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Continuing with our comprehensive Brunello coverage, here are the latest wines from the 2012 vintage…..
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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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50 years is not a long time by Tuscan standards, but the Bartolommei’s have made the most of it….
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The vintage after…. It’s a phrase that suggests reduced expectations at the least, outright disappointment at the worst. I’ve always tried my best not to compare vintages, but it’s human nature to use benchmarks and if we focus…
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 readingAny vintage that followed the perfect 2010 was bound to have the cards stacked against it. However, 2011 – ranked a 4 star vintage by the Consorzio – portrays itself admirably. With larger than imaginable shoes to fill, the Brunello…
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~ Montalcino ~ 2008 and 2009 were both challenging vintages for producers of Brunello di Montalcino. The former was a little too cool and wet, and the latter a little too hot and dry. While good wines can…
Continue reading~ Alfo Bartolommei still walks the vineyards at Caprili ~ Giacomo Bartolommei represents the 4th generation of Bartolommei’s to make wine for the Caprili Estate. The young, energetic winemaker is only 24 years of age, but has honed his craft…
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