Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, and Molinara grapes are picked at the end of summer. Classico Superiore Ripasso “Campo San Vito&# is also produced from Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, and Molinara grapes from the same age of vine in the same manner yet the yields are lower, 55 ha/hl. And New York? Day 2. Amarone, and Recioto. MORE >>

Gary Grunner, National Sales-Brand Manager of Cantina di Soave, invited me on a recent Sunday afternoon, to Il Poeta , one of the finest new Italian restaurants in Queens, New York. Rocca Sveva Soave Classico 2008 DOC When I was a younger man, the most famous white wine from Italy was from the Soave region, near Verona. MORE >>

Here are a few of my tasting notes: Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2006 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 2 years in oak, 4 months in bottle, deep violet colors, delicious cherry pie aromas, dark waves of chocolate and coffee. On October 25th at The New York Public Library The Instituto Grandi Marchi presented their “Premium Brands”. MORE >>

A blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Sangiovese from the Valpolicella Classico area. Aged for six months in stainless steel tanks and six to eight additional months in oak barrels. Exotic aromas of cured meats, animal and some distinct chocolate on the palate with coffee notes, licorice and dark berries. MORE >>

And for an after dinner wine Eric brought out a bottle of L'Arco Pario a Valpolicella Ripaso made from Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and, in very small percentages, Croatina. This week I had the good fortune of experiencing a traditional Venetian themed dinner and wine pairing at the home of my friends Eric and Deborah. with a kick. MORE >>