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~ Welcome to Aia Vecchia ~ In 1996, after spending years within various segments of the wine industry, the Pellegrini family purchased what is now the Aia Vecchia estate in Maremma with the mission to create top quality Tuscan blends…
Continue readingAs prominent as Cinghiale, porcini and cured meats are to central Italy, so too is seafood along the coastal regions of the country. Rules are simple; pretty much anything goes, but within that loose framework, use what’s in season and…
Continue readingIt’s amazing to me that with everything I’ve written about this wonderful winery, I’ve never included a report on their 2006 Brunello. I have to admit, that when Illy purchased this winery, I was concerned that perhaps quality would suffer…
Continue readingEarly last month I had the opportunity to cover the Spring Tasting of Vias Imports extensive portfolio. I arrived 30 minutes earlier than the general public and was able to visit with several producers before it got crowed. Overall, it…
Continue reading~ Panicale overlooks Lago di Trasimeno ~ In the Umbrian hills not far from the Tuscan border and Cortona, the lovely hill town of Castiglione del Lago sits on a promontory that juts out dramatically overlooking the lake. On the…
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