Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Italy, Pregnancy and Wine

There once was a newly married couple who planned a lovely trip to see the rolling hills and drink the wonderful wines of Tuscany, Italy. With Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano on their mind, they booked their plane tickets with smiles on their faces. Then the news that a third person would be accompanying them on this trip of a wine lovers fantasy came about, and the cruel truth settled over them like a dense fog: it would be torture for two of the three people to hang out in wine country when they couldn't drink.

Okay, so baby didn't think that but I'm sure that it would've mentioned it if it could.



Just got back from those rolling hills of the region of Tuscany in Italy. Made the most of my inability to drink and used the spittoon as much as I could. I have to say I have a newfound appreciation for the Sangiovese grape and the effect of terroir on flavour of wines.

Will update on each of the regions we popped into and wines we both (me and hubby) liked in the coming days.
Briefly-
Didn't really like Vino Nobile
LOVED Brunello
Liked Rosso
And well, Chianti is so well known in North America, I could've already told you I like them.

Tell you more about them soon! Ciao!!