Poggio 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…
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~ 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…
Continue reading~ Casanova di Neri ~ If you spend 5 minutes with Giacomo Neri, his theory about wine will become clear to you. “Our vineyards, their quality.” It’s hard to argue the logic. Every winemaker, estate manager, or agronomist…
Continue reading~ 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…
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