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We’ve All Heard Them Called “Dry.” But What Does That Really Mean?

We’ve All Heard Them Called “Dry.” But What Does That Really Mean?

We’ve All Heard Them Called “Dry.” But What Does That Really Mean?Aldo Bove
Published on: 19/01/2026

Tannins are natural compounds found in many plants. Chemically, they belong to a family called polyphenols — large, complex molecules that love to bind to proteins...

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The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its Soul

The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its Soul

The Quiet Role of Oak: Aging Wine Without Losing Its SoulAldo Bove
Published on: 12/01/2026

One 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...

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Understanding Dry Wine This January

Understanding Dry Wine This January

Understanding Dry Wine This JanuaryAldo Bove
Published on: 05/01/2026

When 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...

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A’ Scippata Riserva: Heritage, Heroic Viticulture, and the Amalfi Coast

A’ Scippata Riserva: Heritage, Heroic Viticulture, and the Amalfi Coast

A’ Scippata Riserva: Heritage, Heroic Viticulture, and the Amalfi CoastAldo Bove
Published on: 06/10/2025

A’ Scippata Riserva – A bold red from the Amalfi Coast, crafted by the Apicella family from 250-year-old Tintore vines on dramatic cliff..side terraces. Grown with heroic viticulture, hand-harvested from tiny plots, this Riserva delivers ripe red fruits, subtle spice, and silky tannins. Perfect with braised meats, roasted game, and aged cheeses — a true taste of Amalfi’s history and heritage.

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