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Ep. 36 The Sparkling Wines of Italy

Ep. 36 The Sparkling Wines of Italy

FromWine Face


Ep. 36 The Sparkling Wines of Italy

FromWine Face

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Italy is making some of the most fun and exciting sparkling wines that go far beyond your average prosecco. In this episode we explore the different categories of sparkling wine from Franciacorta to Frizzante and my current obsessions! Click the link here to see some of the frizzantes at Helen's.  https://helenswines.com/search?type=product&q=frizzante Wines mentioned: 2018- Furlani, Alpino, Trentino, Nosiola/Verdarbara/Lagarino 2018- Furlani, Macerato, Trentino, Pinot Grigio 2018- Furlani, Rosato, Trentino, Pinot Nero 2018- Poggio delle Baccanti, Gragnano, Mt. Vesuvius, Campania, Piedirosso 2017- Punta Crena, Colline Savonesi, Liguria, Lumassina NV- Cantina Marilina, Fedelie Bianco, Terre Siciliane, Muscat NV- Cantina Marilina, Fedelie Rosato, Terre Siciliane, Nero D'Avola 2016- Davide Spillare, L1, IGT Veneto, Garganega/Durella 2017- Il Farneto, Rio Rocca, Frisant, Emilia-Romagna, Spergola/Sauvignon 2018- Saliceto, Bi Fri, Emilia-Romagna, Trebbiano/Sauvignon Blanc 2018- Saliceto, Falistra, Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco di Sorbara
Released:
Jul 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it’s made, why it’s important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party. Helen Johannesen is a partner at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen’s Wines, the gem box retail wine shop in the back of Jon & Vinny's locations. Helen is the Beverage Director for all Jon & Vinny’s associated restaurants. She hosts wine classes, runs a curated wine club, and was named Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.