Seven Bridges Road
~ The Terraced Rows of the Vigna dell’Impero ~ “There are stars in the Southern sky. Southward as you go. There is moonlight and moss in the trees. Down the Seven Bridges Road…….. “ Tenuta Sette Ponti. Aptly…
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~ The Terraced Rows of the Vigna dell’Impero ~ “There are stars in the Southern sky. Southward as you go. There is moonlight and moss in the trees. Down the Seven Bridges Road…….. “ Tenuta Sette Ponti. Aptly…
Continue reading~ Sunset over Montalcino and the Vineyards of the Mate Winery ~ It’s been a little over a year since I published my report on 2008 Brunello; a vintage characterized by elegant, racy wines with wonderful aromatics. Although I’ve not…
Continue reading~ Necessity meets Photography in Castellina in Chianti ~ Castellina in Chianti charms in many ways. It’s a quiet town filled with quaint shops, excellent trattorie and meandering nooks and alleys that impress at every turn. It’s also in the…
Continue readingTranslated from Latin, Summus means “Summit” or in Castello Banfi’s parlance, the peak of their winemaking excellence. I have long loved the 1999 vintage in Tuscany, but coming on the heels of the much ballyhooed 1997, it’s often times…
Continue readingIl Poggione has crafted a wonderful Rosso in the fresh, lively 2012 vintage…..
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