Italian white – Jack Brice Wine

March 29, 2011

Ca’Stella Pinot Grigio, Friuli Italy 2009

Ca’Stella Pinot Grigio, Friuli Italy 2009 ($13) – Hailing from Italy’s most North-East Region of Friuli, an area well known for white wines, this affordable Pinot Grigio embodies everything I look for and expect in an Italian Pinot Grigio – the wine-makers (I believe wisely) ferment their fruit only in stainless steel tanks to maintain … Continue reading Ca’Stella Pinot Grigio, Friuli Italy 2009

August 19, 2010

Wines and Cheeses from Italy river cruise – Delicioso!

Wow – what fun flavor combinations we had for this Italian-themed cruise – as always, my cheese-expert pal David Bennett chose cheese from the same country as the wines – we tried to obtain traditional, ‘old-world’ style wines to express traditional Italian flavors – no Super-Tuscans in this tasting! Feel free to post questions and … Continue reading Wines and Cheeses from Italy river cruise – Delicioso!