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9diDANTE (“Nove di Dante” or Nine di Dante) vermouths are made at the historic Dr. M. Montanaro Distillery, just five miles from the town of Barolo, the heart of Piedmontese winemaking in Italy. They are a craft operation with just seven full-time em...
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Here are a few fun facts about Vermouth: Vermouth’s history dates back to ancient civilizations. Its origins have been traced to ancient China, where it was initially used for medicinal purposes. It then gained popularity in Europe, particularly in...
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The González Byass luxury brandy Lepanto is the only Brandy de Jerez produced entirely in Jerez, Spain and the only Gran Reserva Jerez brandy that fully reflects the essence of Jerez. Distilled in González Byass pot stills in the center of the city...
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Brandy refers to a wide range of spirits, made mostly from wine grapes but sometimes also from other fruits (e.g., apricot brandy). The name brandy is a shortened form of brandywine, which an anglicized form of Dutch brandewijn, which means “burnt ...
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LO-CA organic Chardonnay and Malbec, from Domaine Bousquet in Uco Valley Argentina, are feel-good, taste-good wines with more altitude, attitude, and fewer calories. The name, LO-CA, is a play on “low-calorie,” but Loca also means “crazy” in Spanis...
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Low and non-alcoholic wines have been around for years. But, you may have wondered: “What exactly is a low-alcohol or a non-alcoholic wine?” “How are they made?” “Are they any good?” Low-Alcohol Wine Low-alcohol wines are produced just as any ot...
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