Ep. 317 Jumbo Shrimp Guide | Drink and Dress to Impress

The Italian wine podcast presents the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine, a new book for curious wine lovers, narrated in weekly installments. Join us on our journey to Italian wine. Hello, and welcome to another installment of the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine presented by the Italian wine podcast. As always, my name is Joy Livingston, your narrator for this series. The jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine is intended as a quick lighthearted crash course on Italian wine. The material provides a great opportunity for serious wine scholars to refresh on the basics or to use as a reference. At the same time, we hope to bring new fans of Italian wine up to speed. If you're wondering how to get a copy of the book, the Kindle version is available on Amazon, and the paperback is available from positive press dot net. We'll also send you a complimentary paperback copy if you donate any amount to the Italian one podcast while supplies last. Find details at italian one podcast dot com or on our social media channels. Our topic this week is drink and dress to impress. So pour yourself a glass, sit back, relax, and join this journey through Italian wine. Drink and dress to impress. If there are two things the Italians arguably know how to do better than anyone else in the world, it's dress well and drink well. However, what many people don't realize is that these two things are often inextricably linked. In this chapter, we thought it would be fun to show those Italian wineries that are owned by fashion moguls. After all, if you dress to impress, you might as well accessorize the ensemble with a suitably paired glass of wine. The Feragamo family, Elboro, and Castigliano Delbosco. Having made the family name thanks to their handmade leather shoes, the Feragamo brothers set out to try their hand. Or feet at wine. In nineteen ninety three, Ferucho Feragamo bought Elborro, an idyllic estate nestled in the heart of Tuscany. For more than a decade, the family worked on restoring the land and the villa to its original pre World War two glory. And in two thousand and seven, the winery finally opened. Today, it produces six different wines from not only the classic French varieties of Merlot, Petiverdo, Cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay, but also San Jose. However, what many might find surprising is that their flagship wine, Alejandro Delborro is actually one hundred percent Sierra. Not content with success, thanks to shoes, and now Sara, Massimo Feragamo, Ferucho's brother, and CEO of the family operations in the USA also succumb to the desire to pursue wine. Following his brother's footsteps, he purchased an eight hundred year old four thousand three hundred acre estate in two thousand and three. Also in Tuscany, Castillo Del Bosco is not only one of the region's largest estates. It is also one of the star players producing critically acclaimed chino, DOCG wines. Roberto Cavalli, tenuta deli Day. World famous stylist, Roberto Cavalli, and his son, Tomazo, Take their wines as seriously as they take their fashion, which is why when they planted their tenuta deli Day estate in the heart of the Kianti classical region of Tuscany, they enlisted the help of renowned inologists, carlo Ferini. Despite being in this famous DOCG region, it is actually for the I GT blends of Merlo, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Frilleaux, and Aleicante Buchet. That the estate is best known. Whilst Tomazo never truly wanted to follow his father into fashion, the wines haven't quite managed to escape the stylistic touch of a fashionista. With a special cavalli selection, which for each vintage includes a different roberto cavalli design. Indeed, the choice for the debut two thousand and four got the full roberto touch with a leopard skin texture. But don't worry, tommaso and Ferini are continuing to strive to make sure these wines are recognizable by their quality, not their quirky packaging. Rancoroso, diesel farm. Situated in the hills of Marostica in the Veneto is the somewhat intriguingly named diesel farm. The winery becomes more intuitive when you realize that it is the brainchild of Rensoroso, founder of the diesel fashion house. He owns one hundred hectares of south facing vineyards occupied with Merlo, Cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and pinonero. These last two are particularly interesting because his limestone soils give him the perfect opportunity for the production of his sparkling wine, which is elegantly named Bolette Diroso. All the wines are presented in simple black bottles that mirror the slightly industrial style of the fashion brand. And yet, the wines themselves are anything but industrial. With Roso and his team, they adhere to strict organic principles and artisanal production methods. Familla Marzotto, Santa Margarita. There is Long VIN, an historical connection between wool and wine with the venetians using wine as a trading tool in order to secure wool and dyes. Perhaps textile magnets Marzotto were aware of this when they flexed their industrious muscles and expanded into agriculture. In nineteen thirty five Guitano Marzotto purchased a thousand hectares of perfect land in the Veneto And soon began producing not only wines but other products under a brand name chosen to immortalize his beloved companion Margarita Lampertico Marzotto. Thus, Santa Margarita was born. Now the estate produces everything from sparkling to red wines and is working hard to becoming a carbon neutral operation. For some, it is the wine that comes first, not the fashion. Mario moretti Polllegato, who in modern Italian business may be known for his stewardship of the Geox shoe empire, studied analogy and was born into a family already connected with a deep winemaking history. In fact, it was whilst at a wine trade fair that he had the idea that would revolutionize footwear and catapult him into another world entirely. However, he has always maintained his passion for food and wine as is demonstrated by the success of Villa Sandy. His wine estate known for primarily its exceptional sparkling wines from Cartice. Let's not forget that an outfit isn't complete without accessories and therefore it would be rude not to include famous jeweler Jovanni Bulkari and his estate for Duranuevo Apalazone. Again, we see Tuscany returning as a common theme, and San Giovanni as a key protagonist with Bulkari wanting to maintain the tradition of the area. But of course, he could not resist the pull of the international grapes that have proven to perform so well in the area and thus his other two wines put cabernet franc and then cabernet sauvignon merlot, and surprise addition Monteppuccino to the forefront. Given the attention to detail and precious stones themselves a product of nature that his background and jewelry making bring him. It will be of no surprise to hear that bulgari's main aim with these wines was to demonstrate elegance, humility, and respect for the environment. Throw in that he grew up just a stone throwaway in the family home in Cordoba, and you cannot help but feel his passion for this project. And of course, it's not just brands producing wine. Dolce and Gabbana recently launched their new collection with an advert shot in the vineyard of the caneto winery in Montepo channel. It seems that vines will never go out of style. Wines to try. Vernacha is a name given to a large collection of grapes scattered all over Italy. One of the most important is Vernacha di san Jimignano. It takes its name from San Jimignano, a medieval hilltop located in Tuscany, that was awarded the first dark wine in Italy. That is now a DOCG. Tasting note. The unopened version of this wine is pale yellow in color, sometimes with green tinges. Clean fresh versions have lemon zest and sage, with hints of almond at the end. Most styles that can be found are still dry white. These are about versions may be oaked with hints of vanilla and can be balanced. Exceptional examples of wines are found that utilize Lee's aging to soften the acidity and give complexity in body. Canayolo. This used to be the main chianti grape back in the sixteenth century. Now, it plays a marginal role in the tuscan blend. It shouldn't be confused with canayolo Nero Numbria. These are Colorinos or the canayolo in Northwestern lazio. Tuscany is the spotlight for this grape variety. It can be found in DOCGs and Docs in this region. Namely Kianti, DOCG, Kianti Classico, DOC Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, DOCG, rosso, Dimontepulciano doc, and Carminiano, DOCG. Whilst it is rare to find as a single varietal, They are increasingly being bottled and are worth hunting out. Tasting note. Canayola wines have a lifted red berry and sour red cherry character. It is used in many Tuscan blends to soften San Giovanni's tenants and enhance its drinkability. Though officially listed as three separate varieties, Vermentino, Faborita, and Pigato are genetically a single variety. They are also known around the world by various synonyms. It should be noted that the wines from this grape in their home region are incredibly expressive and have adapted to the terroir perfectly, providing for very different wines and styles. Hence, why producers prefer to stick to their local name to maintain regional identity. As Vermentino, this variety is grown mainly in Sardinia, Tuscany, and liguria. It is often called Faborita in Piamonte, and Pigato in Western liguria. Arguably, one of the best examples is found in the Vermentino de Galura, DOCG. Tasting note. As perhaps can be expected from its introduction, this variety has a wide range of aromas and flavors. Including acacia flowers, rosemary, thyme, citrus, peach, apricot, apple, and tropical fruit. Some are said to have a saline finish, and those labeled Pigato can be richer and creamier, but still with the Hallmark salinity. Thank you for listening to this installment of the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine. We'll see you again next Thursday and remember, the kindle version of the book is available on Amazon and the paperback is available from positive press dot net. You can also get a complimentary paperback copy by donating any amount to the Italian wine podcast while supplies last. Find Italian wine podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Our Twitter handle is at ita wine podcast and check out at mama jumbo shrimp two two two on TikTok. This has been the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine presented by the Italian one podcasts. An advanced listen to the Italian one story. Join us next week as we continue our narrative journey.