Category: Wine Basics

Wine Grape: Aglianico

Italy may be best known for Sangiovese, the base grape of some of the country’s greatest wines, such as Chianti and Brunello. Rivaling Sangiovese is Nebbiolo, the fruit producing

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Wine Term: Cloying

You may often see the term “cloying” used in the highbrow wine magazine reviews — most often when describing overly ripe white wines and dessert wines. Merriam-Webster defines cloying

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What Is Chianti

For many of you, the answer is clear: Chianti is a winegrowing region within Tuscany, Italy. However, for those who have drunk Chianti before — perhaps many times —

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Wines for Valentines

Choosing a wine for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be so different from any other special occasion. That said, sparkling wine or Champagne is the ultimate celebratory beverage, and

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