Viognier and Cabernet Franc are most closely associated with Virginia wines, but at Barboursville Vineyards, Italian varieties such as Vermentino, Fiano and Nebbiolo flourish, notes Luca Paschina, estate general manager/winemaker. The temperate climate and alluvial soils of Virginia’s Piedmont region attracted Italy’s Zonin family, who acquired this Barboursville in 1976 to plant vines. Paschina discusses terroir and Barboursville’s signature wines including its iconic Octagon. <a href="http://www.bbvwine.com" rel="noopener">www.bbvwine.com</a><br /><br />The Connected Table SIPS! Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (<a href="http://www.talk4podcasting.com/)" rel="noopener">www.talk4podcasting.com/)</a> on the Talk 4 Media Network (<a href="http://www.talk4media.com/)" rel="noopener">www.talk4media.com/)</a>.

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