Italy is one of the most cycling crazy nations in the world. The pro race season wraps up with several one day races in Northern Italy in the Piedmont wine region. If that wasn't reason enough to feature an Italian wine smack down, then the announcement of the 100th edition of the Giro d' Italia certainly is!
The Giro del Piemonte took place at the end of September with Italian Champion Giacomo Nizzolo taking a sprint victory on his home soil.
A few weeks later the route for the 100th edition of the Giro d'Italia was unveiled. The 2017 route will start in Southern Italy, on the island of Sardinia. The race will work its way North concluding in Milan after three breathtaking weeks of racing.
The next few Lucha Vino matchups will feature Casa Smith Italian inspired wines taking on a bevy of Italian challengers.
First up, this week's matchup features a Washington Barbera from Casa Smith taking on an Italian challenger from the Barbera d'Alba DOC.
2014 Casa Smith Barbera v. 2013 G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
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