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…
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…