When it comes to wine tasting several factors play a role. A judge’s palate is affected by what she or he had earlier, the time of day, their mood, their emotional conditions, their health, even the weather. Temperature plays a big part. Volatiles in wine…
Last weekend was all about about Montefalco and Sagrantino red wine. Historically Sagrantino was used primarily for making sweet passito wines, partially drying the grapes to yield a thick, syrupy wine with raisin and blueberry qualities, much like a Recioto della…