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These four rosé wine kinds produce some of the most well known pink wines on the market. Obviously, they may look similar in a glass, but their taste is quite different from one another. Try each one to discover which dry rosé you like the best. Here are some suggestions: FRANCIACORTA ROSÉ EXTRABRUT CAMOSSI Regular price $34 View GIDA ROSATO DOC/P ANTICHE VIGNE Regular price $16.95 View Rosé wines might look alike in colour, however there's a huge variety of flavors within this growing category of wine. The major differences of rosé wines result from the varieties of grapes from...

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Halloween, Italian Wine, Movie, Movie Night, Pairings -

As you (and I) are too old for candy anyway. So rather than eating sweets, sip along with these 13 classic flicks and get your heart beating this Halloween. Submitted for your approval: Scary good horror movies paired with the right wines in-between all your candy dispensing. The Silence of the Lambs -- Chianti Perfect if you are having friends for dinner,  we mean, over for dinner. (What'd we say?) Pairs better with pizza than liver and fava beans, in our humble opinion. SANGIOVESE Soc. Agricola PODERE ERICA Regular price $32.90 View Shaun of the Dead -- Brunello Di Montalcino Like Shaun, perhaps you're trying to be refined. Don't...

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8 wines that are fantastic for holiday parties, rich cuisine, and evenings in with Netflix. Break your ugly sweaters, electronic Yule logs, and low-hanging Game of Thrones references... winter is coming. Here is what we're hot for when the temperature drops. 8 Winter Wines First things first, the classics: 1. Nebbiolo Whoever came up with the phrase"looks can be deceiving," must have had Nebbiolo in mind. Yes, it looks pale and pleasant like a Pinot Noir, however this Piemontese monster has high acidity and grippy tannins which will result in an experience you won't soon forget. Decant for 45 minutes...

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You can drink wine from any vessel you like, be it a wine glass, coffee mug, mason jar, or dixie cup. Heck, you may ditch the glass altogether and drink straight from the bottle for all I care. In the event you’re drinking to get sloshed, it doesn’t really matter. That said, if you happen to be trying to taste your wine then some glasses do work better than others. There really is some science to back this statement up. Utilizing the proper glass improves the taste of wine. They usually don't cost you a fortune either. (Except of course, you’re obsessed…) The Importance of  Using the Correct Glass...

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Italian Wine, Lifestyle, Pairings, Recipes -

Here, the cardinal principles for matching up food and wine, from dry rosé and cheesy dishes to malbec and sweet-spicy barbecue sauces. Pinot Noir: Is fantastic for dishes with earthy flavors Recipes made with ingredients such as mushrooms and truffles go extremely well with reds like Pinot Noir and Dolcetto, which are light-bodied but full of savory depth. Chardonnay: For fatty fish or fish in a rich sauce Silky whites--for example, Chardonnays from California, Chile or Australia--are great with fish such as salmon or any type of seafood in a lush sauce.   Champagne: is ideal with anything salty Most...

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