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10/10/2025

✨ Discover the Heart of Prosecco: The Rive of Valdobbiadene ✨

Think all Prosecco tastes the same? Meet the 43 Prosecco Rive — hillside vineyards tended to by over 3,000 families, each crafting sparkling wines that express their unique terroir and story. 🌿🍇

🍑 Valdobbiadene – Rich and elegant with apricot, peach & floral notes.
🌸 Santo Stefano & San Vito – Fine bubbles, tropical fruit & rose aromatics.
🍏 Bigolino & San Giacomo di V. – Balanced with green apple & citrus.
🌼 Cartizze (Superiore) – The “Grand Cru” of Prosecco; lush fruit & white flowers.
🍋 Arfanta, Campea & Guia – Fresh, balanced, and full of stone-fruit charm.
🍐 Refrontolo, Farra di S., Vidor – Elegant with pear & tropical notes.
🌿 Susegana & Feletti – Intense and spicy with green apple & herbs.
🍎 Ogliano & Carpesica – Long, fruity, and full of finesse.

Ready to explore the world of Prosecco Superiore DOCG? 🍾 Most DOCG wine starts at $25 a bottle but if you manage to get a hold of a wine from the exclusive Cartizze Riva, it may run you $50+.

Check out a full guide to Prosecco Superiore in the latest article from Father Daughter Wine, linked in the comments 🔗

10/10/2025

🍾 Think all Prosecco is the same? Think again. 🍏✨

From the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene to the rolling vineyards of Treviso, there’s more to Prosecco than the bubbly you usually find on store shelves.

—> Discover Prosecco Superiore DOCG & the 43 “Rive” Crus in our latest article — each with its own terroir, flavor fingerprint & hand-harvested magic.

—> Learn about Treviso DOC Prosecco — a more structured, aromatic style that sits above standard DOC.

—> Understand the dry-sweet spectrum: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Dry — and which ones let the fruit shine.

—> Meet Glera — the grape behind everything.

—> Plus, food pairings, fun facts, production stories & more.

If you love Prosecco, bubbles, or simply discovering something new in your glass — this is for you. 🥂

👉 Read the full article here:

Discover the Prosecco Crus and learn about DOCG wines from Conegliano Valdobbiadene

10/01/2025

If you’re getting into Stellenbosch wines, here are 6 must-try producers that seriously bring the 🍇 magic👇

—> 🌄 Stark-Condé – High-altitude vineyards in Jonkershoek Valley, tiny batches, hand-punched in oak fermenters. Boutique estate wines.🍷✨

—>🍴 Jordan Wines – Run by a geologist & economist duo 👩‍🔬💼, world-class wine plus if you’re visiting 🔥 a restaurant & bakery you don’t want to miss.

—> 🍇 Neil Ellis Wines – They focus on planting the right grape in the right place. Try their Left Bank blend – smooth, elegant, and fruit-forward. 🍒🍷

—> 🌬️ Meerlust – Coastal breeze + Bordeaux blends = magic. Try their signature wine Rubicon. 🌊🍷🖤

—> 🍫 Boekenhoutskloof – From Franschhoek but worth the mention! Home of The Chocolate Block a wine with dark fruit and plenty of spice. 🍫🍇🔥

⛰️ Rustenberg – One of South Africa’s oldest wineries (1682!) they produce top-tier Chardonnay & Cabernet. 🏛️🍾💯

Raise a glass to some of the Cape’s finest! 🥂

Interested in learning more about the best white and red varietals from Stellenbosch, plus other SA wine regions and producers to try? Check out the article in the comments.

10/01/2025

Stellenbosch is one of the oldest wine growing regions in South Africa 🇿🇦 🍷 🍇 and is considered by some to be their Napa Valley – it’s where the best quality Cabernet Sauvignon comes from.

However, as opposed to the high alcohol and fruit forward wines of California, Stellenbosch Cabs tend to be more like Cabernet blends from Bordeaux.

These wines have more restraint to their fruit and can include small percentages of grape varieties like Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Here’s everything you need to know about the best wines to try from Stellenbosch, along with a list of producers to look for ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Learn more about the Stellenbosch region, including the top wines and producers to try

09/22/2025

3 Reasons to try a Brunello di Montalcino 🇮🇹 🍷

1. You’d be hard pressed to find a bad bottle. What we like most about Brunello di Montalcino is its consistent quality among producers.

2. These wines aren’t overly tannic. They have a good balance of fruit and acidity and are full bodied and full flavored.

3. They’re the perfect choice for a dinner out – especially if you’re having steak! In fact, after American Cabernets, Brunellos are the second most popular wines sold in steakhouses across the US.

Learn about Brunello di Montalcino and discover more about your favorite growing regions - 🔗 in bio

https://fatherdaughterwine.com/brunello-di-montalcino-wine-guide-and-tasting-notes/

09/22/2025

Next time you’re looking for a big red wine, try a Brunello di Montalcino 🇮🇹 🍷 instead of a Cab! Brunello is a delicious Sangiovese-based wine from a small hilltop city in the central Italian region of Tuscany.

You may be familiar with Tuscany because of Chianti and Chianti Classico. The difference with Brunello, is it is made from a mutation of the Sangiovese grape that has larger and thicker-skinned berries than the traditional varietal. It follows that Brunellos are fuller and bigger-bodied wines than Chiantis, with more tannins and a deeper color.

They have black cherry, raspberry and red currant in their flavor profile, with aromas of wild herbs and leather. You’ll also find hints of oak because Brunello has the longest minimum aging requirements of any red produced in Italy.

Learn more about Brunello in the latest article from Father Daughter Wine ✌️🍷😘

Everything you need to know about Brunello di Montalcino from the Tuscany region in Italy

05/10/2025

Wine pairings for spicy foods:

—>Caribbean food – From jerk chicken to curried goat, Caribbean food is cooked with plenty of chili and spice and packs quite a punch. Your best bet is a rustic wine, like a Primitivo from Puglia. Primitivo is related to Zinfandel and has a blueberry and blackberry flavor profile with dark chocolate, leather, and licorice notes.

—>Tex-Mex – Tex-Mex is a blend of Mexican food and Texan bbq prepared with plenty of chili powder, ground cumin, coriander and paprika. For a wine that goes with both Chili Con Carne and spicy Steak Fajita, try an American Zinfandel. It has rich fruit and a finish of spice that will be an ideal match.

—>Spicy southern barbecue – Pork brisket, spicy wings and slow-cooked ribs in rich and flavorful sauces pair beautifully with reds like GSM wines and Australian Shiraz. These wines won’t break the bank either!

—>Indian – For a Vindaloo or Rogan Josh curry, pick up a bottle of Petite Sirah. It has characteristic plum notes alongside blueberry, chocolate and black cherry flavors. The ample tannins and dense jammy texture of the wine will make a perfect pairing. Another option is a Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna. Lambrusco can have a light amount of carbonation to it. It feels like it wants to be a sparkling wine, is high in acidity, medium-bodied and uncomplicated, so you can pair it with Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Saag and lighter Indian sides too (Samosas and Pakoras). The acidity will cut through the spice and the frizzante will help to cool and refresh your mouth.

—>Vietnamese – Because there’s a lot of seafood in Vietnamese cuisine, it’s actually more white wine you’ll want to order here. Try a medium dry Pinot Gris from Alsace. This is a complex and creamy wine with good acidity, citrus and golden apple notes. For a less pricey option, go with a medium-dry Riesling from Germany.

Check out the latest article from Father Daughter Wine for more spicy food wine pairing ideas 🌶️ 🥵 🍷 🍇

https://fatherdaughterwine.com/red-wine-with-spicy-food/

05/10/2025

Looking for a wine that goes with Indian food, Tex-Mex or spicy barbecue? We’ve got you covered! 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🍷

—> American Zinfandels. Red Zinfandel is a classic American wine to pair with spicy food. It’s big-fruited and high in alcohol and can be thick with blackberry, orange zest, cinnamon and sometimes licorice notes.

—> Australian Shiraz. Shiraz is a full-flavored wine from Down Under with lush blackberry, raspberry, briary and spice flavors, and hints of black pepper and plum. You can pair it with most spicy foods, as well as braised meat.

—> GSM wines. GSMs are blends of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. They’re generally dark and medium to full-bodied wines with rich cherry and chocolate notes and good acidity. They have just the right texture to stand up to a plate of hot and spicy food.

—> Nero d’Avola. This full-bodied Italian red is high in alcohol and can be intense and fruity, with blackberry and cherry notes and prominent tannins. It’s the perfect wine to have with a spicy red sauce or a barbecue spread and it also goes well with sausages. Most Nero d’Avola comes from Sicily and starts at $15+.

—> Chinon and Bourgeuil. These red wines from the Loire Valley are made primarily with Cabernet Franc. They’ll give you the color, aroma and intensity you need for a spicy meal pairing, without the high alcohol of a Zinfandel. They’re also quite attractively priced and have herbal aromas and spices in their flavor profile.

Check out the full list 👇

Learn why full-bodied reds with big fruit and some spice to their flavor profile make the best pairings with spicy food.

04/30/2025

What are your thoughts on table wines? 🍷 🍇 🇮🇹 Vino da tavola translates to “table wine” and can be used for red and white wines of any grape variety or blend, that come from regions all over Italy.

Table wine was historically a drink for the masses. It was an unstructured and young wine that didn’t cost a lot to make, and was accessible to everyone (meaning you didn’t need a lot of money to buy it).

It’s a thing everywhere where they make wine, even in prestigious wine growing regions. That’s because you need different quality and pricing levels to meet world market demands and it’s a great way of using up the grapes that would otherwise be discarded for failing to meet quality specifications in higher level wines.

Today you’re more likely to see Vino d’Italia or Rosso d’Italia / Bianco d’Italia on Italian table wines instead of Vino da Tavola, but either way, you’re in the lowest tier of the Italian wine classification system, reserved for uncomplicated and simple wines that have fewer regulations imposed on their production. In fact, Vino da Tavola doesn’t have to list a vintage or the grape varieties in its blend!

So, is Vino da Tavola bad wine? Not necessarily, it’s just everyday drinking wine that you can think of as quite straightforward.

It won’t show up on many restaurant wine lists but you can often find it in less expensive grocery stores displayed in the Italian wine section or mixed in with the 1.5 or 3 liter bulk wines from the US.

Learn more in the latest article from Father Daughter Wine: https://fatherdaughterwine.com/vino-da-tavola-wine/

04/30/2025

Did someone bring you a Rosso d’Italia from
trader Joe’s? 🍷 🍇 This wine would fall under the ‘Vino da Tavola’ classification.

Learn more about the history of Italian table wine, why it isn’t so bad and how it differs from DOC and DOCG wines. Plus, did you know Super Tuscans were once considered Vino da Tavola?!

Vino da Tavola is an Italian wine designation that translates to “table wine.”

04/17/2025

We were lucky enough to attend a wine tasting at Famiglia Cotarella earlier this week. Yes, they do make Merlot 🍷 🍇 in Italy and it’s delicious! Plus their Est! Est! Est! is the perfect summer white for light hors d’oeuvres and garden gatherings.

Doing a tasting with my dad is always a great way to hone your tasting skills and get better at describing wine.

People use a lot of different words to talk about wine. From zesty and angular to full and jammy and even earthy and austere, there are so many wine keywords in fact that it can feel overwhelming to try and learn them all.

The thing to understand about describing wine is first you have to be able to fully taste the wine, and when you’re tasting the wine, you need to know what to look for and which attributes to pay attention to.

We’ve put together a handy guide of 23 wine keywords in our latest article. You’ll also learn how to talk about how a wine comes together to give you an overall mouthfeel and impression. Is it elegant, powerful, austere, vivacious… (these tend to be the English wine words most poked fun at by wine aficionado characters in movies and books!)

While you don’t have to jump straight to the more odd-sounding descriptors, don’t be afraid to get a little out there when you’re talking about wine. It’s not an exact science after all!

Article: https://fatherdaughterwine.com/describe-the-taste-of-wine

04/17/2025

“The wine was medium-bodied with red fruit notes, including dark cherries and plum, and hints of leather. You could also describe it as well balanced with soft tannins, good acidity and a long finish.”

Want to improve your wine tasting game? Have a read through the latest article from Father Daughter Wine for wine words, tasting notes and more 🍷 🍇 📖

Discover the best English words to describe the taste of wine, from zesty and crisp to jammy and rich.