~ Rows of Sangiovese descend from Villa Cerna ~ The Villa Cerna estate was established sometime around the year 1000AD, as part of the “Abbey of the Holy Savior” near the town of Abbadia Isola. Today the estate sits in…
Continue readingAlmost 3 years ago, we published an exclusive Feature Article and Interview on Castello del Terriccio, an estate that has always impressed, yet one that seems to constantly slip under everyone’s radar. I’ve no idea why that is. Simply put,…
Continue reading~ Poggio Alle Mura, home to Castello Banfi ~ Yes, I said 2012 and it’s not a typo. I am pleased to provide this exclusive early look at what is likely to be a rather excellent vintage for Brunello di…
Continue readingCome into focus…… The picture above, from the Val delle Rose estate in the Morellino di Scansano territory, is an apt metaphor for the personality of today’s topic. What started as a blur, a specter of what was to come,…
Continue reading“Bruno Giacosa is a perfectionist which is obviously visible from the meticulousness with which he approaches his craft. This is the story of his wines.” There are some figures within the Italian wine industry that are worthy of the terms…
Continue reading~ Barriques in the Capannelle Cellars ~ The Capannelle Estate lies among the hills of Gaiole, in northern Chianti Classico and extends for approximately 20 hectares, 16 of which are under vine. Capannelle produces three red wines from native varieties…
Continue reading~ Tenuta di Arceno ~ Sigh……… Founded in 2002, the Arcanum estate is the luxury, sister property to Tenuta di Arceno and sits in the Commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Tracing its roots to the Etruscan era, the estate now encompasses…
Continue reading~ Vineyards 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. At…
Continue reading“…..a wild and magnetic place, an immaculate and exciting landscape, the land that we have chosen for our vineyard and that we cultivate to create handcrafted, original and exclusive wines….” The Due Mani winery is located in Riparbella Tuscany, south of…
Continue reading~ Piazza San Marco, Venezia ~ Venice inspires. There is no question whatsoever about that. Whether it’s the more notable places like Piazza San Marco and Rialto or the quieter neighborhoods of San Polo and Santa Croce, exploring Venice’s nooks…
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