Today, we’re going to talk about a subject that has a lot, and also nothing, to do with wine at the same time. It’s time to talk about olives — and the similarities they share with wine grapes. In case you weren’t aware, olives actually came before wine in Italy. Now, olives and grapes grow next to each other on virtually every vineyard in the Mediterranean. To find out why this is the case, we’re joined by Arsen Khachaturyants of Arsenio in Tuscany. He grows olive trees, makes oliv...| VinePair
Despite what the powers that be might tell us, there are no hard and fast rules dictating how and when to enjoy wine. Once you buy a bottle, it’s yours, and you can drink it in any context you wish. That said, it is true that the seasons often dictate the wine styles we gravitate toward at any given time. In the summer, it’s typically rosé and high-acid, crisp white wines. In the winter, it’s usually full-bodied, cozy reds. The article Wine 101: PSA: Do It ALL In Fall appeared first on...| VinePair
Keith was recently tasting through some Italian wines with VinePair CEO Adam Teeter when they opened a bottle of 1974 Barolo. Though they were excited to try a wine at such a substantial age, the experience was a bit of a letdown. Despite decanting the bottle and revisiting the wine countless times in a 24-hour period, it failed to open up. The point? “Old” doesn’t always translate to “good” in the wine world. When a wine is young and fresh, it has plenty of phenolics still interact...| VinePair
This episode of “Wine 101” is sponsored by Rioja. Rioja is celebrating its 100th anniversary. And with this celebration comes the recognition of history: taking lessons from the past and embracing innovation. Variety: utilizing grapes that have been in the soils of the Ebro Valley for centuries. And quality: attention to detail and developing wines that have made Rioja one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This is a celebration that honors all that came before and all that...| VinePair