
Ep. 1740 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 51 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0
Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0
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Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. Detailed profiles of specific Italian indigenous grape varietals: Falanghina, Cortese, and Corvina. 2. Exploration of the historical context, viticultural characteristics, and regional significance of each grape. 3. Sensory analyses (appearance, nose, palate) and typical food pairings for wines made from these varietals. 4. Discussion of winemaking techniques and specific wine styles associated with each grape. 5. Promotion of the Italian Wine Podcast as an educational resource for wine enthusiasts. Summary This segment of the Italian Wine Podcast provides in-depth descriptions of three prominent Italian grape varietals: Falanghina, Cortese, and Corvina. For each grape, the description covers its historical origins, etymological roots, and associated synonyms. It delves into viticultural aspects, including vine training methods, ripening periods, bunch and berry characteristics, and preferred soil types. The segment also outlines typical winemaking practices, sensory profiles (color, aromas, flavors, acidity, body), and specific wine styles that can be produced (e.g., still, sparkling, Amarone). Recommended food pairings and key associated regions with their DOP/DOCG classifications are also provided, along with benchmark producers. The segment is framed as part of the podcast's efforts to educate listeners and promote its publications. Takeaways - Falanghina: An ancient white grape from Campania, known for its pendulous bunches, thriving in volcanic soils, and producing aromatic wines with notes of lemon zest, pine, and tropical fruits. - Cortese: A white grape primarily from Piedmont (especially Gavi), celebrated for its bright acidity and freshness, making it an excellent pairing for seafood. It's vigorous, early to mid-ripening, and suitable for sparkling wines. - Corvina: The most important red grape of Veneto, essential for Valpolicella, Bardolino, Amarone, and Recioto. It's characterized by thick skins, intense blue-violet color, and contributes notes of sour cherry, blackberry, and balsamic to wines. - DNA testing has helped clarify the distinct identities of historically confused varietals. - Italian indigenous grapes often possess specific viticultural challenges and unique sensory profiles. - Food pairing is an integral part of appreciating Italian wines, with specific dishes recommended for each varietal. Notable Quotes - ""The name derives from the long, pendulose punches that resemble the bushy tail of a fox in Italian."" (Describing Falanghina) - ""The grape does well in the volcanic soils around Mount Visovias, especially in your opinion."" (Referring to Falanghina) - ""Cortese de gavi, gavi de gavi, once the most popular white wine of the Piedmont region has been overtaken in popularity by Arnes and Moscato varieties in the area."" (About Cortese) - ""Cortese can be extremely high in acid, in cooler areas or vintages, which is an advantage for use in sparkling wines."" (About Cortese) - ""Corvina derives from the word crow referring to the color of the berries also traced to the local dialect which means late ripening means not ripe."" (Explaining Corvina's name) Related Topics or Follow-up Questions 1. How do the specific soil compositions (e.g., volcanic vs. limestone) influence the sensory profiles of these grapes? 2. What are the latest efforts in Italy to preserve and reintroduce other ancient or nearly extinct grape varietals? 3. How are winemakers adapting to climate change concerning the ripening and acidity levels of grapes like Cortese and Corvina? 4. What role do international markets play in changing the popularity and production methods of these traditional Italian grapes? 5. Beyond the listed benchmark producers, who are some emerging or innovative winemakers focused on these specific varietals?
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The name derives from the long, pendulose punches that resemble the bushy tail of a fox in Italian grown in the company region often confused with Emili as they share many of the same synonyms. Here, it's also known as The grape was also known at one time as Capritone, Capra means goat in Italian, possibly in reference to the roles shepherds played in grape growing, and shiptail, but these have been proven through DNA testing to be separated the same varietals. Maduro is credited with saving many of the ancient varietals of Pania and is included in their Villa de bissetti project. In collaboration with the Italian government, the project goes inside the Pompe excavations to capture the style of wine produced during the romani pyre and preserve the ancient grapes of the area. Endoviner, GEO training, as well as late ripening varietal. Small berries with thick skins and a long, fluffy compact bunch. Not typically high in acid. De Grape does well in the volcanic soils around Mount Visovias, especially in your opinion. In the glass. Dry pale yellow color. All the nose, scents of lemon zest, pine forest, Mediterranean brush, yellow flowers, and roasted pineapple. Of the palate, the wine is characterized by nodes of ripe tropical fruits, lemon light, white vectrine, pear, green olive, and celine, medium acidity. Specific styles, Originally, a blended style, one hundred percent varietal is becoming more popular. Blending grapes include falangina, Fiano, and Greco Ditufo at the table. Pelenta seasoned with black pepper and parmesan cheese, fresh white fish, or shellfish with garlic associated ridges and DOPs. Campadia, Iredia and DOC, Sadio GOC, Lachri Macristi del Visio Bialc, Vesuvio GOC, Benchmark producers, description. I'll talk to this. The earliest known information on can be traced back to the seventeenth century the province of alessandria of peat bones. There are also plantings in Veneto and lombardy, but the majority of the plantings, almost ninety percent are grown in peat bones. Cortes de gavi, gavi de gavi, once the most popular white wine of the Piedmont region has been overtaken in popularity by Arnes and Moscato varieties in the area. It is still very popular in the coastal cities of liguria because it's an excellent pairing with the local fresh seafood dishes due to its brighter acidity and freshness. Serums, Cortese Bianco, Cortese, Cortes, Bianca Fernandez, Cortez, Cortez, Indivator. Early to meat ripening, it is vigorous and high yielding, not disease sensitive, though a yoyo can be your problem. Bunches are long and loose. Triangle, dent narrowing towards the bottom. Grapes are small like and have a slight plumpness. Thin skin, greenish yellow grapes, sign exposure gives them a golden undertone, GEO training. Some winemakers will use malolactic fermentation or barrel fermentation to help temper the acidity for the steel wides. In the glass, Dry white wine with a pale laminid color. On the nose, sets of fresh squeezed limes, herbal and grassy robas, white flowers. The palette shows honeydew mallet, almond pear, lemon, granny smith apple, with a slide celine edge, medium body, and medium plus acidity. Generally, best trunk, young, Although wines from the best producers can leave quite long due to the quality of the grapes, production and high acidity in the wines. Cortese can be extremely high in acid, in cooler areas or vintages, which is an advantage for use in sparkling wines. Specific styles, sparkling blended, still, at the table, Costal seafood, pastel based dishes, grilled shrimp associated regions and DOPs. Piedmont, GOCG, Cortez de Gave, DOCG, Cortes a Delatable Ferrato, DOCG. Cortes a Delatable Ferrato, DOC, Lumberdy, Garta. Veneto, Bianco de costanza. Benchmark producers, Lascolka, Vila Esparina, Pochezire, bravia. Description, or talk to this, the primary and most important red grape of venetal used for blending but can be found, vinified as a single varietal labeled as IGT. Also used for and sparkling, requires between forty five and ninety five percent Corvina in the blend. Bardolino is between thirty five and ninety five percent. Corvina derives from the word crow referring to the color of the berries also traced to the local dialect which means late ripening means not ripe. Once thought to be the same of Corvina and Corvina, recent DNA discovery and the demographic profile have shown that Corvina is its own distinct varietal. Cinnamon Corina Casabria. Individual trading is most effective due to its ability to hold the extra weight of fines late rightly which can sometimes make things difficult for the growers. Thick skins, intense blue violet color can have blue coating with full ripened. Medium sized clusters that are compact and have a pyramid light shape. In the glass, light ruby color with medium tannins, wind up blended. High in acidity, violets, rosemary, balsamic notes on the nose, rye bread and sour cherries on the palette, touch of blackberry and cinnamon, specific styles, rosato, still, ribaso, amarone, ricciardo, sparkly. At the table, a risotto, beef with porcini mushrooms, fried chicken livers, over creamy polenta, associated ridges and DOPs. Verto, Balpolicella, Bardolino. Benchmark producers, Mosela Thombasi. Listen to the Italian wine podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We're on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts autify himalaya FM and more. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. If you enjoy listening, please consider donating through Italianline podcast dot com. Any amount helps cover equipment, and publication costs. Until next time.
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