Now Mafia Free!
By Irene Peroni – GlobalPost
October 29, 2009
PALERMO, Italy — Wine, olive oil, pasta, tomato sauce: For such products, the Sicilian sun is itself a guarantee of quality. But those who market such delicacies under the label Libera Terra say their products come with a bonus — the “taste of freedom.”
“From lands freed from [...]
Layer Cake Primitivo, aka Zinfandel 2007
If you like Zin, you’ll like this wine. An old world wine from Italy with the surprising forward fruit flavors of the new world. Dark purple color with ripe berry, spice and licorice nose. Medium bodied with flavors of plum, dark cherry, and hints of leather and nutmeg. Balanced with [...]
Italian Banks May Take Ham and Wine as Collateral
Italian bank vaults may soon resemble well stocked delicatessens if a plan goes ahead to accept expensive wines and dry-cured hams as collateral on bank loans from crisis-hit producers.
The idea, which was launched this week by an influential Italian bank chairman and wine producer, was backed by [...]
German Red Wine Powder Angers Chianti Growers
Furious Italian winemakers claim that a German manufacturer of powdered red wine is copying their hallowed Chianti — a charge the company vehemently denies. The product, intended for thirsty hikers rather than connoisseurs, is selling so well that the firm plans to introduce powdered beer.
A German company has dismissed [...]
Villa Pillo Borgoforte 2006
The Borgoforte is a “Super-Tuscan” style wine, blending sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. We saw this wine at Costco for $8.79. The sign hanging over the stacked up boxes said Wine Spectator gave it 92 points, and at that price, we couldn’t resist. That evening we were nibbling on bread and [...]
Villa Pillo Borgoforte 2006
The Borgoforte is a “Super-Tuscan” style wine, blending sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. We saw this wine at Costco for $8.79. The sign hanging over the stacked up boxes stated that Wine Spectator gave it 92 points, and at that price, we couldn’t resist. That evening we were nibbling on sliced baguette [...]
