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August 15, 2008 - Red Wine

Today's Red Wine Article

Italy - Musical Wines

We are off to Italy again in a few weeks and I am going to be in the Arezzo area for a few days at end of trip. I will be on a mission while in Tuscany.... I am to find a town called Montalcino where there is a vineyard owned by a man who has made a startling discovery and now being studied scientifically. His grapes were not growing as robustly as they should have been for years so he tried an experiment. He decided to pipe classical music to half of his vineyard and the grapes responded by growing large r, juicier and redder than those not listening to music... It deserved a closer look Montalcino is also home to the famous Banfi wines .Banfi wines are considered by the Italian to be the best in Italy with only a small production of certain kinds distributed to America. So Montalcino is about 1 1/2 hours from Arezzo but a lovely trip especially at harvest time .Be sure to go to the musical vineyard called Paradiso di Frassini on the way to Montalcino from Buonconvento. According to an acquaintance who lives there the grapes prefer violins. The owner is Giancarlo Cignozzi and he makes very interesting wines, including one called " DO" ( musical--do, a doe ,a female deer...) containing 12 varietals. An interesting note is that this acquaintance ,Laura, states that when the boss is not there, the workers replace Vivaldi with Vasco Rossi and it does not seem to do the wines any harm It has become a very notable place so it is now necessary to request and appointment to visit. I will gladly give anyone the necessary phone and fax numbers upon request.

About the Author

I am a direct importer of 18 Kt and Platinum Italian Designer Jewelry and Gifts so I am in Italy every 2-3 months to buy and they are not available anywhere else in the USA. My website can be found at www.exeterjewelers.com.I have just put my website up and am continually working to add new items and improve it.I have become sort of a local directory for all things Italian especially in the area of Italian travel.Recently,I received Italian citizenship.

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Italy - Musical Wines

We are off to Italy again in a few weeks and I am going to be in the Arezzo area for a few days at end of trip. I will be on a mission while in Tusca...

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2008 - Strawberry Wine

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Discover Wrought Iron Wine Racks

Wrought iron wine racks are made to last. It takes skilled artisans to design and replicate these metal wine racks. It is important when purchasing wrought iron wineracks that you buy one that is preassembled. This will ensure that the wine rack is properly braced and welded in place.

Many larger dealers that supply decorative wine racks made from iron offer free shipping, because the cost for these wine racks are significantly higher. Wrought iron wine racks are available at a myriad of web sites and stores, thus by shopping around, you can save by purchasing from a company that offers free or discounted shipping.

Decorative wine racks add a sense of style to an otherwise useful item. Many homes do not have the room for a separate wine cellar, and the wrought iron or decorative wine rack is their solution. Because they are stylish, wrought iron wine racks are kept in the open. They act as a display for the bottle and reflect the distinct taste of the host.

Wrought iron wine racks are more durable and easier to clean than traditional wooden wine racks. Simply use mild soap and warm water to clean up any spillage or dust. Iron wine racks will maintain their original luster or finish for many years. They are also usually are mobile, meaning they are not secured or fastened to the counters or wall but because of their weight, they are very stable, and do not topple over easily, giving you peace of mind that your wine display is not going to come crashing to the floor if you bump into it.

In short, the artisans who created decorative wine racks made from wrought iron used the racks own weight and mathematical equations to create a very stable, balanced wine rack without the need for extra hardware.

Decorative wine racks can be used for a number of events. They are great for the everyday dinner, or to properly store several bottles of wine for the next social event. Small wine racks, the ones that hold one or two bottles, are great if placed in the center of tables at reunions, weddings, and other large events. By having the wine tastefully available at each table, the guests are able to fill their glasses at leisure, instead of waiting for the wait staff, which never seem to be around.

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