Text: love poetry (epigrams) Author: Philodemus of Gadara Date: mid 1st c. BCE Language: Greek Notes: bright, playful, bold, herbaceous, charming, and surprisingly versatile Elissa’s pick: a Verduno Pelaverga like this one This, friends, is a fun one! Philodemus and Philosophy are like Piemonte and Barolo: a comfortable, familiar pairing to those in the know.Continue reading “Philodemus’ Poetry”
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Tibullus’ Elegies
Text: Elegies/Carmina Author: Tibullus Date: before 19 BCE Language: Latin Elissa’s pick: a Langhe Nebbiolo like these from Sottimano or G.D. Vajra Notes: approachable bouquet, acerbic; clay, leather, red fruits, angst Rust-red and translucent with a delicate bouquet on approach, Nebbiolo tends to pack a bigger punch than it promises. The varietal has this inContinue reading “Tibullus’ Elegies”
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