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Wine From the Old World: In Buffalo, a Tradition From Italy Lives On

posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2011 by Charlotte Hsu 3 Comments

AMHERST, N.Y. — The winemaking rituals are an heirloom from the Old Country, an artifact of the world Luigi Aloisio left behind when he sailed for America in 1939. Every step is labor-intensive, from the washing and tightening of heavy, oak barrels to the stemming of grapes. The recipe is simple […]

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