Italian Wine

  • On Coravin: The Mystical Role of Music in Winemaking

    Several years ago when I first met Aurelio Montes, Jr., winemaker at Montes Wines in Chile, to taste his wines during a visit to Miami Beach, he explained to me the process of using Gregorian chants in his cellars where some of the premium  Montes wines aged in barrels. It was a technique that I…

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  • Pairing Wine While Dining Miami Spice-Style at Zucca

    Miami Spice season is upon us! At many fine dining establishments throughout the 3-0-5, customers can choose to be treated to a three-course lunch or dinner for $23 or $39, respectively, exclusive of tip and tax. It’s a great time to explore cuisines and visit restaurants you’ve been meaning to try all year.  Sure, some…

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  • “Through the Grapevine” with Pasqua Family Italian Wines

    February is the month of love, and what better way to celebrate love than with a bottle of wine from Verona, Italy, home of Romeo & Juliet? If you’re an Italian wine aficionado, you don’t want to miss Pasqua wines. Read my latest article in my “Through the Grapevine” column in South Florida Luxury Guide…

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