Comments on: Americans to Surpass Italians in Wine Purchases

By: James

James — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:43:58 +0000

Italy population 50 milion.

USA population 300 million.

Of course the nation that is 6 times bigger is going to drink more wine.

James, if you read the post, I addressed this issue, and although it does seem logical, note that currently Italy *does* purchase more wine than the US…the news is about projected figures in the future.

By: AAA Copywriter

AAA Copywriter — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:46:57 +0000

My favorite vino? It depends what I'm eating, but if your talking about an "aperitivo", then I'll suggest a cabernet-sauvignon, a teroldego rotaliano or a merlot, all red wines from Veneto or Friuli, on the north-east of Italy. Alex AAA Copywriter’s last blog post..BLACK OUT Mmmm I'm thirsty....

By: AAA Copywriter

AAA Copywriter — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:42:13 +0000

America has over 300 million inhabitants, Italians are 56 million. There is no match. Alex Indeed Alex and yet Italians really keep up their wine purchases totals!

By: Gennaro @ Enduring Wanderlust

Gennaro @ Enduring Wanderlust — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:30:12 +0000

The homemade wine is definately a big factor. Though quite a bit is made in the U.S. too. I bet the French still lead both countries in wine per person. Gennaro @ Enduring Wanderlust’s last blog post..8 Presidential Inauguration Locations To Visit None of that homemade stuff is counted in this survey, but it definitely would be interesting to see how all the countries stack up in consumption!

By: jen of a2eatwrite

jen of a2eatwrite — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:04:51 +0000

My favorite vino changes… but I will always love Montepulciano. And a good Chianti Classico. I think I do favor Italian wines, in general.

Great taste, Jen

By: anna l'americana

anna l'americana — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:45:34 +0000

I'm a vino bianco gal myself, preferably something dry - Pinot Grigio tops the list. Red gives me a headache and I always feel hungover the next day no matter how little I've had. But I guess I'm going to have to try the Nero D'Avola if everyone's raving about it so!!!!! Hey, Michelle - thanks for stopping by today - you were FIRST!!!!!! I mean VERY FIRST. EVER. Which is fitting because although this has been on the burner for a few years now, you were a big inspiration to me in moving forward, and I paid very close attention to your "how to..." post a while back. I really value your opinion so let me know what you think from time to time, it'll keep me on track. anna l'americana’s last blog post..It’s just not that cold outside…….. Don't worry, I'll make a nuisance of myself in no time.... Congratulations on your new venture!

By: shibori girl

shibori girl — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:38:33 +0000

I do love a good barolo! (though in these times, I can only dream of buying a bottle). I haven’t met a wine I didn’t like, and I think the Italian reds are my faves.

Kate

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By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:26:18 +0000

Forze Italia, indeed! And think of the increasing export opportunities

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By: wineywhites

wineywhites — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:53:28 +0000

I’m a big fan on Brunello’s and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano’s. Interestingly, as someone who’s into wine, I’ve noticed that many of the major wine publications are putting out lots and reviews and articles about “value wines”, or wines under $15/bottle. A lot of those are mass market wines, but some are small producers making wine from less famous places. What a cool opportunity to learn about a new place – picking up a bottle of wine from somewhere you’d like to explore.

That *is* a great idea…I wonder if any of our Calabrian wines are in on that? Hmm….

By: Scicchi

Scicchi — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:02:27 +0000

“United States is poised to overtake Italy as the world’s number one non-sparkling wine consumer by 2012.”

Maybe more Italians are moving to the US?

I could drink just about any kind of red wine (and do, daily). I have no idea about the different names, vintages, where it comes from, etc. As long as it comes from grapes, it passes with me! My favorite is probably the homemade stuff you get around here, just because it’s homemade I guess. I have tasted a few not-so-desirable ones, to me anyway, but still, they made it and thought enough to give it to me, so I am more then happy to consume it!

For Christmas this past year, a friend of my wife’s gave her two soupies (cured pork popular around here) wrapped in tin foil and her homemade wine in a plastic water bottle. Grazie mille!!!

I hear you. We drink mostly homemade wine and I’m so not good with names and whatnot…but what a Christmas gift! Score!