New vintages of Chianti Classico were presented on February 2024 in Florence. I could taste 120 of them during the 2-days event. These are the Chianti Classico wines that are going to be on the market this year. The vintage 2022 was presented for young Chianti Classico (so-called “annata”), even Read more…
Pagani de Marchi winery has become an excellent producer in the territory of the Tuscan Coast; the last restyling proofs the maturity achieved and clear ideas, where Sangiovese is blended with international varieties. A convincing range of wines results from a non-interventionist approach and some original choice. It deserves to Read more…
For several years now Provençal rosé wines are dominating the scene. It is a trend that has influenced all wine producers with the objective to make rosé wines as pale as possible. Luciano Ciolfi, from Podere San Lorenzo, well-established producer of Brunello di Montalcino, does not follow that trend. His Read more…
Conte della Vipera was a historical owner of the estate Castello della Sala, now belonging to the Antinori family. The Castle was founded in the Middle Age close to the city of Orvieto, which is in Umbria but very close to the border with Tuscany. Antinori owns the Castle since 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 the volcano and the property belongs to the tuscan family Piccini. Read more…