Tag Archives: Italy

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Four

Posted on July 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While I was having this wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a pleasure hearing our moderator asking The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s Bride her opinion on the wines as we were going. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, La Bioca, La Casa in Collina, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Vite Colte, Zabalda | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Three

Posted on July 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the half-way point of fifteen Piedmontese wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and not only were the two Raconteurs having fun, but so were all the other patrons that were coming in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Angelo Nego, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbero d"Asti Superiore DOCG, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Ercole, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, La Lune e I Falo, Langhe, Pelaverga, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmont, Taddone, Terre da Vino, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Two

Posted on July 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There were fifteen wines to be tasted from the Piedmont region at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and we will look at the next three wines. I had a bonus, as The Wine Raconteur, Jr. and his Bride … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Allessandro Rivetto, Arneis, Barbera, Colli Tortonesi, Derthona Timorasso, Fabio Oberto, Italy, La Collina di Dioniso, Langhe, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Roero DOCG, Rosso, Terre da Vino, Timorasso, Vite Colte | Leave a comment

The Wines of Piedmont – Part One

Posted on July 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Who wouldn’t be excited about a wine tasting labeled as “The Wines of Piedmont” especially when it is hosted and curated by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was also a tasting where all the wines were affordable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aureliana, Cortese, Cyrogrillo, Gavi, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe DOC, Manzoni Bianco, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

And Then There Were More Reds to Try

Posted on July 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

After the Maison Trimbach wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan in the new addition, we walked back into the original store to be greeted with more wines to taste, Red wines from both the Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged 'L Franc ******, Bourgogne Rouge, Bussia, Cabernet Franc, Domaine Rene Leclerc, France, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Proprieta Sperino, Vino d'Italia-Vino da Tavola | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – June 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by thewineraconteur

One of my favorite monthly activities is to stop at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and pick up the wine club selections. The club selections, just like every other wine in the store has been curated by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Adelsheim Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Ronci Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Our Last Night With the Graduates

Posted on June 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We finally got together with My Favorite Daughter and her family, and we were going to start by an annual tradition, and bowl a couple of games, but there was major tournament and there were no open lanes for rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Charmat Method, Cinsault, Diving into Hampton Water, France, Gambino Cuvee, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, GV Liquid Group, Hampton Water, Italy, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Prosecco, Syrah, Tommaso Gambino | 2 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club Selection – May 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Some days, I venture into The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan just to pick up the monthly club selections. The two wines arrive at just under thirty dollars and are curated by the owner and his staff, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Show Pony, Tocca Dentro, Tomebrands, Treviso-Veneto, Two Mountain Winery, Washington | Leave a comment

Semifonte, Le Diacce and Gran Selezione from Podere Ciona

Posted on May 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready to taste the last three wines from Podere Ciona at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi were conducting the tasting and the crowd were all waiting for these wines. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, Italy, Le Diacci, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Semifonte, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Poderi Ciona

Posted on May 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti. I was reading the history of the winery on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico Riserva DOC, Ciona Rosé, Gaiole, Italy, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | 3 Comments