{"id":23476,"date":"2025-02-19T21:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T02:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/?post_type=newsletter&p=23476"},"modified":"2025-02-19T21:05:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T02:05:58","slug":"first-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/?newsletter=first-newsletter","title":{"rendered":"First Newsletter!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

** Welcome to the Doria Wines Newsletter!!!
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** Fellow Italian wine enthusiasts,
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Ciao! \ud83d\udc4b We are so glad to have you as the first readers of hopefully a frequent newsletter here at Doria Wines! We have trouble containing our excitement in the world of wine and we want to share some of that excitement with you all. We\u2019ll be sharing info about our producers, native Italian grape varieties, wine-making techniques, and honestly, anything wine-related we feel like sharing! Thanks so much for being a part of Doria Wines\u2019 journey, and we hope you enjoy reading! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9


** Introduzione
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Before we share the REALLY exciting stuff, we wanted to give a quick little reminder as to who we are. Our Doria Wines team is led by brother-sister duo Marco and Cristina Doria with the goal of importing great wines to America \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8. What exactly does a \u201cgreat wine\u201d mean? Well, there is no definition, per se, but click the below on our website to learn more about how we choose our producers.
Our Website (https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com)

As an importing business, unfortunately you cannot buy these great wines directly from us, but hey, that's why we have 30+ retailers\/restaurants in the Maryland\/DC area for you to purchase from, in addition to our growing number of distributors selling our wines nationwide.\ud83e\udd42 If you ever see\/hear us talking about a wine, feel free to ask us where you can buy it! We have a network of friends\/family helping on our team; a perfect example of the small-business ideal sought out in our producers. This newsletter is just one example of the ways we hope to expand our business in 2025, so get your wine glasses out, prepare some snacks, and join us in bringing a breath of fresh air from Italy to the USA in the form of wine.


** Vino 101: Understanding Sulfites
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Sulfites are most likely not the cause of your wine headaches (maybe it was having the whole bottle!\ud83e\udd26) In the simplest form, sulfites are antioxidants: they help with preservation. They occur naturally in some foods but are more commonly used as a preservative in products such as dried fruit, canned soups, shellfish, frozen potatoes, Dijon mustard, and others. In wine, they are used for the same idea: to preserve and protect the wine. They are an important part of the wine-making process and occur naturally during the fermentation.

Should you be worried about sulfites? No. Unless, of course, you are allergic\/sensitive to sulfites. This is a rare condition, but still, something to be aware of. Commonly, people fear sulfites thinking they \u201cgive headaches\u201d or they are \u201cunnatural\u201d and \u201charmful,\u201d but they provide no harm and only work to preserve the wine for our enjoyment. FDA's food labeling regulations require that sulfites be listed when their content is above a certain threshold; however, wine labeling is regulated by a different government agency which requires the \u201ccontains sulfites\u201d the statement that is commonly found on all wine bottles. This message, though, is not one to be feared.

We hope this helps clear some of stigma around sulfites in wine and ultimately, helps you enjoy your wine even more!


** Argomento della Settimana: Ros\u00e9
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Today, on the week of Valentine\u2019s Day, we wanted to focus on talking about pink wine, or more formally, ros\u00e9. While most people associate ros\u00e9 with France and their pale Provence wines\ud83d\ude14, Italian ros\u00e9s stand out with their distinct qualities.They are very different (and in our opinion better) because they can be enjoyed year-round, typically have a larger body, and can pair with both light and hearty meals. Versatile, and of course, pink\ud83e\ude77, Italian ros\u00e9s offer a unique experience worth discovering.

Italian ros\u00e9 can be made in three different ways:
1. White Vinification \u2013 Red grapes are harvested early, gently pressed, and the must (fancy word for juice) is quickly separated from the skins, resulting in a pale, delicate-colored ros\u00e9. Think\u2026 light, transparent, easy drinking ros\u00e9.
2. Red Vinification\u2013 Red grapes are crushed and left to soak in their skins briefly before the juice is separated and fermented. Think\u2026 darker, more structured, ros\u00e9.
1. Saign\u00e9e \ud83e\ude78(French for \"to bleed\u201d \/  salasso in Italian) \u2013 a technique where only a portion of the juice is run off (or bled) to become ros\u00e9 wine while the rest produces a concentrated red wine.
3. Blending \u2013 White and red wines are blended to achieve the desired color and balance, but in Italy this is ONLY for sparkling wines. Think\u2026. sparkling ros\u00e9 (duh).

If you learned nothing else, just remember, ros\u00e9 is not just a summer wine - if you\u2019re drinking Italian ros\u00e9. Plus, it makes a great compromise if you can\u2019t decide on red or white (just make sure it is an Italian  \ud83d\ude09). Check out some of our producers\u2019 bottles below - click on the image to learn more about the wine.
https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/wine\/bigagnoli-chiaretto-di-bardolino\/
https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/wine\/le-calle-rosa-delle-calle-ciliegiolo\/
https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/wine\/san-martin-rosadito\/
https:\/\/sandbox4.foxtrotdev.com\/wine\/podere-della-torre-cerasuolo-dabruzzo\/


** La Lingua Italiana
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Want to learn some Italian? We\u2019ll be teaching you a new word each newsletter.

\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9Vendemmia - \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Harvest

IT: La vendemmia quest'anno \u00e8 stata ottima.

EN: The harvest this year was excellent.


** In Futuro
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Before mentioning the  events you can find us at, we wanted to mention that after much request\u2026. we will soon start selling merchandise at our events!!! \ud83e\udd73 These t-shirts should be available starting at events at the end of the month!

Check us out at the following events for good wine and even better conversations:
* 2\/12 | Valentine Class at Grand Cata | Washington, DC
* 2\/14 | Tasting at Westward MoCo Liquor Store | Bethesda, MD
* 2\/14 | Tasting at Old City Market and Oven | Washington, DC
* 2\/15 | Tasting at Simpatico | Saint Michaels, MD
* 2\/15 | Tasting at Bin 201 | Annapolis, MD

Check Instagram (click here (https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doriawines\/) ) to see other updates on events, merch, and happenings.

We hope this first newsletter helped you laugh, learn, or love wine even more, and grazie for being a part of the Doria Wines family. Ciao till next time!

P.S. Interested in hearing more about a type of wine, a producer, a region, or any other topic\u2026 reply to this email and we\u2019d be happy to hear from you!
https:\/\/instagram.com\/doriawines
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