Rosé Spumante
Sparkling rosé can take a moment from mundane to effervescent, quite literally. Many of you may already be big fans of all things pink and sparkly, but for those of you who eschew the stuff for more serious heavy reds, we offer up a bit of info and pairing suggestions for the belle of the ball, BOTTAIA 2020 Rosé Spumante. Get ready to drink pink! Continue »
Sep 12, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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Learn Italian (Varietals)... Aglianico
Curious about our 2016 Estate Aglianico? Pull up a seat and join me, won’t you? Continue »
Aug 9, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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2019 Spumante wine pairing
Who says that we should only break out the bubbles for special occasions? Here at BOTTAIA, we’d love to inspire you to step things up on any old Monday or Wednesday night by setting out a sparkling spread. Read on for some tips on how to take things from blah to bling, featuring our BOTTAIA Spumante! Continue »
Jul 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Celebrate National Wine (Vino) Day... with BOTTAIA
What are you doing on May 25th? If you’re looking for a reason to have some fun, why not join BOTTAIA Winery and celebrate National Wine Day? Imagine that—a whole day to raise a glass to raising a glass! Before we go any further, let’s talk a bit about everyone’s favorite grape-based beverage. Pour yourself a glass of Bottaia wine, and read on! Continue »
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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Celebrate National (Vino) Wine Day
What are you doing on May 25th? If you’re looking for a reason to have some fun, why not join Bottaia and celebrate National Wine Day? Imagine that—a whole day to raise a glass to raising a glass! Before we go any further, let’s talk a bit about everyone’s favorite grape based beverage. Pour yourself a glass of Bottaia wine, and read on! Continue »
May 18, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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Learn Italian (Varietals)... Montepulciano
Italian varietals bring so much to the table and we feature them in our wines—both as single varietals and in our proprietary blends. In this installation of an ongoing series, join us as we delve into the nuances behind a selection of Italian grapes (“uva” in Italiano), grown at our property in the Temecula Valley AVA. Our 2017 Estate Montepulciano showcases true depth and balance. Aged in new oak barrels to capture the intensity of the varietal, this wine will continue to develop as time passes. Mediumbodied with a long, smooth finish, it’s become a favorite for those who enjoy Merlot and Bordeaux Blends. Traditionally grown in Italy, Montepulciano thrives right here in the Temecula Valley. The terroir (taste of a place) highlights the potential of this grape, offering up lush, fruit-driven wines. Read on to learn a bit about the Montepulciano grape. . . andiamo! Continue »
Apr 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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Learn Italian (Varietals)... Vermentino
Spring is in the air, so let’s take a look at our 2017 Estate Vermentino. A light-skinned grape found primarily in Liguria and Sardinia, Italy, Vermentino (vur-men-teeno) yields wines that are light, refreshing, and aromatic. Continue »
Apr 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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Learn Italian (Varietals)... Dolcetto
This time around let’s take a look at our 2014 Estate Dolcetto. In Italian, Dolcetto means little sweet one, but don’t let the name fool you—this wine is not sweet. Continue »
Apr 14, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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Learn Italian (Varietals)... Cartuccia
Italian varietals bring so much to the table and we feature them in our wines—both as single varietals and in our proprietary blends. In this ongoing series, join us as we delve into the nuances behind a selection of Italian grapes (“uva” in Italiano), grown right here in the Temecula Valley AVA. Continue »
Apr 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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Building BOTTAIA Winery
Ever since we built Bottaia Winery many Wine Club members have asked me to tell them the story of the winery. As I finished writing it, I realized that in fact, I had written an abridged manual with rules and lessons on how to build a winery. In other words, this blog can be seen two ways: For the curious, plenty of background on our original thinking about Bottaia and how we achieved it. And second, for those looking to enter the incredibly risky wine business, a manual “…for Dummies”, with some hard-learned lessons. Enjoy the reading and feel free to contact us if you have questions or comments… Continue »
Mar 10, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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