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From Elephants to Elegance: The Wines of Savoy

From Elephants to Elegance: The Wines of Savoy

Savoie, sometimes spelled Savoy: Two different pronunciations have surfaced, perhaps as a regional thing. The first is “Sav-wa,” and the second is “Sav-oi.” It’s kind of like the difference between saying cow or bovine. This tiny little pimple of France has been endowed with viticulture for at least 2,000 years. What is the viticultural history of Savoy? Where is it exactly? What grapes are grown here? What bottle of wine would you expect City Vino to have on the shelf? Let us dive in.

Finally, a French Thanksgiving

Finally, a French Thanksgiving

In the previous couple of weeks, City Vino has written about wines from Italy, and then Eastern Europe, to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. This week, we go to France. Our selections of French wines include white wines, with some richness to them, that stand up to and complement your holiday dishes. Light-bodied white wines may get lost among the dishes, so we selected whites with a heavier body, to harmoniously pair with your Thanksgiving bounty.