Tasting Notes – Marina Cvetic 2003 & 2004, Masciarelli
Marina Cvetic, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (double whammy)
2003 and 2004 vintages
Wines tasted on February 11, 2010
By: Daniele del Gesso, Sommelier
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Located in Popoli (PE), in the green heart of the Abruzzi, Valle Reale, marks the geographical border among the Gran Sasso National Park, the Laga Mountains and the Majella National Park.
Driving along the winding roads of the SS5 then through Popoli which leads us directly to Valle Reale HQ some kilometres away, we are pleasantly [...]
The exclusive atmosphere of this haven of serenity and meditation, the fascination of the antique combined with modern furniture and the perfect service will make your stay at the Castle unforgettable.
Semivicoli is a tiny hamlet, that belongs to the city of Casacanditella in the Province of Chieti 365 metres above the sea level. Here [...]
Abruzzo is renowned for a delicious variety of uncomplicated dishes, reflecting a past where local ingredients from the land, sea and mountains, fused with the imagination of the people, to produce simple but very tasty recipes.
You too can share Sergio’s passion and from a few cooking lessons with him, take back home a little part [...]
If there are any producers in Abruzzo which can truly be considered “Terroir Producers”, Emidio Pepe is surely one of them. Minute attention to detail, traditional winemaking methods and over a century of experience passed on from one generation to the next is what makes Pepe’s wines as sought after as they are – and [...]
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Marina Cvetic, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (double whammy)
2003 and 2004 vintages
Wines tasted on February 11, 2010
By: Daniele del Gesso, Sommelier
… Continue Reading
Italian Wine Tourism is popular as never before as announced on February 19 at the BIT (Borsa Internazionale del Turismo) in Milan. 2009 saw a 20% rise compared to 2008, which translates to € 3 Billion spent in this sector! Stats go on to show that it’s imperative that wineries and wine regions build a direct dialog with the Millenial generation. … Continue Reading
Agriturismo “La Brocca” (Winner of the “Ospitalità Italiana” ISNART Award) is owned and run by Carla Di Crescenzo and her family: daughter Filomena, husband Maurizio and the “grandparents”. Founded in 1999, it has become quite an institution in the Chieti region and is popular with insiders for its authentic regional cuisine followed by very modest prices: where else can you get a 3 course meal for EUR 16,00 (wine and coffee included) and actually think, “Why aren’t I paying triple for this?”. That’s how good the food is here… and once again, priced very fairly. … Continue Reading
The Abruzzese cuisine is typically down-home and hefty and only uses the best ingredients the region has to offer. “Organic” is not a trendy advertising claim in Abruzzo, it’s reality. What’s special about the regional cuisine is the use of traditional ingredients and the recipes which have been passed on from generation to generation with close to no modification whatsoever. This certainly has to do with the fact that Abruzzo lived in practical isolation for so many generations. … Continue Reading
It must have been a heavy case of amnesia. Yesterday I enjoyed my Latte Macchiato at an Italian Bar – Dolce Vita in a Mediterranean ambience. Today the world seems to have turned around completely and I don’t have a clue what’s going on. Did I time warp straight to the Bonanza-Ranch?
After a few meters of altitude on today’s ride, a 30 km long and 8 km wide plateau rolls out in front of us. Dimensions like the one’s you see in the most monumental western flics. No tree or bush to block your site. … Continue Reading
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Italian Wine Tourism is popular as never before as announced on February 19 at the BIT (Borsa Internazionale del Turismo) in Milan. 2009 saw a 20% rise compared to 2008, which translates to € 3 Billion spent in this sector! Stats go on to show that it’s imperative that wineries and wine regions build a [...]
The charm of Abruzzo lies very much on the geographical variety the region offers and not to mention, the fact that it is still basically “untouched”. A place where Italy is still… well, I will go as far as saying, “still Italy”.
In the Fall of 2009, Abruzzo was the shooting backdrop for the film “The American” starring George Clooney, directed by Anton Corbijn. The film is set to be released in September 2010.
The Gambero Rosso “Tre Bicchieri” (3 Glasses) is probably one of Italy’s leading wine guides and influences the consumer market immensly.
Just think what would happen if this question would be placed in relation to Italian regions such as Tuscany, Piedmont or even Liguria – the fact that it’s related to Abruzzo is probably why we’re not hearing so much about it. Let’s raise our voices!
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