Reading Time: Labels that stand out and wine that speaks for itself. Brancaia is a 'relatively' new producer in the historic Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Founded in the mid-1980s by a Swiss family, Brancaia has become well respected for its wines and brilliant label design. We've been buying the
Tag: sangiovese
Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva & Vin Santo 2016
Prelius Cabernet Sauvignon & Prile
Roscioli Italian Wine Club
Riecine Looking Forward: Tuscan Sangiovese Lineup
Reading Time: Sangiovese is where our palates meet, more specifically Chianti Classico. Charine and I don't always agree on wines except for fine Sangiovese from the heart of Tuscany. Riecine is no stranger to producing great examples. The oldest records know Riecine as belonging to a monastery but it wasn't
Il Borro Pian di Nova 2016
A Glimpse into the World of Wine Merchants
Antinori, More than Tignanello
Reading Time: If you consider yourself an Italian wine lover, then you'll likely have a visceral reaction when you hear the name "Tignanello". The internationally coveted Tignanello was released in 1974 with a 1971 debut vintage. It was the first wine produced in Chianti Classico that could not be classified
James Suckling Great Wines of Italy Hong Kong 2018
11 Sardinian Wines From The Cagliari Wine & Food Festival
Reading Time: The Cagliari International Wine & Food Festival takes place each summer in Sardinia. This last summer, we were invited by the organizers, APS Promo Eventi. This rendition of the event included the two-day festival and a one-day excursion to the village of Mamoiada - which is famous for