Sfriso Winery Sparkling and Still
Vivacious sparkling and still wines from a tiny Veneto winery
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NV Sommariva Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Subtle tree fruits and water-on-rocks
2019 Bellenda San Fermo Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Brisk and minerally Prosecco
Prapian Col de l’Utia Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Smart, sharp (and organic) Prosecco
2017 Redentore Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Trevenezie
Good weeknight red
2018 Corte Gardoni Becco Rosso Corvina Veronese
Satisfyingly food-friendly Corvina
2015 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Scaia Garganega-Chardonnay Delle Venezie
Substantial white blend mixing native and international grapes
2016 Food and Wine Travel, In Pictures
In 2016 my food and wine travels took me to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and the U.S. to meet producers, walk their vineyards, and taste what their land yields.
Italian Sparkling: Prosecco, Lambrusco, Moscato
Fizzy wines from Italy’s northern hills are crisp, refreshing, and just right for food.
2013 Inama Carmenere Più Rosso Veneto IGT
“Youthful, vigorous, happy…”
The Best Things I Ate In Italy Last Week
Italy is delicious. (I’m not the first to notice.)