Ep. 1707 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 48 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

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However, is the most common moniker for Sicily's most planted red grape. The black grape of Avora is an ancient varietal of unknown origin that has adapted to all areas of the island except the north east corner. Has hardly used as a grape for bulk wine sent north in grape quantities during and after the phylloxera outbreak, it has since become one of the benchmarks for sicilian wine. In the vineyard, with four official clones and over a hundred biotypes, it has adapted to the various Cscenium terawatts and conveys the character of its growing sites particularly well. High elevation plantings help keep sugar and potential alcohol regulated with more savory and florin loads. Warmer climates and richer soils lead to more tanic and structured wines. Vigorous, but suffers from uneven flowering leading to irregularly yields, tolerant of heat and obsolete soils without dropping acidity. In the glass, deep ruby to purple showing medium to high intensity of red and black fruits such as plum, berry, cherry, with savory notes, or herbs, spices, bramble, occasional black olive, even celine to tomato paste flavors. Generally, medium tannins and medium plus acidity with most wines made to be consumed young, yet some bottlings are age worthy. Lower quality wines can show core tenants and a gamey note to the aromas and flavors. Specific styles, dry, still red wine. Pure bottlings are increasing in popularity, while a wide range of quality still exists. Degraves high acidity and pronounced fruitiness also allow for rosato wines and more recently the production of some interesting sparkling wines in both methodoclassico and Martinotti styles. At the table pairs with a wide range of foods from hearty passes to reach seafood, such as swordfish, Agrodocha, to rosy means such as local lamb and goats. Associated regions and TOPs. Sicily, Cerozo de vittoria, TOCG, fifty percent to seventy percent with Eloro Pacino is considered a crew, I camo doc, contain this clafani doc, Salaparuta TOC, Sicilia TOC, Siracusa TOC, Victoria TOC, Vitoria TOC, Sicilia DOC, IGP Terresiciliano. Benchmark producers, goofy, Failed the Montoni, Donna Fugata, Casa del Merita, Corvio Principity Bultera. Description found mainly in Tuscany an ancient varietal that was the leading grape in the wines of county until the sixteenth century, it is slowly gaining favor again among winemakers. The famous county wine recipe of Baronera Casoni, Included two parts does not graft well onto new rootstock, so plantings decline and infected vineyards were abandoned following the phylloxera outbreak. The name most likely derives from rosa Kanina, the fragrance of the dogwood rose, or possibly from the dog days of August, Diaz caniculares, synonyms include and often mistaken for Colorino in umbria is a biotype, but canayolobianco is an unrelated grape in the vineyard. Thin skin and late brightening, especially productive in Tuscany with sandy soils and easy to maintain in the vineyard for its very upright canopy. It will dry on the vine if left for late harvests without risk of mold or mildew. Vineified on its own, it can be very reductive. Are you enjoying this podcast? There is so much more high quality wine content available for mama jumbo shrimp. Check out our new wine study maps. Our books on Italian wine, including Italian wine unplugged, the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine, Sanjay Lambrusco, and other stories, and much much more. On our website, mama jumbo shrimp dot com. Now back to the show. In the glass, medium ruby with balsamic spiles on the nose, as well as raspberry, sour cherry, and celine notes. Light to medium tenons with complimentary acidity, medium complexity, and while most mono varietal bottlings would be wines to drink early, Those blended with sangiovese d o c g wines can be quite age worthy. Specific styles, dry, red steel wines, art, norm, and free producers are still experimenting with novelo styles and pacito badlings. At the table, when blended with Centroveza cana euroniro enhances the floral and raspberry character that makes these wines amount the best food pairings, partners in Italy. From pizza to pasta with tomatoes, pork, and simple grilled red meats, salumi, and cheese boards, the pairing possibilities are endless associated regions and DOPs. Tuscany, Barc. Mariano, DOC, Marin Matoskana, DOC, Valdarno di Soper, DOC, Pietra Viva canayolo. Most panel of arrival wines battle as IGP Toskana. Panchmark producers, Castel Vecio, Poder and Swala, BP guides, description. Description is the signature grape of sardinia. It has been scientifically confirmed to be identical to in France, and garnacha in Spain, while debate persists, the vast genetic diversity of cano now planted in Italy suggests that this grape actually originates from Italy. The latest research supports this theory and puts forward Alicante from Sicily and Tuscany, Game perugino from Andrea, Tairroso from Veneto and Granatcha, from liguria as biotypes of cano now. However, despite similar genetics, these grapes do not blue nor behaved same. In the vineyard, cano now prefers sandy soil with a granite base. Various biotypes of can be found all over sardinia and Italy. Pass errors at fine nurseries have caused a proliferation of the lower quality tyroso biotiped in veneto, which are being slowly corrected. Canonau's best home location remains sardinia. In the glass, due to a lack of anthocyanins, the wine is pale to medium in color intensity, even when young. A rimless of red berries floral and herbal notes dominate. Depending upon region and associated biotide, the structure and fruit profile can vary with wires and sardinia, tending to be fruitier and more intense than those made in Ombria. Specific styles, can now produces dry, still red wines. The trend is four hundred percent single varietal wines, although blends are also common. Cobernet sauvignon and merlot can be used as a blending part catering to an international palette and risking the loss of canola's unique identity. At the table pairs well with grilled meats, especially lamb and goat as in traditional sardanian recipes, game birds such as whale, guinea fowl, and bassin are also typical pairings, particularly with company, berry based sauces, and jams. Also goes well with aged sheep cheese. Associated regions and COPs, sardinia, canonau di Sardenia, DOC, three notable sub zones. Veneto, carlibericie, particularly in the Barbarano sub zone. Benchmark producers, Listen to the Italian wine podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We're on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ImaliSM, and more. Don't get to subscribe and rate the show. If you enjoy listening, please consider donating through Italian wine podcast dot com. Any amount helps cover equipment, production, and publication costs. Until next time, Cheaching.