wine

Yeah when those in Europe can buy a bottle of wine with 2 Euros in their hand (even though it’s the gross one) I’ve to pay moreeee here. I’m not a wine expert but I can remember the taste. I think a wine costs 2 Euros is equal more or less with that which costs more than 10 Euros in my country !!  :’(  and I’m suffering from the avidity of the wine now.

Then with a need-wine label on my forehead I google some info about wine..

Wine types..

In States : named by the type or variety of grape (varietal) grown to produce them.

A bottle of wine could be made from more than two grape varietals. A wine which contains at least 75% of a grape type has to put that single grape varietal on its label. It isn’t an obligation to list the other 25%.

In Europe : wines are generally named for the region (appellation) that a wine's grapes are grown in, not for the grape.

Red Wine

is made by growing and processing red (or black) grapes. The wine that’s the end result will vary greatly, depending not only upon the type of grape grown, but several other factors. Most types of red wine grapes produce a more complex wine than white wine grapes. It’s because red wine grapes stay on the vine longer due to their longer growing seasons in warmer climates and also because the skins of red wine grapes remain in contact with their juice, giving red wine its color, tannin, and flavor.

Barbera : Italy (Piedmont)

Brunello : Italy (Tuscan)

Cabernet Franc : France (France’s Loire) and also in California and New York

Cabernet Sauvignon : France (Bordeaux)

Dolcetto : Italy (Piedmont)

Gamay : France (Beaujolais)

Grenache : France (southern Rhone valley), Spain, and California

Malbec : France (Bordeaux,Loire Valley) and Argentina

Merlot : grown widely in many of the regions mentioned above

Nebbiolo : Italy (Piedmont)

Pinot Noir : France (Burgundy), Oregon, and California (the cooler regions)

Sangiovese : Italy (Tuscan, Chianti)

Syrah or Shiraz : Australia and South Africa (Shiraz), France and California (Syrah)

Tempranillo : Spain (Rioja)

Zinfandel : California

White Wine

All types of white wine are made by growing and processing white grapes.

The wine that is the end result will vary greatly depending upon the type of grape grown and several other variables.

Those variables include where in the world the grapes are grown, how the climate, moisture levels and soil conditions affect the grapes during their growing season, and how each individual wine maker treats the grapes once they are harvested (picked) Most types of white wines are lighter (have less body) than red wines.

Chardonnay : grown widely in many of the regions mentioned above

Chenin Blanc : France (Loire Valley) and California

Gewurztraminer : Germany and France (Alsace)

Pinot Gris or pinot Grigio : Italy, France (Alsace), and United States

Riesling : Germany, France (Alsace), New York Finger Lakes District, California and Washington

Sauvignon Blanc : France (Bordeaux and Loire), California, New Zealand and South Africa

Semillon : France (Bordeaux), Australia, South Africa, and Chile

Viognier : France (Rhone) and California

tchin tchin !

Source :  http://www.basic-wine-knowledge.com

Caffè Italiano

Caffè : espresso served in a porcelain demitasse cup tazzina.

Caffè Macchiato : from an Italian verb macchiare (to stain). Espresso in a demitasse cup is stained with some hot milk, probably frothed, though no attention is placed on serving foam.

Caffè Macchiato Freddo : espresso served in a demitasse cup with cold or lukewarm milk on the side. It looks like a normal caffè next to a carafe of milk. It is! Many bars provide a communal container of milk on the bar, so often someone can just order a caffè and add the milk themselves. It’s best to order the caffè macchiato freddo and let the barman direct you. If you absolutely want to add the milk yourself, you can make sure to specify, “il latte a parte”.

Cappuccino : Espresso and steamed, frothy milk added so that there is a clean layer of milk foam in a larger cup, a tazza.

Marocchino (Espressino or Mocacchino) : It is a shot of espresso served in a glass demitasse (for aesthetic reasons), with a sprinkling of cacao (added either before or after the milk, sometimes both!) and milk foam spooned on top.

Latte Macchiato : Milk “stained” with coffee, and served hot in a glass cup as shown or in a tall glass, larger than a cappuccino.

--Based from Espresso we have..

Caffè Corretto : An espresso in a demitasse cup, with a “shot” of liquor of your choice. Popular liquors are grappa, Sambuca, (anise-flavored liqueur), cognac, rum, or Baileys Irish Cream. You can also ask for a Marocchino Corretto.

Caffè Doppio : Two shots of espresso, served in a larger cup (tazza).

Caffè Americano :  A shot of espresso with hot water added and served in the larger “tazza.”

Caffè Stretto or Ristretto : Made with less water than a normal espresso, this caffè is more concentrated and strong and served in a demitasse.

Caffè d’Orzo : Espresso made from barley is a popular alternative to traditional espresso. It can be ordered as a single, doppio (double) or macchiato like a normal caffè. You can see this macchiato has some bubbles because the caffè d’orzo is not as thick as a regular caffè.

Caffè Freddo : Espresso is left to raffreddare or get cool, or is sometimes refrigerated and served cold or lukewarm.

Caffè HAG :  Not only is this the most popular brand of decaffeinated coffee in Italy, it can also be a way to indicate a decaffeinated coffee when ordering. It can be ordered as a single, double or macchiato like a normal caffè. (Pron: Ahg – the H is silent).  

--Taste also caffè in these variations..

Granita di Caffè : Granita, an icy coffee treat was recently covered by Shelley at At Home in Rome at the famous Tazza d’Oro in Rome. This can be found in some gelaterias or bars that have granita, but it is not a common flavor.

Caffè Completo : This may be available at a few select bars (ask if you don’t mind striking out every once and a while!) but Shelley’s Caffè Completo at Cafffè Camerino had fresh whipped cream on top with a sprinkling of cacao.

Caffè Shakerato : Coffee shaken with ice and sugar (if requested). It’s great on its own, or try it with Bailey’s Irish Cream for an even better experience!

Bicerin : A Torinese specialty, hot chocolate, espresso and frothy milk served in a glass.

Caffè con Panna : Espresso with fresh-whipped cream. Some bars will have this as a specialty but not all bars will have whipping cream on hand.

Source: http://www.msadventuresinitaly.com