The wine region of Velletri is located in the region of Latium of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Veliterna Vini or the Domaine Piana dei Castelli produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Velletri are Sangiovese et Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Velletri often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or spices.
In the mouth of Velletri is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Velletri, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Velletri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Andrea Franchetti, one of the most talented and visionary Italian producers, has died at the age of 72 in Rome. In 30 years exactly, he positioned his superTuscan Trinoro among the top Italian references, producing a wine with stylish elegance and outstanding potential for ageing. Franchetti’s Bordeaux blends were without the over-extractions that were on-trend in the 2000s, nor the excess of fruit following phenolic maturity. He followed a precise idea to produce classic wines for the long haul ...
The Francs de Pied (Ungrafted Vines) group, which last met two weeks ago at Pasquet’s Liber Pater winery in the Graves, consists of a growing circle of vignerons who work with ungrafted vineyards planted to native varieties. The list includes Francs de Pied president Loïc Pasquet himself, vice-president Egon Müller (Mosel), and secretary Andrea Polidoro of Cupano (Montalcino) and Contrada Contro (Marche); as well as Gocha Chkhaidze of leading Georgian winery, Askaneli; Thibault Liger-Belair (Bur ...
Club dVIN, which launched earlier this year as a global NFT wine club, said members will be given the chance to sign up for a series of trips to Bhutan from late July to late September 2023. Those flying out will be able to ‘snip grapes’ and break ground on the Ser Kem Winery, alongside experiences like river rafting and visiting monasteries, Club dVIN said. ‘If you love wine and adventure, this is an unmatched opportunity to fill your cup with both while taking in the breathtaking beauty of Bhu ...
