I really like Italian wine labels. They are very straight forward, but informative - I always learn something new from them. Searches online for the definition of 'tenuta' mostly give 'estate' as a translation of the Italian, but I best like the definition below, which I borrowed from Do Bianchi. (Thank you, Dr. Parzens.)
"Tenuta, a [land] holding or property, past participle of the Italian tenere, from the Latin teneo, meaning to hold, have, or keep. Tenuta is a term that you see applied across northern and central Italy. Its relation to the pre-industrial age, when land ownership denoted nobility, is clear."
I love, have always loved, and will always love, Italian wines.
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We are back there in 6 weeks time,monkey and I will indulge.Verona for you next time I think then I can go and see Hellas Verona play.
Sorry!
Vinogirl, I agree with you: "I love, have always loved, and will always love, Italian wines." However, with a million producers (all of them not equal), it makes for an interesting exploration. When people ask me what Italian wines I recommend, it's always Brunello and Prosecco, and I say that, because consistency is greater (in my humble opinion) than any other wines I know of, though Brunello is on the pricey side.
Another thought I have on Italian wines, is generally, you'll get a fair wine at a fair price which is probably only bested by Spanish wines.
isn't incredible how a humble Italian wine like that can transport you back to the place where you first tasted it?
Thanks for the shout out Vinogirl!
We love Italian wines, too. :)
buon weekend... j
Love how he's used the commas!
Thud: Verona sounds good - I can feel myself going all Romeo and Juliet!
NHW: Italians know wine with food, they are masters at it...and that's how, in my opinion, wine is meant to be enjoyed. Love Italian wines.
2B: Thank you for doing all that research, so I can benefit from your PhD :)
ALW: Welcome back from your hols.
You'd have loved this wine better than you loved his commas :)
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