Since we’re between seasons where we’re exploring Italian wine and working our way down Italy’s boot, I thought we’d revisit the Rosato episode from way back in Season 1.

Rosato, Italian for rosé wine, it’s literally what’s in my glass right now. T

I hope you can find a glass of Italian rosé to help you wind down your summer while we take a lovely stroll back through our archives with “Rosato - Wading through the Italian Pink” - Perfect for warm summer evenings: they pair beautifully with al fresco dining, casual sipping, BBQ and friends.

Originally aired Jun 14, 2019

A quick dip into a couple of favorite rosé styles from Italy known as rosato takes us to the deep pink wines of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo.

We also discuss Chiaretto (Bardolino) briefly, and check in on the rosé wine market for some figures and finds.

Resources from this episode:

AAWE http://www.wine-economics.org/aawe/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5C-Roberta-Capitello-Consumer-preferences-and-perceptions-of-rose-wine-in-out-of-home-consumption-situations-in-Italy.pdf

Agroqualita.it http://www.agroqualita.it/_files/disciplinare_DOC_Cerasuolo_Abruzzo.pdf

Italian Wine Central italianwinecentral.com

Vinous https://www.vinous.com/articles/think-pink-italy-s-lively-2018-rosatos-may-2019

https://vinous.com/articles/think-pink-still-more-2018-italian-rosatos-may-2019

https://vinous.com/articles/looking-at-italy-through-rose-tinted-glasses-cerasuolo-rosato-ramato-and-chiaretto-jun-2015#

Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2018/05/27/exploring-the-world-of-italian-rose/#7454684d3406

OIV http://www.oiv.int/public/medias/3103/focus-2015-les-vins-roses-en.pdf

http://oiv.int/js/lib/pdfjs/web/viewer.html?file=/public/medias/6661/en-press-release-oiv-11042019.pdf

Wine Economist https://wineeconomist.com/2019/03/12/global-rose-market-qa/

Wine News (IT) https://winenews.it/en/10-of-still-wines-consumed-in-the-world-is-rose-a-strictly-french-affair_384945/

Wine Spectator https://www.winespectator.com/articles/vinitaly-2019-unites-italy-wine-world#

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Music: Addict Sound - Happy Acoustic - (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

An exploration of the wines, grapes, and the gorgeously mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta Italy, where we meet up with a Saint Bernard.

Resources from this episode:

Books:

The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)

Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)

Websites:

Consorzio Vini Valle d’Aosta https://www.vinivalledaosta.com/doc-valle-d-aosta

Decanter: Valle d’Aosta for Wine Lovers - A charming blend of French and Italian cultures in this northernmost Italian wine region, Finetti, M. (24 October 2022) https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/valle-daosta-for-wine-lovers-490147/

Disciplinare.it: Valle d’Aosta o Vallée d’Aoste DOC (20 December 2020) https://www.disciplinare.it/valle-daosta-o-vallee-daoste-doc.html

Fodor’s Travel: Auberge de l’Hospice Gran San Bernardo https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/piedmont-and-valle-daosta/hotels/reviews/auberge-de-l’hospice-gran-san-bernardo-161475

Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard: https://gsbernard.com

Institut Agricole Regional: https://www.iaraosta.it

Italian Wine Central: Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste DOC https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/valle-daosta-vallee-daoste-doc/

Pays du St-Bernard: Great St. Bernard Hospice https://www.saint-bernard.ch/en/activities/great-st-bernard-hospice-8006/

Quattro Calici: Il Vino nella Valle d’Aosta - Vitigni, Vino, Enogastronomia https://www.quattrocalici.it/regione/valle-d-aosta/

Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:

S5E2: Getting Medieval - Wine and Holy Warriors https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s5e2-getting-medieval-wine-and-holy-warriors

S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg

S9E3: Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby

S9E5: Swiss Wine, Sweet Stories https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e5-swiss-wine-sweet-stories

S19E2: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2

S19E4: The Wines and the Region of Lombardia, Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/the-wines-and-the-region-of-lombardia-italy-s19e4

Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.

Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

An exploration of the vast, diverse styles of wines, grapes, and the stunning region of Lombardia, Italy

Resources from this episode:

Books:

The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)

Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)

Websites:

Britannica: Lombardy https://www.britannica.com/place/Lombardy

Italian Wine Central: https://italianwinecentral.com/region-province/lombardia-3/

Quattrocalici: Wine in Lombardy https://www.quattrocalici.com/regions/lombardy/

Vini di Valtellina: https://www.vinidivaltellina.it

Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:

S2E1: Lambrusco Love Fest https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s2e1-lambrusco-love-fest

S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes

S2E5: Hello Vino Novello https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello

S3E1: Asti DOCG - Bubbles in the New Year, Decade and Season https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e1-asti-docg-bubbles-in-the-new-year-decade-and-season

S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes

S4E3: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza

S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg

S14E1: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/argentinas-sparkling-wine-s14e1

S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine Regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5

S19E2: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol Wine Regions in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol-wine-regions-in-italy-s19e2

S19E3: Wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-from-friuli-venezia-giulia-in-italy-s19e3

Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.

Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

An episode chock full of new grapes & places & wine styles unlike other regions of Italy we’ve explored so far. Click play to see what’s unique, yet necessary, to find & sip from Trentino-Alto Adige.

Resources from this episode:

Books:

The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)

Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)

Websites:

Alto Adige Wines: https://www.altoadigewines.com/en/home/1-0.html

Britannica: Other Italic Peoples https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-Italic-people/Other-Italic-peoples#ref63584

Italia.IT: Atmospheric Nature, Art, Culture, Sport and Good Food - Welcome to Alto Adige https://www.italia.it/en/south-tyrol/guide-history-facts

Italian Wine Central: Trentino DOC https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/trentino-doc/

Quattrocalici: Alto Adige o dell’Alto Adige DOC - La denominazione Alto Adige o dell’Alto Adige DOC https://www.quattrocalici.it/denominazioni/alto-adige-o-dell-alto-adige-doc/

Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:

S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes

S18E4: Lake Constance - One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4

S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5

S19E1: TrentoDOC on Deck - Classic Method Sparkling Wine from Northern Italy https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/trentodoc-on-deck-classic-method-sparkling-wine-from-northern-italy-s19e1

Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.

Music:

“Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Kicking off Season 19 with classic method sparkling wine from Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol: a brief history, style summary and some extras. Quick, dirty, and delicious.

Resources from this episode:

Books:

The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)

Tom Stevenson’s Champagne and Sparkling Wine Guide 2015, 6th Edition, [Kindle Edition], Stevenson, T. (2014)

Websites:

Britannica: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol https://www.britannica.com/place/Trentino-Alto-Adige-Sudtirol

Disciplinare: Trento Doc (26 December 2020) https://www.disciplinare.it/trento-doc.html

Glass in Session®: Bubbly to take us into the new year, Caruso, V. (18 December 2023) https://www.glassinsession.com/2023/12/18/bubbly-to-take-us-into-the-new-year/

La Cucina Italiana: A Trentodoc Primer - What to know about the sparkling wine from Trentino, Vercelli, V. (16 April 2021) https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/italian-dishes/trentodoc-the-italian-sparkling-wine-from-trentino?refresh_ce=

Trento DOC: https://www.trentodoc.com/

Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:

S9E1: Franciacorta DOCG https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s9e1-franciacorta-docg

S15E2: Champagne Part 2 - Grape to Glass https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/champagne-part-2-grape-to-glass

S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5

Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.

Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

In this final episode of this series about wine regions near lakes, we sail to the southern hemisphere to visit Nagambie Lakes in Australia. This lake region is quite different than the others we have explored in this season and in the past; click play to learn more in this short but punchy episode.

Resources from this episode:

Books:

The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)

Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013)

Websites:

Australian Wine: Goulburn Valley, Natural Advantage https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-places/victoria/goulburn-valley-wine-region/

Britannica: Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-Livingstone-Mitchell

Goulburn-Murray Water: Goulburn Wier: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-operations/storages/goulburn/goulburnweir

Halliday: Nagambie Lakes, Victoria https://winecompanion.com.au/wineries/victoria/nagambie-lakes

Mitchelton: The Mitchelton History https://www.mitchelton.com.au/pages/about-mitchelton

Nagambie: Nagambie Lakes History https://www.nagambie.com.au/128-history-2/

Tahbilk: Our Story https://www.tahbilk.com.au/tahbilk-estate-story

Walking Maps: Lake Nagambie Waterfront Walk, Mathews, S. (N.D.) https://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/5073

Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode:

S6E3: A Sweet, Sticky Story - Rutherglen Fortified Wines https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s6e3-a-sweet-sticky-story-rurtherglen-fortified-wines

S18E1: Finger Lakes Wine Fun https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s18e1-finger-lakes-wine-fun

S18E2: Michigan Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/michigan-wine-s18e2

S18E3: Wine from Lake Neusidl -https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/wine-from-lake-neusiedl-s18e3

S18E4: Lake Constance - One Lake, Wine from Three Countries https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/lake-constance-one-lake-wine-from-three-countries-s18e4

S18E5: Lake Garda - Surrounded by Wine regions https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/lake-garda-surrounded-by-wine-regions-s18e5

Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session

Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.

Music:

“Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)