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Join us for a survey of three wines from Tamburini and a wonderful recipe featuring DOMA Roasted Red Pepper Strips! TAMBURINI Il Castelluccio, Italy Here is a fun fact! This crisp combination of Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes was an original Chianti blend. Straw yellow in color with greenish highlights, it has an intense and aromatic bouquet reminiscent of broom, banana, orange blossom and rose. It...

WINE MAISON ALBERT WINERY Like most of the vineyards we have shared with you, the vineyards of Maison Albert have a deep desire to create a truly organic wine. Only natural methods are used to cultivate the grapes. For instance, wild plants are grown in an effort to maintain a rich biodiversity and balance the structure of the soil. Each root generates different micro-organisms which allow the vine...

From a spacious multi-level deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the beautifully landscaped grounds.  The well-established vineyards produce classic European vinifera grapes including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Riesling.  Vines planted more recently are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Gewurztraminer. Savor a tasting from your choice of m...

Welcome to our September 2022 edition of the “A Casa” food and wine club by Pasta and Vino When in Rome, do as the Romans do. WINE VINEA DOMINI The first words pronounced by Benedict XVI, immediately after his election (2005), were: “after the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals elected me, a simple and humble worker of the vineyard of the Lord.” From this came the idea of giving the name “Vine...

Potzinger Sauv Blanc • Winery in southern Styria has existed since 1860 • Styria is a mountainous, forested state in southern Austria, known for its wine, spas and castles. • The Sauvignon Blanc is a cross between Traminer and Chenin Blanc. o The name is composed of the two French words sauvage (“wild” or “natural”) and blanc (“white”). And wild is quite apt when it comes to white wine and its cha...

Welcome to our July 2022 edition of the “A Casa” food and wine club by Pasta and Vino We’re celebrating July 4th this month with red, white, and bubbly wine! WINE REVEL OTR URBAN WINERY What began as a hobby of wine making by Anthony Maieron and John Coleman is now a boutique urban winery with a full bar and event space. Located in Cincinnati’s historic and progressive OverThe-Rhine neighborhood,...

Join Dr. Serg the Wine Guy and Susie as they visit a Pastaandvino.com partner Revel Wine OTR in Cincinnati, Ohio. Revel is a boutique urban winery, full bar, wine collective and event space. Located in Cincinnati's historic and progressive Over-The-Rhine neighborhood, they specialize in handcrafted small batch wines including our Cabernet Sauvignon *Silver Medalist* 2020 Cincinnati International W...

Celebrate Father’s Day with a macho wine that pairs well with steak and a bottle of the best Tequila around. You will not be disappointed. This month’s recipe features a stuffed pork chop with an Italian flair.

Join Dr. Serg "The Wine Guy" and his bride Susie as they travel to Vinitaly to visit the Italo Cescon Winery.  In this episode we discuss the five time award winning white wine known as Madre', or Mother."  Also, tune in and learn how to cook pasta like "a real Italian."

Explore Romania’s rich history of traditional winemaking with Cristian Soare. Cristian’s Terra Firma USA, Inc. is the exclusive importer of several Romanian wines.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of A Casa Food & Wine Club by pastaandvino.com.  This month's selections will take you on a food and wine tour that will have you salivating from the first taste to the last drop.  This month's subscription includes: Apostoli Pinot Grigio Tamburini Chianti "THE BOSS" Muraca DIY Italian Pizza Kit Astorino Orecchiette Pasta (Little Ears) Please visit us...

Listen as our guest Matt Weiland chronicals the rich history of Fullerton Wine.  Hailing from northern Europe, the Fullerton family speaks many languages, and delights in sharing the language of wine with others. Fullerton Winery crafts elegant and distinctive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that transport you to their special place in the world, Oregon’s Willamette Valley.  Fullerton Winery  Founded:...

To Antonio, Tonnino wines are more than just a drink. He says, “It’s not just the wine, it’s the man, the life, the livelihood, the love of nature, the yearning to leave the land better.” The winery is therefore not just a resource for production; it’s a way of life. It’s a living, breathing thing. It’s about the community and employees all together as one family. As Antonio says “I may own the la...

Blood of Judas! Dr. Serg and Earl-Ray go transatlantic in an interview with Marzia Cordini from Cantine Francesco Montagna in Broni, Italy. Join them as they take a step back in religious and traditional folklore to find out how one of the greatest semi-sweet wines of Italy, Sangue di Giuda, affectionately translated to Blood of Judas, got it’s peculiar name.

Join Dr. Sergio Sgro and Earl-Ray as they discuss the wines of DiVino Wine Wholesalers. In this episode the guys give you a sneak peak into the Italian wines of DiVino.

Whine about Wine with Dr. Serg the wine guy and his buddy Earl-Ray. Yep, it’s true they let someone named Earl Ray have a podcast. Tune in as the guys describe the Sgro Family’s journey from the old country in Italy to becoming one of the USA’s most unique wine distributors. Hear the story of Di Vino Wholesalers as it can only be told by Dr. Serg.

Join Earl-Ray Neal and Dr. Serg the Wine Guy as they bring a bit of Old Country Italy to you. pastaandvino.com is your gateway to true Italian past and vino. Listen a bit and see why we believe every wine has a story and every story is better with wine.