Tag: Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

Abruzzo, an ancient wine-growing region in Italy, is increasingly gaining recognition for its diverse landscapes, commitment to quality, and an evolving wine scene that is challenging preconceptions. While historically known for its red Montepulciano, the region is actively promoting its indigenous white varieties and a unique rosé, Cerasuolo.  To tell us more about Abruzzo we attended a luncheon at The…

While I was Grinch-like in awarding 5 stars to only three wines I tasted in 2024, I was more Oprah-like with the 4.5-5 -star wines.  Plus, there are many quality wines, so it should not be a surprise.  This year there were 13 BC wines, 18 Italian wines, 4 French wines, 2 Californian wines, and 4 wines from New Zealand…

We all like a good sale.  A sale on wine is better.  And a sale on Italian wine is excellent!  I checked the SALE section on the BC Liquor Stores website and saw 6 pages of Italian wines on sale.  There are wines from every price ranging from $9.99 up to $326.97.  Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone, Prosecco, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti…

The Zaccagnini are a very modest family who started with only few and small pieces of land in Abruzzo (east central Italy) and now own 300 hectares.  They started in the 1960’s to sell their grapes and were known as the family that owned the most long lasting quality grapes due to their location in Abruzzo. When customers had troubles…