Italy Archives - Wine Swinging

Ca del Baio Barbaresco Vallegrande

LanaMar 29, 2025March 29, 20250

If you’re a fan of Italian wines, get ready to be enamored by the 2019 vintage of Ca del Baio’s Barbaresco Vallegrande. This year may

Red Wines For Winter Times

Serge ZFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

As the temperature drops and our sweaters take center stage, it’s only natural that our wine choices shift to reflect the cozy ambiance of winter.

The Most Exciting Dull Wine in the World: Prosecco

Serge ZOct 19, 2024February 17, 20250

The modern history of the world’s most exciting and dull wine was kick-started by one of the gloomy moments of our times – the 2008

Kettmeir 2019 Athesis Brut

Serge ZJul 2, 2024October 7, 20240

Kettmeir 2019 Athesis Brut from Alto Adige, a northern Italian region, is one of the brightest examples of “Champagne-not-Champagne.” It displays the hallmark features of

“Kisses, licks, bites, pinches and stings.” Tasting Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wines

LanaOct 30, 20230

Tasting Vernaccia di San Gimignano wines should be number one on any wine lover’s list because no other Italian wine can boast such a long

2021 Proprietà Sperino “Rosa del Rosa”

Serge ZJun 5, 2023October 22, 20231

The 2021 Proprietà Sperino “Rosa del Rosa” Piemonte Rosato was a highlight of the 2023 Rosé season that traditionally starts on Memorial Day weekend. With

Berlucchi 61 Franciacorta Rose

Serge ZFeb 23, 2023February 23, 20230

Franciacorta is the Italian answer to Champagne of France. Located in the Lombardia region, it’s dedicated to sparkling wines made pretty much from the same

Vigneto Saetti RossoViola 2021

Serge ZDec 19, 2022December 20, 20220

2021 Vigneto Saetti RossoViola is the most stunning Lambrusco we have ever tried. It can hardly be mistaken for any other. Vigneto Saetti Story Vigneto

Renieri Brunello di Montalcino

Serge ZNov 11, 2022November 11, 20220

When we tasted Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 2013, we understood (once again) why Brunellos are in the Noble category of Italian wines. Made from Sangiovese,

Gulfi Nerojbleo 2018

Serge ZOct 25, 2022October 27, 20220

Gulfi Nerojbleo 2018 is one of those wines that throws your senses off because it is so complex. It took us some time meditating over