Aldo BoveTannins are natural compounds found in many plants. Chemically, they belong to a family called polyphenols — large, complex molecules that love to bind to proteins...
Aldo BoveOne of the biggest misconceptions in modern wine culture is that oak should be obvious. In many commercial wine styles — particularly those inspired by certain California and Napa Valley expressions — oak becomes a dominant sensory element. Vanilla, coconut, smoke, and toast often overpower the grape itself...
Aldo BoveWhen I describe Corash Cannonau Riserva as dry, I’m not talking about a sensation. I’m talking about sugar — or rather, the lack of it. Wine begins as grape juice, naturally rich in sugar. During fermentation, yeast transforms that sugar into alcohol. In the case of Corash, fermentation is allowed to finish completely, leaving only trace amounts of residual sugar. Nothing is added. Nothing is masked...
Alfonso VischiThe iconic Neapolitan Christmas salad where sharp, briny, and crunchy flavors come together to “reinforce” the holiday table.
