One great way to appreciate Italian wine is in an Italian restaurant…in Chicago. We met with Salvatore Avallone of Villa Matilde Winery at Macello Italian restaurant just a few weeks ago. Wine education is a big thing for us and Salvatore’s vast knowledge of Italian wine history was impressive. Salvatore speaks excellent English so listen close, and you may learn a bit of Italian.  

You can also hear Salvatore on our Vino Lingo segment defining the wine term “Clay Amphora”

Learn more by visiting www.villamatilde.it

Salvatore Avallone of Villa Matilde, Italy gives us his definition of the wine term “Clay Amphora”

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Brian Brakesman’s dad purchased land above Napa Valley on Howell Mountain in1971 simply because the Valley Floor was too expensive. What a great decision that turned it to be. Today, Brian and his family make Red Thread wine on that same property. While things on the mountain have changed Brian’s commitment to quality, has not. We met with Brian at the winery and talked about their history on Howell Mountain.

You can also hear Brian on our Vino Lingo segment giving us his definition of the wine term “Slutty”

Learn more by visiting www.redthreadwines.com

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Brian Brakesman’s dad purchased land above Napa Valley on Howell Mountain in1971 simply because the Valley Floor was too expensive. What a great decision that turned it to be. Today, Brian and his family make Red Thread wine on that same property. While things on the mountain have changed Brian’s commitment to quality, has not. We met with Brian at the winery and talked about their history on Howell Mountain.

You can also hear Brian on our Vino Lingo segment giving us his definition of the wine term “Slutty”

Learn more by visiting www.redthreadwines.com

Vino Lingo gives you the real definition of wine making terms as spoken by the winemakers. Listen to Red Thread Winemaker Brian Brakesman define the word “Slutty”

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