Trentodoc: Italian Sparkling Wine from the Mountains​ ​ Have you ever tasted a Trentodoc before? It is an Italian sparkling wine (white and rosé) made with Metodo Classico (same as Méthode champenoise) in Trentino, northeast of Italy. Trento DOC was created in 1993, second in the world after Champagne, to ensure quality and express the unique terroir of Trentino. ​ ​ Trentodoc, introduced in 2007, is a collective and territorial trademark representing high quality, elegant, and persistent sparkling wines made with grapes (Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Meunier) grown in the mountainous region of Trentino ​ ​ I was so lucky to participate in the seminar led by @robertoanesi and @trentodoc back in May and got to #sample this gorgeous Trentodoc made by @mosertrentodoc. ​ ​ This is a 2013 Brut Nature made with 100% Chardonnay sourced from the best vineyards of the estate. ​ Aged 60 months on the less, the wine is showing beautifully both on the nose and palate. Offering tart yellow apple, unripe apricot, orange blossom with hints of bread dough and hazelnuts, the wine is lively with racy acidity, umami and minerality lingered at the end. I think I just fell in love with #Trentodoc. ​ ​ ​ #酒意思 #sipwithjoyce #trentodocday ​ #trentodoctime #enjoytrentodoc ​ #virtualtasting #trentinowines #italianwine​ #bubbles #wineoclock #wineinstagram ​ #winetime #drinkitalian #metodoclassico
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Geodesy Wine is Judy Jordan’s newest endeavor, a long-held dream of her wanting to create “Wine with a Purpose” to support WG Edge program (Women Gaining and Edge), a non-profit organization also founded by Judy. The program is dedicated to providing leadership program for young women who seek careers in agriculture and increase their ability to lead and impact the community. ​ ​ ​ Geodesy wines are crafted from three sustainable farmed estate vineyards. Two are from the heritage sites in Willamette Valley, Oregon, and a mountain ridge-top vineyard in Napa Valley. Winemaker Megan Baccitich and winegrower Scott Zapotoky are the driving forces to reflect the unique and complex terroir of each sites. ​ ​ Thanks @themomsomm for hosting this incredible virtual wine tasting, along with amazing Judy Jordan, the founder of @geodesywine and Women Gaining an Edge, and talented Megan Baccitich, the winemaker of Geodesy. ​ ​ We tasted 3 wines of their current releases, Chehalem Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, and Sage Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. I was very fond of the wines and I love their core value even better: “Drink well, do good”. 100% of the Geodesy profits go to WG Edge program. ​ ​ ​ ​ #酒意思 #sipwithjoyce #sommation #wineoclock #wineinstagram #winetime #winereview #winelifestyle #cultwine #californiawine #oregonwine #givingback #doinggood #womendowine #phenomenalfemme #nationalwomensmonth #geodesywine #womensupportingwomen #womenempoweringwomen #winetasting #womeninwine #sommelier #sommlife #getsomm #ワイン #포도주 #部落客 #葡萄酒 #品酒 #侍酒師

By tasting both Pio Cesare’s Barolo and Barbera d’Alba while watching @carrielynstrong chat with @fedeboffa on @sommation_live today, brought back my memory of being at @vinitalyofficial wine fair in Verona two years ago. ​ ​ I met with Augusto Boffa at VinItaly. He kindly guided me through the lineup showcased in the fair. I was moved by his passion and pride for the family business as well as the wine they produced. It was truly an unforgettable experience for me. ​ ​ Pio Cesare, the celebrated Piemont producer, is turning 140 year-old this year. Since Cesare Pio established the estate in 1881, the 5-generation winemaking family, now led by Boffa family, has always sticked to “Poi Cesare family style”: dedicate to the terroir of the Piedmont and continue to produce wine that fully expresses the distinctiveness of the fruits and the vineyards. ​ ​ The Barbera d’Alba and Barolo give a perfect glimpse of what Pio Cesare can offer if you are new to this producer. ​ ​ ​ As for the 2018 Barbera d’Alba, the grapes are sourced from Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe, Diano d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba. The aim of making this Barbera is to stand along with any Barolo or Barbaresco. It’s a Barbera can be enjoy while it’s young and with longevity. ​ ​ Don’t call Pio Cesare’s Barolo a regular Barolo. By combining Nebbiolo grapes coming from 5 different sites in the Barolo region, the goal here is to embrace and express the beauty of the Barolo region as one. ​ ​ Nowadays we look for uniqueness, originality and particularity in wine as well as in our society, but lots of times we overlook and forget the gracefulness of unity. Thanks Pio Cesare, this 2016 Barolo makes me think twice about who I am and the world we are living in. ​ ​ ​ *Special thanks to @mmdusa @PioCesare1881 @fedeboffa ​ ​ ​ ​ #酒意思 ​ #sipwithjoyce #sommation #nebbiolo #barbera #piocesare #piemontewine ​ ​ #barolowine #140pioanniversary #vinoitaliano​ #italianwinelover #wineoclock #winedown #iloveitalianwine #drinkitalian #wineinstagram #winetime #drinkmorewine #wineliftstyle #wineprofessional #winetasting #sommelier #sommlife #ワイン #포도주 #部落客 #葡萄酒 #意大利酒 #品酒 #侍酒師