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New Release: Spelt 2013
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Everyone needs a value and while this one isn’t perfect, over the last 4 vintages it’s proven reliable..
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Harvest Report: 2017
2017 has clearly been a year that’s been impossible to believe. As producers struggle with the conditions of harvest, we bring you real time coverage through our annual photo essay……..
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Cellar Note: Piemaggio 2006
Back in June, I introduced you to Piemaggio, a lovely estate north west of Castellina in Chianti. Owned and run by Larissa Karaban, the estate boasts some of the highest vineyards in the entire Chianti Classico appellation. In fact, the name Piemaggio descends from…
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A Day at Fontodi
Yes, there is wine involved – but self deprecating humor takes center stage today……….
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New Release: Sapaio Volpolo
And the breeze whispers poems. Those poems, may just be the wine. And thus, are the story of Massimo Piccin. We first introduced you to Podere Sapaio early last year, after spending considerable time chatting with Massimo at Gambero Rosso. Podere…
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Summus: Clearing the Bar
I’ve used many a platitude to describe this wine in the past. I’m starting to run out of them…….
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New Release: Castello di Bossi Riserva
We’re starting the week with one of the best values I’ve seen in a very long time………
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Castello di Monsanto Vigneto Il Poggio
This lays claim to being the first Cru Chianti Riserva ever created……….
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Goodbye old friend: Le Pergole Torte
We say goodbye to an old friend today with this simple Cellar Note……
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Gran Selezione Pre-Release Review
Over the last few years, a new estate has popped up in Castellina in Chianti and it didn’t like for it to hit stride…….
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