Sweetly fruited, peach blossom aromas and flavors. A slightly nutty finish, opening to sherry-like taste in the glass. Could work with Asian foods as well as dishes from the hearty, peasant-based native Fruili cuisine. WHO: Bastianich Adriatico WHAT: Friulano WHERE:-read more-
Very typical aromas and flavors, heavy in the sense of earthy, almost oxidized flavors, with green fruits most apparent. Pairs well with medium to hearty foods. WHO: Bastianich Adriatico WHAT: Ribolla WHERE: Friuli, Italy WHEN: 2009 HOW MUCH: $19.99 (Media-read more-
True to type, pleasantly pungent aromas, mildly floral: rose and jasmine. Still had a bit of fizz when first opened. Contains tropical fruit as well as minerality, with a good amount of acidity. Seems light but holds up to many-read more-
Under the influence of international wine marketing, many of this region’s native grapes were endangered. Once, this area was all part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Now it’s three countries: Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. “Adriatico” is the name of this new-read more-
Sparkling wine from Nova Scotia? There is actually some logic to it: crispness and high acidity are key to making a pleasant sparkling wine, and that is something that is easy to get when you're winegrowing on the edge as-read more-
Henry Sidel knows how to market high-end beverages; he helped launch Belvedere and Chopin vodkas. He thought he had his eyes open to the market obstacles when he founded Joto Sake in New York in 2005 but that doesn't make-read more-
Medium mousse, with bright apple flavors and a toasted bread yeasty background. Soft citrus flavors, Meyer lemon and Valencia orange peel, appear on the mid-palate and surpass the apple on the finish. This is very pretty wine at a reasonable-read more-
Golden with persistent bubbles. A bright, lightly yeasty nose with fruit and a touch of toast in the flavor, which is creamy and even has a bit of anise. Medium-big body holds up well with foods. Lively citric finish, long,-read more-