Italian eateries in Leicester had something of a renaissance when Claudio Ranieri was in town. It seems no-one in the city who ever ate in an Italian restaurant or gelateria was safe from bumping in to him. He won plenty of friends in those restaurants by maintaining his quiet charm and eating well. When he… Read More »
I am partial to a regular Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, not just when it comes in the super-cool “Gina Lollobrigida” bottles. Okay so not everyone thinks those hourglass bottles are super-cool, but that’s probably because they are not super-cool people. This Verdicchio di Matelica Poggio alle Rondini is made from the same kind of… Read More »
Paulo Bettini successfully defended his World Championship road race title this weekend so time to celebrate with an Italian wine. M&S recently had a sale on Italian wines. Always reasonable value, with 20% off it would be rude not to pick up a Marks & Spencer Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2006.… Read More »
It looks like the Tour is conspiring against me – a Columbian stage winner. I have never tried or even heard of Columbian wine. A quick search turned up ice wines from British Columbia, but nothing from Columbian Columbia. I’d been rooting for Mayo and Valverde (even though I lost a tenner on him in… Read More »
There’s something life affirming about Verdicchio. It tends to come in a fun, curvaceous bottle, although as the wines get more serious the bottle often does too. I had a 2006 Moncaro Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico to go with some fusilli bucati with broccoli and tomatoes – a quick, cheap and happy meal.… Read More »
I’ve had a bit of a thing for sardines lately, and last night had some with pasta and a bottle of Verdicchio dei Castelli Jesi Classico 2004 from ‘Monticelli’ Azienda Agricola Monte Schiavo. It was a clear, bright, pale lemon with sheeting legs. It had a clean nose with some yeast and nuts with a surprising… Read More »
A bottle of Italian wine tonight, this one bought for the bottle more often than the contents. It’s a Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi, often known as la Lollobrigida as it’s claimed the bottle’s shape is based on Gina’s. This bottle is a Croce Del Moro Classico from Majestic. It’s clear and pale, with a… Read More »