Forgive me, but these colors are too amazing to not share.
Great article (hat tip Valerie Q) on the specifics in re: the compounds and resultant flavors imparted into wine from various oaks. Fascinating stuff!
http://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-wine-barrels-affect-the-taste-of-wine/
Our friends at Azienda Giribaldi tweeted this to us. Ah, the view of a small hilltop town in Piemonte in spring where the mountains in the backdrop are still snowy. Let’s go!
We’re going to be doing some explorations with friends and clients in the region soon and will be expanding our repertoire of winery related tour items. What a great way to see the best of the real Italy.
Sassi Italy Tours 