Casoni 1814 Il Bitter MARQUE and energetic—a window into a

and energetic—a window into a region best known for whites but equally capable of producing compelling reds with finesse

Berson got pulled out of the restaurant grind in 2003 by what he calls a band of marauding Oregon winemakers

this refreshing wine is all about pleasure

because País is always a light red

Casoni 1814 Il Bitter MARQUE and energetic—a window into aA boldly bitter Italian aperitivo from one of Italy's oldest distilleries, founded in 1814 near Modena in Emilia Romagna. Multiple generations of the Casoni family have refined this formula: an infusion of gentian, cinchona (quinine), bitter and sweet orange, mugwort, rhubarb, mint, and licorice, cold extracted over the course of a month to preserve delicate aromatics. At 23% ABV, Il Bitter is more assertive than many competitorsit stands up in a