I know some wines are produced in Germany and Austria, and some cheese too, but that is nothing compared to what is fond in France, Italy or Spain (in quantity and variety)
Why is that?
I’ve never really liked the taste of wine. Not even when I was in Italy–the veritable mothership of smashed grape. I’m more of a beer person, for reasons unknown. But, I’d like to grow more accustomed to wine. Any suggestions for a good starter wine? (Not too expensive, could be a specific label, or generic variety, would all be useful).
i have this argument with my friends they say that the usa surpassed france in 2009 i cant belive that any country would achieve such feat last time i read the statistics france was about 10 000 000 bottles over the closest wich was italy so i need to find a reliable source that would show this information..
i have this argument with my friends they say that the usa surpassed france in 2009 i cant belive that any country would achieve such feat last time i read the statistics france was about 10 000 000 bottles over the closest wich was italy so i need to find a reliable source that would show this information..
i am planning a trip that begins in barcelona and travels (by train) through the southern coast of france and eventually ends in italy near florence. i am planning to spend a couple of days in nice, and want to know what other coastal (or nearly coastal) cities are recommended. marseille or montpellier were originally being considered, but i think there may be other better locations to consider. i am particularly interested in touring a vineyard and doing a wine tasting during one of my travel days. thanks in advance!
Pinot Noir is generally considered to be the most ancient varietal on earth, cultivated since Roman times in Burgundy. That being the case, it’s likely Pinot Noir was also the varietal Romans cultivated and drank. Primativo (known as Zinfandel in California) is indigenous to Italy, so it’s possible they fermented that grape, as well. What my questions are leading to is this: what kind of wine would Christ have served at the Last Supper? Since he lived in the Middle East (in what is now Israel) it might have been Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon - the hot, arid climate would not have been conducive to Pinot Noir. Have any of you wine historians out there ever looked into this question?
my husband and i like Eco Domani and Luna Di Luna wines made from Italy, where can i find a case of this without paying an a high price?
I have a couple bottles of different styles of wine (mostly reds) from France, Italy, and Napa Valley which are at least 20-30 years old and have been kept in great condition, but I don’t want to have to take them somewhere to get a estimated worth. Does anyone know of a website where I could get a estimate or even a good book of wine listings?
includes these movie quotes? (And a couple of my own.)
1. Here I am in Italy….and an over-weight guy from New Jersey is offering me a glass of wine….oh,hell.
2. I wonder if geniuses have problems with their sex lives.
3. Mmm. Quaffable. But, uh, far from transcendent.
4. Do traffic lights mean anythng around here?
5. There is nothing worse than a drunk who resembles Woody Allen.
6. I think I fractured my last remaining nose.
I am studying abroad in Italy, but visiting Germany first for a week. I will have about 4 bottles of finger lakes wine to give away as gifts. I want to know if I will be able to get through customs in both countries with this wine in my CHECKED BAG?