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Wine Aroma Kits: Pros and Cons

Wine aroma kits, designed to hone tasting skills by isolating specific scents found in wine, have garnered praise and criticism from sommeliers and wine students. These kits typically include a variety of vials containing distinct aromas meant to represent the bouquet components of different wines.Pros of Wine Aroma KitsProfessionals in the wine industry, particularly educators […]

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Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

In the world of wine, few professionals command the respect and admiration that Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli does. With a career spanning several decades, Rocchiccioli has become a pivotal figure in the wine industry, known for his expertise, dedication, and ability to elevate the wine experience for enthusiasts and novices alike.Born in Italy, a country synonymous

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Kosher Wine

The Top Israeli Wineries

The History of Israeli WineIsraeli wine-making stretches back thousands of years, and wine culture provides the backdrop for many notable events in the Torah and Old Testament. Similar to Greece, the vine was central to many religious observances and customs. As a result, Israel led the ancient world in grape growing, winemaking, and amphora production.

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

VINO ESPUMOSO NATURAL BRUT CHARDONNAY – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963     13,5%VISUAL ANALYSIS: brilliant, straw yellow colour and as for the bubbles, they are fine, numerous and persistent.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: yeast, soap, white chocolate, tangerine, orange, yellow peach, vanilla, majoram and daisies.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the softness is

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVA – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO – I.NA.VI. 963 2009 13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, intense straw yellow and as concerns the structure, it is quite thick.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: herbs, almonds, yellow plum and elder.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the alcoholic sensation is light warm, the softness

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

PIZZORNO RESERVA – VINO ESPUMOSO NATURAL BRUT NATURE – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963    13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: brilliant, straw yellow with golden reflexes and the bubbles are quite fine, numerous and persistent.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: yeast, bread crust, flour, butter, lemon orange blossom and curry.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the softness

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

TINTO RESERVA – TANNAT 60% / CABERNET SAUVIGNON 30% / MERLOT 10% – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963   2010   13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple reflections and as for consistency, it is quite thick.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: green pepper, grass, olive, black cherry, stewed fruit, liquorice,

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

PIZZORNO TANNAT RESERVA – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963   2008   13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple reflexes and an important body.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: green wood, green pepper, unripe cherry, olives, wax, pomegranate, carob, mushroom, cacao and acacia wood.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: as regards the alcoholic sensation, it is

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

TINTO RESERVA – TANNAT 60% / CABERNET SAUVIGNON 30% / MERLOT 10% – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963   2010   13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple reflections and as for consistency, it is quite thick.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: green pepper, grass, olive, black cherry, stewed fruit, liquorice,

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

TIERRA ALTA VARIETALES – TANNAT – BODEGA SPINOGLIO – CAMINO MENDOZA 8238 – MONTEVIDEO – I.NA.VI. 310   2009   13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple red reflections and endowed of a good body.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: red fruit, blueberry jam, olives, wild rose, grass and a toasted smell.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: a dry wine with a medium alcoholic dryness; quite soft and quite fresh

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Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

Wine Review by Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli

ON PRÓSPERO SAUVIGNON BLANC – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO  –  I.NA.VI. 963   2010   13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: crystal clear, straw yellow with silverfish reflections and a nice body.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: tomate leaf, lemon, cat’s pee and daisy.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the wine is dry and the alcoholic sensation is medium warm; the

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