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Coming up at the Studio on 225 Preston St., Ottawa:
::Scotch Tasting Seminar
With Carol Anderson from GrapeScot.
Thu Feb 19, 2009
7-9 pm
$85 + tax
Call 613-221-9760
::Gifts, Grace and Goodness of Real Whole Foods
Healthy cooking with "Natural Foods Gourmet Nutritionist" Teri Gentes in this hands-on cooking class.
Sat, Feb 21, 2009
10:30am-1:30pm
$75 + tax
Call 613-221-9760
::Intro to Wine Seminar
Explore the world of wine in this beginner level tasting seminar.
Challenge your five senses. Taste and compare 6 wines.
Thurs Feb 26, 2009
7-9 pm
$45 + tax
Call 613-221-9760
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::The French Connection
Chef Erick LePors from Dial-a-Chef will come back to delight us with a fabulous menu on this demo class.
Mon, Mar 2, 2009, 6:30-8:30pm
$75 + tax
Call 613-221-9760
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| Photos courtesy of Kathy Dobbin, one of the participants to the Italian Tour, Fall 2008 |
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LE STRADE DEL VINO
by Antonio Mauriello
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What is the difference between the DOC and DOCG words that I often see on Italian wine labels?.
Alex, Ottawa
The Italian appellation system, a set of rules and by-laws, was introduced in the 60's to follow the French AOC
(Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) example and to help the 'confused' consumer to understand where the wine they were drinking actually came from.
DOC=Denominazione di Origine Controllata
DOCG=Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Both appellations regulate the geographical area of production and bottling, the grape percentage, the alcohol levels, production techniques and more.
The 'G' in DOCG protects consumers even more: the government releases a numbered label after checking - at the producer's site - that the wine actually conforms to the by-laws.
I hope this clarifies your doubts, Alex. Feel free to call me or write for any other questions!
Antonio
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The following is the list
of wines by-the-glass featured
this month at the
Enomatic tasting station
located in our Enoteca at
225 Preston St..
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REDS
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1) San Pietro
Appellation:DOC 2005
Region: Trentino
Grape: Lagrein
2) Costera
Appellation: DOC 2006
Region: Sardegna
Grape: Cannonau
3) Ciro' Superiore
Appellation: DOC 2006
Region: Calabria
Grape: Gaglioppo
4) Le Volte
Appellation: IGT 2006
Region: Toscana
Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
5) Gattinara
Appellation: DOCG 2001
Region: Piemonte
Grape: Nebbiolo
6) Dolcetto d'Alba
Appellation: DOC 2007
Region: Piemonte
Grape: Dolcetto
7) Taurasi
Appellation: DOCG 2003
Region: Campania
Grape: Aglianico
8) Amarone Vejo
Appellation: DOC Valpolicella
Region: Veneto
Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
WHITES
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1) Greco di Tufo
Appellation: DOCG 2007
Region: Campania
Grape: Greco Bianco
3) Soave Classico
Appellation: DOC 2007
Region: Veneto
Grape: Garganega
3) Ribolla Gialla
Appellation: DOC 2007
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Grape: Ribolla Gialla
4) Recioto Valpolicella
Appellation: DOC 2006
Region: Veneto
Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella
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