It’s nearly Easter! Today’s episode is all about Italy. We’ll chat about everything from explosions and bank robbing to doves, lamb, Nutella, and wine. Pasqua, or Easter, is a huge holiday in Italy, so we’ll first talk a lot about tradition. From Florentine fireworks and Milanese celebrations to the food that graces the lunch table.Halfway through the podcast, we'll uncork four very unique wines perfect for pairing to your Easter festivities:White - 2019 NovaPalma Pinot Grigio D.O.C.This is an excellent cocktail hour wine that also pairs to light dishes your will be serving friends and family.Sparkling - Bocciamatta Sparkling IceEvery celebration needs a sparkling wine, so our selection is this mad bottle of Bocciamatta Sparkling Ice, which pairs perfectly with Colomba if you are having a traditional Italian dessert but also can be used to make light, fruit-infused spring-inspired afternoon cocktails.Red - 2018 Abbazia Dolcetto d'Alba D.O.C.Don't be fooled by the name. This wine is a gorgeous dry red wine with amazing aromas as floral as the Easter bouquet on your lunch table. It pairs well with any meats you are serving.Red - 2018 Baccolo Rosso Appassimento Veneto I.G.T.This is the showstopper that you uncork at any time to delight in the elegance of its flavor notes. The appassimento process brings adds a sophistication that will blow you away.At Wine Insiders, we love Italian wines. Italy is the leading producer worldwide of wine and their regions offer rich, world-class taste steeped in tradition and technique with an unparalleled history. We especially love Straitalian wines because what they bring to our collection are special, niche grapes and blends difficult to find outside of Italy. We know you'll enjoy hearing from our delightful guest, Gaetano Peragine, and sipping alongside as he talks about these extraordinary wines.Sniff Sip Repeat is brought to you by Wine Insiders, leaders in online wine. Wine Insiders makes buying great wine easy. Founded in 1982 as a club for California wine enthusiasts, Wine Insiders now offers high-quality wines from around the world for the best value and conveniently shipped to your door in just days. The collection is curated by a host of food and wine industry and lifestyle experts, such as Martha Stewart, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Learn more about the wines or shop now to taste alongside our podcast guests.Visit http://www.wineinsiders.com to learn more.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

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