~ Sunset over the Castello del Terriccio Estate ~ When wine enthusiasts begin thinking of the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, much of the discussion centers around the grand estate of Tenuta San Guido, birthplace of Sassicaia, one of Italy’s most…
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~ New Cellars at Val delle Rose ~ In 1996, the Cecchi family purchased the Val delle Rose winery in the small town of Poggio la Mozza, which is in the heart of the production area of Morellino di Scansano….
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~ Sloping Vineyards leading to Castello Banfi ~ I can’t think of a better descriptor than Towering Elegance. To me, it relates both strength and grace. “Forte con calma”. I’ve been a lover of Summus for well over a decade…
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~ The DOC Montecucco. Visible in the distance is Castello Colle Massari ~ Many of you are reading this now and likely wondering what Montecucco is and I can’t blame you. While most consumers would probably struggle to correctly define…
Continue readingTuscan Beef Stew! With winter’s winds approaching rapidly, there is something about a slowly simmering, comforting bowl of fork tender beef stew that soothes and nurtures. And although the depth of flavor in this dish is rich and satisfying, the…
Continue reading~ San Gimignano ~ Not far from the city walls of San Gimignano lies the DOCG production zone of Chianti Colli Senesi. A subzone of the broader Chianti region, the Colli Senesi – or, the Sienese Hills, are gorgeous and…
Continue reading~ The pristine cellars of Rocca delle Macie in Castellina in Chianti ~ In 1973, when Italo Zingarelli purchased what has now become the Rocca delle Macie estate, the property was little more than a dilapidated 14th century farmhouse surrounded…
Continue readingPoggio All’Oro. A single vineyard of pristine quality. A wine, when made, that needs no further introduction beyond the utterance of its name. That level of notoriety and quality is what consumers should seek out. Where am I going with…
Continue reading~ Dolomiti ~ I’ve published a lot of wonderful recipes on this website over the years, but quite frankly, this may be one of the best for its sheer versatility. Depending upon how you want to present it, this can…
Continue reading~ Peering at Poggio Alle Mura from Castello Banfi’s Vineyards ~ Driven, dynamic and purposeful, but with a quiet calm that almost portrays ambivalence, the gentlemanly Enrico Viglierchio has helmed Castello Banfi since 1998. In his role as General Manager…
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