Operating a winery in Napa Valley for 100 years is simply an astronomical accomplishment! Family owned makes that even more impressive. The Bartolucci Family, Susan, Buck, Taylor and Brette are very hands on when it comes to operating the winery which is located in the Carneros district of Napa. Its been ten years since our last full interview with the family so it was about time we caught up with all four of them. It was quite an honor to talk with 100 years of Napa Valley history.

You can also hear Buck Bartolucci on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Consistency”

Learn more by visiting www.madonnaestate.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Buck Bartolucci of Madonna Estate, Napa Valley, defining the term “Consistency”. Learn more by visiting www.madonnaestate.com

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Operating a winery in Napa Valley for 100 years is simply an astronomical accomplishment! Family owned makes that even more impressive. The Bartolucci Family, Susan, Buck, Taylor and Brette are very hands on when it comes to operating the winery which is located in the Carneros district of Napa. Its been ten years since our last full interview with the family so it was about time we caught up with all four of them. It was quite an honor to talk with 100 years of Napa Valley history.

You can also hear Buck Bartolucci on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Consistancy”

Learn more by visiting www.madonnaestate.com

Part Two of our journey to Abruzzo, Italy just a couple weeks ago. This video shows the faces and places we visited. The wines were excellent and the entire group were treated to an exceptional experience. Cheers! www.lifebetweenthevines.com or www.vinidabruzzo.it

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting the Abruzzo region of Italy, along with a group of US and Canadian journalists. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has been a favorite for a long time and with that we tasted Trebbiano, Pecorino and Cococciolla among others. The sparkling and Rosé were also very tasty. Our program this week includes interviews with a few Abruzzo winemakers recorded during the grand tasting. I’ve also included a brief conversation with Wine Journalist and fellow traveler Julia Coney, getting her take on the region. You can learn more by visiting www.vinidabruzzo.it

The interviews feature:

-Luisa Rutolo/Famiglia De Cerchio

-Federido De Cerchio/Famiglia De Cerchio

-Rafiella Chilantano/Cascina Del Colle

-Alessio D’Onofrio/Cascina Del Colle

-Ilaria Casetta/Marchesi De Cordano

-Katia Masci/Valle Martello

-Stefania Pepe/Stefania Pepe

-Julia Coney/Journalist & Wine Educator, USA

-Davide Acerra/Consorzio Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo

Photo: Katya Masci/Valle Martello & Federido De Cerchio/Famiglia De Cerchio

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