Brunello di Montalcino is a beloved wine, it takes 5 years to be released and can be really long-lived. But there’s another wine coming from the same hill, the same vineyards and the same grape variety (i.e. Sangiovese): this wine Read more…
The estate was founded in the territory of Bolgheri (Tuscany) with the redemption of the land belonging to the Count della Gherardesca, that used to be worked in sharecropping until 1945 by the family of Giulio Batistoni, grandfather of the Read more…
Etna Rosso DOC is a red wine made on the largest volcano of Europe: Etna (Sicily, IT). The main grape variety grown here is Nerello mascalese, that has firm tannins and intense flavors. Torre Mora is an estate with vineyards on the slopes of Read more…
Only in special vintages certain wines are made, one of this is Vigna dell’Impero by Tenuta Sette Ponti. It is a 100% Sangiovese wine, that is only released in very special vintages, when the season allows for perfectly ripe and Read more…
Poggio Antico is a medium sized winery on the southern side of the hill of Montalcino. The vineyards are very high in altitude, over 500 m (1640 ft) and benefit of important diurnal temperature variation. Limestone in the soil enhances Read more…
In this moment of the year, wine awards and ratings are going to be presented to the public and wine books of the year will be soon available. According to some Italian wine blogs and wine reviews, Bolgheri Sassicaia 2015 is Read more…
La Prevostura is a traditional small winery in the north of Piedmont, at Lessona, where they use to blend Nebbiolo grape with other local varieties (i.e. Croatina and Vespolina). Yesterday night I jumped into this Rosé wine made mainly with Read more…
Made with Sagiovese 90%, Canaiolo 7% and Colorino 3%. Bright and transparent garnet red. It affects the nose with petals and a certain austerity. It reminds candied cherry and orange peel, then adds nutmeg, tobacco, humus and goudron. It’s great Read more…
A Sangiovese Cru under the Village of Radda in Chianti. Together with the restyling of the historic brand of the Black Rooster, five years ago the Chianti Classico introduced a new category in its denomination, placed at the top of Read more…
There is no wine bar in Italy that does not have great Tuscan labels on display, but the presence of Tuscany is a constant even in several wine lists worldwide. This popularity is the result of a fairly modern conquest, Read more…
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