Italy) $48 A dry, medium bodied white; fresh and attractive with a good backbone of acidity. 26 Orvieto Classico, Antinori, Campogrande (Umbria, Italy) $24 Blend of Procanico, Grechetto, Verdello, Drupeggio and Malvasia grapes with citrus tones and soft pear finish.
    [Show full text]
  • 1000 Best Wine Secrets Contains All the Information Novice and Experienced Wine Drinkers Need to Feel at Home Best in Any Restaurant, Home Or Vineyard
    1000bestwine_fullcover 9/5/06 3:11 PM Page 1 1000 THE ESSENTIAL 1000 GUIDE FOR WINE LOVERS 10001000 Are you unsure about the appropriate way to taste wine at a restaurant? Or confused about which wine to order with best catfish? 1000 Best Wine Secrets contains all the information novice and experienced wine drinkers need to feel at home best in any restaurant, home or vineyard. wine An essential addition to any wine lover’s shelf! wine SECRETS INCLUDE: * Buying the perfect bottle of wine * Serving wine like a pro secrets * Wine tips from around the globe Become a Wine Connoisseur * Choosing the right bottle of wine for any occasion * Secrets to buying great wine secrets * Detecting faulty wine and sending it back * Insider secrets about * Understanding wine labels wines from around the world If you are tired of not know- * Serve and taste wine is a wine writer Carolyn Hammond ing the proper wine etiquette, like a pro and founder of the Wine Tribune. 1000 Best Wine Secrets is the She holds a diploma in Wine and * Pairing food and wine Spirits from the internationally rec- only book you will need to ognized Wine and Spirit Education become a wine connoisseur. Trust. As well as her expertise as a wine professional, Ms. Hammond is a seasoned journalist who has written for a number of major daily Cookbooks/ newspapers. She has contributed Bartending $12.95 U.S. UPC to Decanter, Decanter.com and $16.95 CAN Wine & Spirit International. hammond ISBN-13: 978-1-4022-0808-9 ISBN-10: 1-4022-0808-1 Carolyn EAN www.sourcebooks.com Hammond 1000WineFINAL_INT 8/24/06 2:21 PM Page i 1000 Best Wine Secrets 1000WineFINAL_INT 8/24/06 2:21 PM Page ii 1000WineFINAL_INT 8/24/06 2:21 PM Page iii 1000 Best Wine Secrets CAROLYN HAMMOND 1000WineFINAL_INT 8/24/06 2:21 PM Page iv Copyright © 2006 by Carolyn Hammond Cover and internal design © 2006 by Sourcebooks, Inc.
    [Show full text]
  • A Tour Through the Vineyards of Italy the Etruscan Legacy Video
    A Tour Through the Vineyards of Italy Presented by BANFI VINTNERS The Etruscan Legacy Video 1 Italy • ITALIAN WINE FACTS •Wine has been produced in Italy for over 4000 years •Ancient Greeks dubbed it “Enotria” - land of wine •Romans propagated the cult of Bacchus - establishing a flourishing wine trade thousands of years ago •Largest producer of wine in the world •Today over 4000 different wines are produced in Italy’s 20 regions •Hundreds of different grape varieties BANFI VINTNERS HOW ITALIAN WINES ARE NAMED •Grape Variety •Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, etc. •Area/Zone of Production •Barolo, Chianti, Gavi, Valpolicella, etc. •Grape Variety and Area/Zone •Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brachetto d’Acqui, etc. •Fantasy /Proprietary names Excelsus, Sassicaia, Summus, Tignanello, etc. BANFI VINTNERS ITALIAN WINE LAWS •Denomination of Origin Laws •Created in 1963 •Patterned after the Appellation Controllee of France •Updated in 1992, 1996, etc. •85% rule •Four categories emerged: •DOCG •First DOCG awarded to Brunello and then Barolo in 1980 •DOC •First DOC awarded to Vernaccia di San Gimignano in 1966 •IGT •VDT BANFI VINTNERS 2 VINO da TAVOLA Table Wine • Simplest wines • Can be blended from many areas (not allowed in IGT, DOC, DOCG) • May not be labelled with area/zone/region of production or carry a vintage date or variety name - may only list red, white, rose on label. • Few government controls BANFI VINTNERS IGT Indication of Typical Geographic Origin Over 120 wines from 18 regions - no IGT’s in Piedmont and
    [Show full text]
  • Orvieto Classico Superiore DOC 2019
    TENUTA DI SALVIANO Orvieto Classico Superiore DOC 2019 REGION: Italy / Umbria Orvieto GRAPES: Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico), Grechetto, Verdello, Sauvignon Blanc Tenuta di Salviano was purchased by the Principe Corsini family in the late 17th century. The propety has Ethruscan and Roman descent, in fact the main house on Salviano was a Roman villa and somewhere on the estate is a necropolis. Donna Nerina Corsini married Il Marchese Enrico Incisa della Rocchetta, and their two children Giovanni and Eleonora are now the owners of Tenuta di Salviano. Il Marchese Giovanni Incisa della Rocchetta manages the estate and oversees the winemaking with his wife, La Marchesa Tara. The Orvieto Classico Superiore zone, the heartland of Umbria’s distinct whites, is characterized by higher elevations and cooler temperatures. The vineyards are overlooking Lago di Corbara on the south bank. Soils here are a composite of clay and limestone. Given soils and climatic conditions, whites here are defined by higher aromatics, structure derived from total acids, and freshness. HARVEST NOTE A moderately rainy and cool spring which delayed flowering slightly, followed by a balanced start to summer with occasional high temperatures in July and August. Early September has been enjoying cool nights with occasional rain showers. The production is expected to be slightly decreased for 2019 due to the lack of rain during ripening, but this is still to be determined. TASTING NOTE It has a bright pale yellow color. On the nose it offers sensations of undergrowth such as hawthorn, arbutus, daisies and yellow-fleshed fruits, with echoes of herbs. On the palate it is rounded, the tangy texture and mineral recollections give this wine an unexpected crispy touch.
    [Show full text]
  • Umbria: Introduction, Geography, and Terroir
    9/19/2018 Umbria: Introduction, Geography, and Terroir Unknown Italy Summit Part Three Umbria 43°N 1 9/19/2018 Umbria Tiber River Totally Landlocked! Plains Chiascio River of Gubbio Marche Lake Trasimeno Tuscany . Assisi The Tiber Umbrian Valley Valley Apennines Nera River Paglia River . Monte Vettore Topino River 2,476 m (8,123 ft) . Orvieto Spoleto Tiber Plains Valley of Terni Lazio Terroir: Umbria Totally landlocked—most areas between 90 and 120 miles (145 to 190 km) from the sea Bordered on the east by the Apennine Mountains Extending westward towards Lazio and Tuscany = rolling hills interspersed with wide river basins and small, isolated depressions (plains) Typical Climate: Eastern portions: Continental (with snow in winter) Western portions: Warm Mediterranean Precipitation: Perugia: 800 to 900 mm (31–35 inches) Annual Orvieto: 700 to 800 mm (28–31 inches) Annual The Umbria IGT covers the entire area and allows for the production of a wide range of wines Principal White Grape Varieties: Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscana (Procanico) Other Approved White Grape Varieties: Bellone, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Drupeggio (Canaiolo Bianco) Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Maceratino, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Müller-Thurgau, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sylvaner Verde, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Principal Red Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Sagrantino,
    [Show full text]
  • Italy Rocca•Delle•Macìe
    Rocca•delle•Macìe Wine•Region:•Tuscany,•Italy•••••Date•Established:•1973•••••Winemaker:•Luca•Francioni While the late Italo Zingarelli, a successful film producer best known for his popular spaghetti westerns, bought Rocca delle Macie (pronounced •• CamPomaccione morellino Di sCansano DoCG •• roccato iGt 50% Sangiovese Grosso and 50% Cabernet ROH-kah DELL-eh mah CHEE-ah) in Tuscany’s 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. Sauvignon. 90 Points - Wine Advocate, August 2013. Chianti Classico district back in 1973, he embarked on a new career as one of Tuscany’s more unlikely 89 Points - Wine Spectator, November 2013. wine producers. •• ruBizzo iGt 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot. Working closely with his son Sergio, Zingarelli •• Chianti ClassiCo DoCG 95% Sangiovese, 5% restored the property that Sergio, together with his wife Daniela and their two children, now call home. Merlot. 89 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2013. •• sasyr iGt 60% Sangiovese and 40% Syrah. 93 Points - Then a tumbled down 14th-century farmstead near “Platinum Medal Winner” Robert Whitley, San Diego International Wine the village of Castellina in Chianti, it was surrounded Competition, 2014 by acres of neglected vines. The vineyards were •• Chianti ClassiCo riserva DoCG replanted, the nearby Sant’Alfonso estate was 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. acquired, and a state-of-the-art cellar was built and “TreBicchieri,” – Gambero Rosso, 2013. 90 Points - Wine Spectator, October 2014. •• serGio zinGarelli Chianti ClassiCo Gran installed with the latest winemaking equipment. The Zingarellis left nothing to chance in their quest to selezione DoCG 90% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino. create a stellar Tuscan wine estate. •• moonlite tosCana iGt 35% Chardonnay, 30% Vermentino, 95 Points, James Suckling, June 30, 2014 By 1978, Rocca delle Macie had become one of 20% Pinot Grigio, 15% Trebbiano.
    [Show full text]
  • Producer Tenuta Le Velette
    Tenuta le Velette Italy - Umbria When sitting on the terrace of the estate of Le Velette, with a glass of wine in hand, it is difficult to decide which masterpiece gives more pleasure, the striking view of the Orvieto Duomo or Corrado and Cecilia (brother and sister) Bottai’s Orvieto Classico. The family owned estate of Le Velette lies high on some of the most coveted land in the heart of the zone of Orvieto Classico. Well the tradition of wine making at the estate dates back to the Etruscans, the current family has been making wine there since the 1870s. The Bottais are not people to sit on their ancient and noble laurels. They have worked hard to establish an intelligent equilibrium between tradition and modern enological techniques. Here, no grapes or wine is bought. Everything that goes into the bottle is carefully and selectively harvested from their own 90 hectares (222 acres) of vineyards. So dedicated are they to quality Founded that they allow no more than 60 minutes at most to pass from when the grapes are picked to when they are pressed. 1870 Orvieto should be a careful and harmonious blending of several grape Wine Production Area types, the percentages of which are strictly dictated by DOC law. The Italy - Umbria - Orvieto DOC Bottais use the minimum percentage of a select clone of Procanico (Trebbiano) and the maximum percentages of Grechetto and Owners Drupeggio, which are the grapes that really give the wine its body and Corrado Bottai structure. They also use the maximum allowable of Verdello, which adds finesse and balance, and then add just a touch of Malvasia for Winemaker dimension.
    [Show full text]
  • Umbria: Introduction, Geography, and Terroir
    9/17/2018 Umbria: Introduction, Geography, and Terroir Unknown Italy Summit Part Three Umbria 43°N 1 9/17/2018 Umbria Tiber River Totally Landlocked! Plains Chiascio River of Gubbio Marche Lake Trasimeno Tuscany . Assisi The Tiber Umbrian Valley Valley Apennines Nera River Paglia River . Monte Vettore Topino River 2,476 m (8,123 ft) . Orvieto Spoleto Tiber Plains Valley of Terni Lazio Terroir: Umbria Totally landlocked—most areas between 90 and 120 miles (145 to 190 km) from the sea Bordered on the east by the Apennine Mountains Extending westward towards Lazio and Tuscany = rolling hills interspersed with wide river basins and small, isolated depressions (plains) Typical Climate: Eastern portions: Continental (with snow in winter) Western portions: Warm Mediterranean Precipitation: Perugia: 800 to 900 mm (31–35 inches) Annual Orvieto: 700 to 800 mm (28–31 inches) Annual The Umbria IGT covers the entire area and allows for the production of a wide range of wines Principal White Grape Varieties: Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscana (Procanico) Other Approved White Grape Varieties: Bellone, Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Drupeggio (Canaiolo Bianco) Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Maceratino, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Müller-Thurgau, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sylvaner Verde, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Principal Red Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Sagrantino,
    [Show full text]
  • Wacky Wondrous White Wines of Italy
    Wacky, Whismical, Wondrous White Wines of Italy Society of Wine Educators August 2018 PASSIONATE ROOTS Environmental Responsibility We are an Italian-American family founded in 1919 by our grandfather, John ConsumerMariani DrivenSr. We remain family-owned today and our values have remained the Highlysame. Rated Our pioneering spirit coupled with passion and our love of fine wine Leadershiphas built Banfi into America’s leading wine marketer and fine wine producer over the last four decades Innovation Our mission Hottestis to Categories nurture our leadership position by offering wines of superior quality & Value authenticity, and fostering the appreciation of wine through education, while maintaining family ownership, business ethics, and a culture of teamwork and pride in shared success. 3rd Generation President and CEO Cristina Mariani-May A Family Story 3 Generations – Family Owned and Operated • The Banfi name comes from the aunt of Giovanni F. Mariani Sr., Teodolinda Banfi • In 1919, in New York, Giovanni F. Mariani Sr. founded Banfi in honor of his aunt. • It was Giovanni Mariani’s two sons, John and Harry, who expanded Banfi Vintners, and founded the Castello Banfi vineyard estate in Montalcino. • Today, the third generation, CEO and President ```Cristina Mariani- May, looks after their Italian properties as well as the thriving import business in the US. Global Hospitality Where our Families Live Banfi Vintners - Old Brookville, NY Castello Banfi /Banfi Tuscany Riunite – Emilia Romagna, Italy Fontana Candida – Rome, Italy Banfi Piemonte Bolla – Veneto, Italy Sartori – Verona, Italy Emiliana - Chile Pacific Rim – Pacific NW 5 ITALY ITALIAN WINE LAWS HOW ITALIAN WINES ARE NAMED… • Grape Variety - Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, etc.
    [Show full text]
  • Challenges for Future Cool Climate Winegrape Production Using Current and “New” Cultivars and Novel Cultural Approaches
    Challenges for Future Cool Climate Winegrape Production Using Current and “New” Cultivars and Novel Cultural Approaches Dr. G. Stanley Howell, Professor Emeritus of Viticulture Dr. Paolo Sabbatini, Assistant Professor of Viticulture Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University and Dr. James A. Wolpert, Extension Viticulturist UC-Davis What are the Challenges? • Seasonal Variability • a) Growing Degree Days • b) Growing Season Length • c) Precipitation – How much, and when? • d) Winter cold • e) Frost damage Expansion in Cold Winters From 4a (-30F, -34C) to 7b (0F, -15C) The problems Cold injury Cool Climate Winter Temperatures Michigan example 20 Avg. Low Mean Record Low 10 C) o 0 -10 Temperature ( Temperature What are we evaluating for? -20 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Weather Variability Michigan example 3000 2000 Max 2010 = 2683 GDD 2001 2500 2002 Min 2009 = 2025 GDD 2003 2004 2000 2005 2006 2007 1500 2008 2009 2010 2011 1000 GDD (base 50 F) GDD 500 0 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov GDD (Growing Degree Days or heat units, calculated with base 10 ºC from April 1st, as reported by Baskerville and Emin (1969) GDD and Growing Season Length Michigan example 2800 r ² = 0.02 2600 2400 2200 GDD (base 50 F) GDD 2000 1800 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 Days from bloom to harvest Flexible Viticulture Options Michigan example r ² = 0.86 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 GDD (base 50 F) harvest (base 50 F) GDD 2000 1800 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 GDD (base 50 F) pre-veraison Another Problem in the East Michigan example • The varieties
    [Show full text]
  • Back Matter (PDF)
    Volume 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) Author Index A See R. C. C. Costa. 51:131-136. Adams, D. O., and J. F. Harbertson. Use of alkaline phosphatase for the Argamante, N. See S. Guidoni. 48:438-442. analysis of tannins in grapes and red wines. 50:247-252. Arellano, M., F. Couderc, and Ph. Puig. Simultaneous separation of See F. M. Dewey. 51:276-282. organic and inorganic acids by capillary zone electrophorsis. Appli- See M. L. Mendum. 48:137-144. cation to wines and fruit juices. 48:403-412. Adrian, M., P. Jeandet, A. C. Breuil, D. Levite, S. Debord, and R. Arfelli, G. See M. Castellari. 49:91-94. Bessis. Assay of resveratrol and derivative stilbenes in wines by Arnink, K.J. See M. Keller 49:333-340. direct injection high performance liquid chromatography. 51:37- 41. Arola, L. See J. N. Canals. 49:383-388. Ageorges, A. See A. S. Renault. 51:81-87. See M. Constantf. 48:339-344. Agosin, E., A. Belancic, A. Ibacache, R. Baumes, E. Bordeu, Alex Asselin, C. See F. Brossaud 50:277-284. Crawford, and C. Bayonove. Aromatic potential of certain Muscat Atienza, J. See P. Aragon. 49:211-219. grape varieties important for Pisco production in Chile. 51:404- Austin, K. T., and C. E. Butzke. Spectrophotometric assay for arginine 408. in grape juice and must. 51:227-232. See A. Belancic. 48:181-186. Austin, R. K., W. Clay, S. Phimphivong, J. L. Smilanick, and J. Aguile, L. See G. J. Martin. 50:409-417.
    [Show full text]
  • Central Italy)
    plants Article Recovery, Molecular Characterization, and Ampelographic Assessment of Marginal Grapevine Germplasm from Southern Umbria (Central Italy) Alessandra Zombardo 1,* , Paolo Storchi 1 , Paolo Valentini 1, Alice Ciofini 1, Daniele Migliaro 2 and Manna Crespan 2 1 Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Viale Santa Margherita 80, 52100 Arezzo, AR, Italy; paolo.storchi@crea.gov.it (P.S.); paolo.valentini@crea.gov.it (P.V.); alice.ciofini@crea.gov.it (A.C.) 2 Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Viticulture and Enology, Viale 28 Aprile 26, 31015 Conegliano, TV, Italy; daniele.migliaro@crea.gov.it (D.M.); manna.crespan@crea.gov.it (M.C.) * Correspondence: alessandra.zombardo@crea.gov.it; Tel.: +39-057-535-3021 Abstract: The protection of grapevine biodiversity and the safeguarding of genetic variability are certainly primary and topical objectives for wine research, especially in territories historically devoted to viticulture. To assess the autochthonous germplasm of three different districts of Southern Umbria (Central Italy), the plant material of 70 grapevines retrieved from reforested land plots or old vineyards was collected, and their genetic identity was investigated using 13 microsatellite markers (SSR). The results revealed the presence of 39 unique genotypes, divided into 24 already-known cultivars and 15 never-reported SSR profiles. Most of the grapevine accessions were then vegetatively Citation: Zombardo, A.; Storchi, P.; propagated and cultivated in a vineyard collection both to be protected from extinction and to be Valentini, P.; Ciofini, A.; Migliaro, D.; evaluated at the ampelographic level. Overall, this work emphasizes the need for recovering the Crespan, M.
    [Show full text]