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
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Fattoria le Pupille: More Than Morellino
Reading Time: "What's it like to work with such a big personality in the wine world?" "She's actually fantastic and listens to input and gives some flexibility in the cellar," answered Ettore Rizzi. He's a fiery ambitious man who is deeply involved with the production at Fattoria le Pupille. Ettore also
Maria Pia Castelli
Avignonesi: A Vintage Comparison of Vino Nobile
Reading Time: How many times must I proclaim my love for Sangiovese? The grape is undoubtedly best in its home of Tuscany. There are many appellations that are dedicated to Sangiovese including the famous Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. Sandwiched in between both of these is the DOCG of
Capezzana Carmignano – The Original Super Tuscan?
Torre Bisenzio
Reading Time: It's no surprise that we love Italian wine, from all parts of the country. In recent years, I've traveled to some lesser-known parts of Italian wine country including Valle d'Aosta, Puglia, and Sardegna. However, outside of Montefalco Sagrantino, Umbria still remains a blind spot on my radar. When
Il Conventino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Reading Time: Some grapes just speak to you. For me, that grape is Sangiovese. I love it in all forms, especially in its spiritual home of Tuscany. This 'blood of Jupiter' (where the name Sangiovese originates from) creates the great wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and is included in
Italian Wine From Gemma
Reading Time: Delicious Italian wine at affordable prices. Over the years, we've been making frequent trips to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, where we've gotten to know Damiano Meroi. He comes from a winemaking family and is passionate about great wine. We were instantly drawn to his enthusiasm for great wine. In
Brancaia: Chianti Classico & More
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
