Episode 1751

Ep. 1751 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 52 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

January 20, 2024

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Marco Gandini

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Episode Summary

Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. In-depth descriptions of specific Italian grape varietals: Corvinone, Croatina, and Dolcetto. 2. Analysis of Corvinone's characteristics, vineyard behavior, and role in Veneto wines. 3. Exploration of Croatina's history, regional importance in Lombardy, and wine profile. 4. Detailed examination of Dolcetto's etymology, cultivation challenges, and typical wine style. 5. Promotion of the Italian Wine Podcast, its educational resources, and community engagement. Summary This segment of the Italian Wine Podcast, a community-driven platform for Italian wine enthusiasts, provides detailed profiles of three distinct Italian grape varietals: Corvinone, Croatina, and Dolcetto. For each grape, the discussion delves into its etymology, distinguishing it from other grapes (e.g., Corvinone's genetic unrelation to Corvina, Dolcetto producing dry wines despite its name). It covers vineyard characteristics such as bunch shape, vigor, disease resistance, and preferred soil types. The analysis extends to the organoleptic properties of the wines produced, including color, aromas (like cherry for Corvinone, red fruit for Croatina, sour cherry/violet for Dolcetto), acidity, and tannin levels. The text also highlights common blending practices, specific wine styles (dry, still, off-dry, Frizzante), and relevant Associated Regions and DOPs (Denominazione di origine protetta). Interspersed are promotional announcements encouraging listeners to support the podcast through donations, access educational materials like ""My Italian GreatGeek Journal"" and ""Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0,"" and subscribe across various platforms. Takeaways * The Italian Wine Podcast offers detailed analyses of individual Italian grape varietals. * Corvinone is a distinct grape from Corvina, primarily used as a blending component, especially in Valpolicella wines in Veneto. * Croatina is a significant grape in Lombardy, known for its resistance to powdery mildew and for contributing deep color and high tannins to wines. * Dolcetto, despite its name meaning ""little sweet one,"" consistently produces dry wines characterized by low acidity and high tannins. * Each grape varietal has specific vineyard and winemaking considerations that influence its final wine profile. * The podcast encourages listener support and promotes its educational resources for wine enthusiasts. Notable Quotes * ""Corvinone takes its name from the suffix one, which means big or bigger in Italian, naming this grape, the big Corvina, Corvina being a raven. Implies a genetic relationship with Corvina. However, it has been scientifically proven that the two are not related..."

About This Episode

The Italian wine podcast is a community-driven platform for Italian winegeeks around the world. The hosts offer free copies of their latest book and new series on Corvinone, hybrid wines with richer body and structure, and the importance of dry, still red wines in Corvina. The conversation also touches on the use of different varieties and regions, as well as the characteristics of different varieties and tenders in the craft. The Dolceto wine, on the other hand, is discussed in detail, with its characteristics of deep purple fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit,

Transcript

The Italian wine podcast is the community driven platform for Italian winegeeks around the world. Support the show by donating at italian wine podcast dot com. Donate five or more Euros, and we'll send you a copy of our latest book, my Italian Great Geek journal. Absolutely free. To get your free copy of my Italian GreatGeek journal, click support us at italian wine podcast dot com, or wherever you get your pots. For all the super wine geeks out there, we have a special new series dedicated to you. We are reading excerpts from our new addition of Italian wine unplugged two point o. Wine lovers tune in for your weekly fix. Only on Italian wine podcast. If you want to own a copy of this new must read Italian wine textbook, just go to amazon dot com or visit us at mama jumbo shrimp dot com. Corvinone. Description. Corvinone takes its name from the suffix one, which means big or bigger in Italian, naming this grape, the big Corvina, Corvina being a raven. Implies a genetic relationship with Corvina. However, it has been scientifically proven that the two are not related despite what is said by many producers in the grape's native venetal region. The name actually refers to the large size of the bunches produced by its varietal. The grape is virtually always blended with Corvina in the red wines produced in the Vaulticella region. With up to fifty percent of Corvino permitted in Balpolicella, Ricciotto and the Marona. It is also found in the red wines of Bardolino, Synonyms, cruinone, Corvino. In the vineyard. Typically, the bunches are compact and display a long pyramidal cylindrical shape, with medium sized oval shaped, dark blueberries, that boast thick skins with good bloom. The compact character of the bunches can cause uneven ripening, but the varietal is resistant to disease and is well adapted it for the process of air drying required for many wines in Veneto. Corvino, vineyards are usually found on the flat and lower hillsides in the Vapoliciella region, but it is also often co planted with Corvina. Historically, Corvino is usually found most often in the eastern limits of Vapulicella. In the class, a deep ruby color as anticipated by the dark skins. Corvinone is known for its intense cherry flavor and its high ten nines, which is why it is a good blending partner for Corvina, giving body and structure to the wines. The uneven ripening mound bunches can make Corvino wines harsh and vegetal if the berries are not carefully hand sorted. Specific styles. Dry, still red wines, almost never beenified as a mono varietal. Up the table, the same dishes typically pair with valpolicella wines. Associated regions and DOPs, Veneto. Amarrone de La Valicello DOCG, Bardolino's superior DOCG, Rachio to the La Valicello TOCG, Bartolino, DOC Valpoliciella DOC, Valpoliciella supereo Repaso BOC. Benchmark producers. The same producers for Corvina will be benchmarks for Corvino due to the blending practices, with these two grapes. Croatina. Description found mainly in Lombardy can be traced to the middle ages and is currently the most widely planted grape variety in Lombardy. It can also be found in nearby Piedmont and Emilia Romagna. In Lumberdy, Cratina is the main component of the Bonarta de Lothre Popa visit EOC. The Bonarta grape should not be confused with the Bonarta wine. In Alto Piedmont, it is known locally as Nebiolo de Katinara and spana de Again. It has also been increasingly used by producers in the Vanital as a blending partner in a Marone. In the vineyard. A regular producer, but its resistance to powdery mildew makes it more popular. Reaching mouthing that assists in maintaining a stable color, it's thicker skin contributes significant tannins to the wine, which requires a careful maceration process in the winery. In the glass, deep, purple in color with red, fruit, driven aromas, and flavors. Juiciness combined with creaminess and a delicate spicy note gives this wine a unique character. High tendons are also a hallmark, which produces balance by leaving residual sugar in the wine. Specific styles, mainly dry and still, or off dry, the vacuum popular frits and diversions. At the table, a variety of simple meat dishes fresh cheese, fish soups, savory fish, and pasta with rustic sauces, or butter. Associated regions and EOPs, Pierremont. Bramaterra, Chisternadasti, Coli Tordonese, Colleen and Novaresi, Costa Elassezia, Piedmont, Value Solan. Lumberly, Bonardo de l'ostre popavez, buta Focco de l'ostre popavez, San Colombano Lambro, San Gua de l'ostre popavez. Machello Montasso, Santandrea, Santancrocha. Benchmark producers, Dolceto. Description, found in Piedmont, liguria, and Sardinia. The name Little sweet one refers to the organoleptic characteristics of this grape. Which is slow in acidity and sweet, and is often eaten as a table grape. However, it is important to note that the Dolceto grape produces dry wines. In liguria, Dolceto is called Ormeyasco. Historically, it was of great economic importance to kids when making and was very widely cultivated. In recent decades, its role and cultivation area have significantly decreased as producers, favor, Nebula, and Barbera. In the vineyard, difficult grape variety to grow because of fragile butts, poor vigor, and weather sensitivity, especially close to the harvest time. It has many clones and biotypes that look different. Some are more fertile and reproductive. The main challenge is the highly reductive tendency. The ideal soils are calcareous clay and sandy calcareous. In the glass, pale ruby with violet hoeing color. With very stable entoshanins. Notes of sour red cherry, red currant, and raspberry with characteristic flour, violet, and lavender, licorice, and bitter almoline finish. Its hallmarks are low, acidity, and high ten nines. Specific styles. Always dry, still low in acidity with high ten nines. Light to medium bodied, fresh and fruity style when wines have no contact with oak. Some DOPs, such as Doliyani and Yanodalba, have fuller and more concentrated styles with oak aging. At the table. Typical foods such as pasta or pizza, associated regions and DOPs. Piedmont, DOCGs, Doliani, Dolcshedo Didiano Dalpa, Dolcshedo Dio Vada Superiora. Piedmont DOCs, Dolcjetodacchi, Dolcjetodacchi, Dolcshedo Dio Vada, Lang, Monferatto, Pinerolez, valsousa blend. Gulfo Deltigullo blend. Balpochevera blend. Mostly planted in the longer region near the towns of Alba, Doliani, Aquiterme, and Nevada. Benchmark producers, Angelonegro, Giovanni, Sorto, Vieti, Bruno jacuzza, Malvira Cireto. Listen to the Italian wine podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We're on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, email ifm, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. 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