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D'Agata, Gilby and Ahmed appointed panel chairs as DWWA strengthens ranks


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Published Feb. 9, 2011 at 8:50 a.m.
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The Decanter World Wine Awards has unveiled a number of new high profile judges for the 2011 competition, including the appointment of Ian D'Agata as regional chair for the Piedmont and Southern Italy judging categories ...

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Choice Tables: My Go-To Places for Regional Italian Food in San Francisco


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Published Feb. 1, 2011 at 8:18 p.m.
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In a city with some of the best regional Italian food in the world, choices abound. Four have stood this writers’s test of time: Perbacco, La Ciccia, Delfina Pizzeria and Farina ...

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Hauner Carlo Salina Rosso Sicily 2008 IGT


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Published Feb. 1, 2011 at 3:21 p.m.
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From the Salina region of Sicily this subtle and earthy blend of Nerello Mescalese and Nero D'Avola grapes is macerated on the skins, aging 3-6 months in barriques and another 3 months in bottle ... Beginning with deep violet rose colors with fragrances of cassis, anise and vanilla followed by toasted oak and a fruitful balance, velvety smoothness and delicate finish. Featured at The Wine Room of Forest Hills ...

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Wine Competitions and Medals: A Panel at Vino2011


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Published Jan. 30, 2011 at 4:07 a.m.
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The signboard outside the door read: "Where have all the medals gone? Given the ubiquity of point ratings, do wine competitions still matter?" ... Thirty or forty of us assembled on Tuesday to hear the answer to those two questions as part of Vino2011, also known as Italian Wine Week ... In service of the answer, W.R. Tish, a wine writer and blogger, had recruited the following panel of experts: ... Anthony Dias Blue -- Executive Director of the San Francisco International Wine Competition,

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Dino Torti Forza Inter Barbera 2007 DOC


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Published Jan. 16, 2011 at 1:41 a.m.
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This red wine from Oltrepo Pavese is aged in French barriques, shows deep ruby red hues, aromas of black cherry, toffee, and chocolate, and a bit of dried plump figs, on a lusty base of damp forest floor. The attractive bouquet is complimented by flavors of coffee, grass, tea, olive, cranberry, blueberry and black currant, and framed by a nice acidity, smooth tannins and long finish ...

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Wild Barbaresco Value - 96 Ceretto Bricco Asili: "Phenomenal."


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Published Jan. 11, 2011 at 4:02 p.m.

The Generosity of Back-Vintage Barbaresco 1996 Ceretto Barbaresco Bricco AsiliIn Pursuit of Value, Class and Terroir"Phenomenal ... tons of fruit in an expansive, generous style ... still young ... the balance was exceptional. Readers lucky enough to own this gem can look forward to another 15-20 years of very fine drinking." - Antonio Galloni, Hedonist's Gazette, March 2009 ... Today's formula is quite simple: a well-respected producer, an outstanding vintage, a top site and drinking in its

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Carlo Pellegrino Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2009


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Published Jan. 4, 2011 at 4:21 p.m.
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From the island of Pantelleria, off Sicily’s southern coast, Moscato of Alexandria (locally known as Zibibbo) grapes are grown in soil composed of volcanic black lava rocks under a thin layer of unirrigated topsoil ... The wine is made from the must of very ripe Moscato grapes whose fermentation has been stopped by adding pure alcohol. At least 20% of the naturally dried grapes are added to the must. Three junctures of Muscat grapes are used in the production, fresh harvested grapes, sun-dried

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Oddero Barbera d'Alba DOC 2007


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Published Dec. 23, 2010 at 9:49 p.m.
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Oderro, a big producer of Barolos in La Morra, Piemonte, Italy, shows floral aromas contrasting savory smoked bacon and delicious violet accents on the palate, blue fruits, cherry vanilla and a long finish ... Paired well with appetizer of fresh tomatoes with basilico and Burrata at Zampa Winebar & Kitchen at 306 West 13th street in West Village ... Vinification ... Selection of grapes in the vineyard, fermentation and maceration for about 15 days in stainless-steel containers, followed by

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Casey Knapp on Terra Madre


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Published Dec. 17, 2010 at 1:53 a.m.

Terra Madre brought together over 7,000 eaters from 160 sixty countries, including all 50 states from the US to Turin, Italy this October.  Hear the thoughts of one of the youngest delegates, Casey Knapp - an amazing Farmer and one of the ‘Generation Organic’ Organic Valley Farmers ... Casey Knapp ... ‘Generation Organic’ Organic Valley Farmer ... Preble, NY ... Terra Madre brought together over 7,000 eaters from 160 countries, including all 50 states from the U.S. to Turin, Italy this

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Great Italian Food Blogs and Websites: Update December 2010


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Published Dec. 13, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.
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As part of the new 'Food + Wine' section it seems only right to start by mentioning these great Italian Food blogs and websites: ... 2friends4cooking - Italian cooking lessons in Rome, recipes and more ... Aglio, Olio, & Peperocino -Italian culinary adventures ... Anna Maria Volpi - A passion for cooking ... A Pinch of Italy - The passion for cooking has an Italian aftertatse ... Aurelio Barattini - Food of Tuscan farmers ... Bella Baita View - Piedmont mountain retreat ... Beyond the Pasta

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