🍷 Episode 146: Aleatico – Roses, Berries, and a Bit of Mystery

In this episode, we’re diving into a lesser-known Italian gem that’s fragrant, full of charm, and absolutely worth discovering—Aleatico. Whether sweet or dry, this red grape is one of the most aromatic you'll find and has a history as juicy as its flavor profile.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why Aleatico smells like a garden in bloom and tastes like a berry dream
- The grape’s mysterious connection to Muscat and how that shapes its flavor
- Where Aleatico thrives—from Tuscan hillsides to Napoleon’s island exile
- How Aleatico wines are made, especially the luscious passito style
- Delicious food pairings, from chocolate desserts to tangy blue cheese

If you're curious about expressive wines with a twist, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and join us each week as we explore the wide, wonderful world of wine—one grape at a time. Cheers!

6 sec intro

21 sec outro