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6 Italian Wine Facts – Italy is Coming to Vancouver

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

February 11, 2016

The last week of February 2016 will mean that Italy is in Vancouver. Yes, you read that correctly. Vancouver will be hosting a significant number of Italian wineries (among other gems from all over the globe) at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (aka VIWF). Italy is the “theme” country this year, which means it will …

2007 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

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August 5, 2012

The salmon and chard pasta was steaming on the plates for my guests, and a vividly green side salad was ready to be dug into. The bottle of Lamole di Lamole Chianti was uncorked, and poured into stemless glasses. At 15.5% alcohol by volume, I was expecting a heat punch to the tastebuds. However, what …