Poggio e Pollo
Poggio Antico is a giant among other giants. It’s consistently one of the best Brunello vintage after vintage. The 2006 is no exception and this tasting reveals barely a glimpse of what this wine will become. …
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Poggio Antico is a giant among other giants. It’s consistently one of the best Brunello vintage after vintage. The 2006 is no exception and this tasting reveals barely a glimpse of what this wine will become. …
Continue reading ~ A Little Testamatta Anyone? ~ Throughout the Brunello zone, there are tiny vineyards with unique exposure, but few are smaller than Vigna Schiena d’Asino on the Mastrojanni Estate. At only 1 hectare, a paltry 2 1/2 acres, this vineyard…
Continue readingThere’s just some sort of perfect harmony that exists between Zinfandel and spicy barbecue. So when I came across some meaty looking pork ribs, the die was cast. I know many of my friends across the country will recoil in…
Continue readingFattoria Le Pupille is among the best producers in the Maremma. Period. I don’t think that can be understated and it should be distinctly understood. Their “Poggio Valente” Morellino di Scansano can stand with the best Sangiovese in Italy. …
Continue readingIt’s summer and that means garden fresh food, straight off the grill! Light dressed. Perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. Halibut is the star here, brushed with a fresh basil oil and grilled to perfection. Topped with a homemade puttanesca…
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