Wine Suggestions from the Wife of a Wine Guy– Langhe Nebbiola Barbaresco 2009

I am the “Wife of a Wine Guy”. My husband Michael and his family have an Italian wine bar and restaurant named Skappo.

  A lot of wine goes through our household because we typically try a wine that Michael is considering to put on the wine list of the restaurant or we have a left over bottle from Skappo’s “wine by the glass” that has not been consumed fully.

I mentioned in a past post that on a weekly basis I would like to feature and write about the wines that Michael has brought home. I want to bring you behind the scenes of the wine tasting sessions with the “wife of a wine guy”.

I am not a wine expert like Michael. Before meeting him I was only able to say what I didn’t like (if it was vinegary!).

Slowly I am learning and during our private “wine tastings” I play act like a kid and pretend to be a wine connoisseur. The problem is I like most, if not all wines, so I am not much of a critic! What I know for sure is that we love wine in our house and it makes us happy!

Today I was very fortunate because my husband just did a wine dinner at his restaurant.  There was an extra bottle of an exquisite wine called Langhe Nebbiola Barbaresco 2009 left over so Michael took the bottle home and I am drinking it all by myself!

Wine:	Langhe Nebbiola Barbaresco 2009 (Piedmonte, Italy)
Color:	Dark and deep ruby red wine
Taste:	It is smooth with medium tannin qualities (this is when your mouth puckers from something being bitter, but in a good way).  The puckering quality is equal to that if you ate a pomegranate.   It has hints of cherries, chocolate and berries.  It has a very rich, smoky and earthy flavor.
Smell:	smokey, cherries, plums, berries
Average price:	$18-24
Comments:	Before drinking this wine leave the wine bottle open or decant it in a pitcher.  It gets better as it airs out.This wine is a great stand alone wine or it is awesome with food. I had it with homemade chicken soup and pizza and it was delicious.When you swish it around the glass it has medium legs (this is when you move it around the glass and it leaves tracks). It has a very deep and complex flavor so I can imagine it great with stews or steaks.  For those wanting a lighter wine this might be too heavy, but for those who want a rich wine then this is the one for you.

I really wish I had a way to let you share this glass with me right now. It is a truly delicious wine that I recommend.

Wine Suggestions from the Wife of a Wine Guy–Cascina Saria Dolcetto D’Alba 2010

I am the “Wife of a Wine Guy”. My husband Michael and his family have an Italian wine bar and restaurant named Skappo. A lot of wine goes through our household because we typically try a wine that Michael is considering to put on the wine list of the restaurant or we have a left over bottle from Skappo’s “wine by the glass” that has not been consumed fully.

I mentioned in a past post that on a weekly basis I would like to feature and write about the wines that Michael has brought home. I want to bring you behind the scenes of the wine tasting sessions with the “wife of a wine guy”.

I am not a wine expert like Michael. Before meeting him I was only able to say what I didn’t like (if it was vinegary!). Slowly I am learning and during our private “wine tastings” I play act like a kid and pretend to be a wine connoisseur. The problem is I like most, if not all wines, so I am not much of a critic!

What I know for sure is that we love wine in our house and it makes us happy!

Wine:	Cascina Saria Dolcetto D’Alba 2010 (Piedmont, Nieve, Italy)
Color:	Dark and deep ruby red wine
Taste:	It is smooth with medium tannin qualities (this is when your mouth puckers from something being bitter, but in a good way). It has hints of cherries and berries.It has a clean flavor since it was fermented in steel casks.
Smell:	vanilla, cherries, berries
Average price:	$11-13
Comments:	This wine is a great stand alone wine or it is awesome with food.  I had it with homemade chicken soup and sushi, and it paired well.When you swish it around the glass it has medium legs (this is when you move it around the glass and it leaves tracks).It is super easy to drink and will please most palettes. It’s a nice table wine for every day.

 I really wish I had a way to let you share this glass with me right now. It is a truly delicious wine that I recommend.

Wine Suggestions from the Wife of a Wine Guy–Argiolas Perdera, Isola Dei Nuraghi 2009

I am the “Wife of a Wine Guy”.  My husband Michael and his family have an Italian wine bar and restaurant named Skappo. A lot of wine goes through our household because we typically try a wine that Michael is considering to put on the wine list of the restaurant or we have a left over bottle from Skappo’s “wine by the glass” that has not been consumed fully.

I mentioned in a past post that on a weekly basis I would like to feature and write about the wines that Michael has brought home. I want to bring you behind the scenes of the wine tasting sessions with the “wife of a wine guy”.

I am not a wine expert like Michael. Before meeting him I was only able to say what I didn’t like (if it was vinegary!). Slowly I am learning and during our private “wine tastings” I play act like a kid and pretend to be a wine connoisseur. The problem is I like most, if not all wines, so I am not much of a critic!

What I know for sure is that we love wine in our house and it makes us happy!

 

Wine:	Argiolas Perdera, Isola Dei Nuraghi 2009 (Sardinia, Italy)
Color:	Dark ruby red wine
Taste:	It is smooth with very light tannin qualities (this is when your mouth puckers from something being bitter, but in a good way). It has hints of cinnamon, cherries and pepper.
Smell:	cinnamon, all spice, berries
Average price:	$12-15
Comments:	This wine is a great stand alone wine or it is awesome with food.  I had it with homemade chicken matzo ball soup, Asian shrimp paste salad, and it paired well. It is super easy to drink and will please most palettes. It’s a nice table wine for every day.

 

I really wish I had a way to let you share this glass with me right now. It is a truly delicious wine that I highly recommend.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Wine Suggestions from the Wife of a Wine Guy–Fattoria Le Pupille, Elisabetta Geppetti, 2010 Poggio Argentato

I am the “Wife of a Wine Guy”. My husband Michael and his family have an Italian wine bar and restaurant named Skappo. A lot of wine goes through our household because we typically try a wine that Michael is considering to put on the wine list of the restaurant or we have a left over bottle from Skappo’s “wine by the glass” that has not been consumed fully.

I mentioned in a past post that on a weekly basis I would like to feature and write about the wines that Michael has brought home. I want to bring you behind the scenes of the wine tasting sessions with the “wife of a wine guy”.

I am not a wine expert like Michael. Before meeting him I was only able to say what I didn’t like (if it was vinegary!). Slowly I am learning and during our private “wine tastings” I play act like a kid and pretend to be a wine connoisseur. The problem is I like most, if not all wines, so I am not much of a critic!

What I know for sure is that we love wine in our house and it makes us happy!

Wine:	Fattoria Le Pupille, Elisabetta Geppetti, 2010 Poggio Argentato (Tuscany)
Color:	Light white wine
Taste:	It is smooth and fruity with low acidity.  It has hints of strawberries and peaches.
Smell:	sweet aroma with hints of strawberries and peaches
Average price:	$13-20
Comments:	This wine is a great stand alone wine or it is awesome with food.  I had it with left over New Haven cheese pizza and it paired so well.  It is super easy to drink and will please most palettes. It’s a nice table wine for every day.

 

 I really wish I had a way to let you share this glass with me right now. It is a truly delicious wine that I highly recommend.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Wine Suggestions from the Wife of a Wine Guy – Dievole Dievolino Chianti 2008

I am the “Wife of a Wine Guy”.  My husband Michael and his family have an Italian wine bar and restaurant named Skappo.

A lot of wine goes through our household because we typically try a wine that Michael is considering to put on the wine list of the restaurant or we have a left over bottle from Skappo’s “wine by the glass” that has not been consumed fully.

I mentioned in a past post that on a weekly basis I would like to feature and write about the wines that Michael has brought home. I want to bring you behind the scenes of the wine tasting sessions with the “wife of a wine guy”.

I am not a wine expert like Michael. Before meeting him I was only able to say what I didn’t like (if it was vinegary!). Slowly I am learning and during our private “wine tastings” I play act like a kid and pretend to be a wine connoisseur. The problem is I like most, if not all wines, so I am not much of a critic!

What I know for sure is that we love wine in our house and it makes us happy!

Wine:	Dievole Dievolino Chianti 2008 (Tuscany, Italy)
Color:	Red wine with a very deep dark color.
Taste:	It is smooth with some tannin qualities (this is when your mouth puckers from something being bitter, but in a good way).  It has hints of blackberries and raspberries.
Smell:	coffee, berries, fruity
Average price:	$9.99-$15.00
Comments:	This wine is a great stand alone wine or it is awesome with food.   I had it with a surf and turf platter (steak with shrimp) and it was delicious.  It is super easy to drink and will please most palettes.  It’s a nice table wine for every day.

I really wish I had a way to let you share this glass with me right now.  It is a truly delicious wine that I highly recommend.