Archive for: Italian Reds

Wines of the Week: Arnaldo Caprai – Umbra, Italy

Wines of the Week: Arnaldo Caprai – Umbra, Italy

  The Caprai Winery enjoys a privileged position, lying amid the Apennines and the towns of Trevi, Assisi, Spello and Montefalco, all famous for olive oil and wine...

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A Fine Pair from Italy

A Fine Pair from Italy

 Since our main office is located in California, we focus on wine from the state. There’s some fantastic wine being made, but it’s not always geared...

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Wines of Arnaldo Caprai

Wines of Arnaldo Caprai

   The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the Yuletide stress of completing holiday menus and their wine pairings. As you debate the pros and cons of...

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Godiolo di Montepulciano

Godiolo di Montepulciano

The Godiolo establichment lies on the central part of one of the most ancient vine and olive growth sites which used to supply the city of Montepulciano. THE VINEYARDS:...

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Domenico 2005 Super Tuscan Style / Amador County

Domenico 2005 Super Tuscan Style / Amador County

 In 1955 in New York, Dominick who is called Domenico in Italian was introduced to these traditions by his Nonno (grandfather), Domenico Giovinazzo. In the basement...

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Domenico 2006 Primitivo / Amador County

Domenico 2006 Primitivo / Amador County

  Also called Zingarello, this red grape is mainly grown in Apulia, southern Italy, where it makes a heavy, strong wine, often with a strong alcoholic potency....

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Domenico 2005 Nebbiolo / Amador County

Domenico 2005 Nebbiolo / Amador County

This black-skinned Italian variety is responsible for some of the best and longest lived red wines of Italy. However, despite the tremendous standing the Nebbiolo...

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Domenico 2006 Nebbiolo / Amador County

Domenico 2006 Nebbiolo / Amador County

Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that enjoys the moderate summers and long autumns of Piedmont and Lombardy, requiring as much ripening time as possible to balance...

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Domenico 2005 La Famiglia Rosso/ California

Domenico 2005 La Famiglia Rosso/ California

Prior to opening Domenico Wines, Dominick and Gloria’s passion for the wine business was shared with others on both the East and West Coasts through Bacchus Winemaking...

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Domenico 2005 Agianico / Amador County

Domenico 2005 Agianico / Amador County

 Along with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, Aglianico is thought of as one of Italy’s three noble grape varietals. Aglianico was transplanted from Greece to southern...

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