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Window on Campania
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This article spotlights the workhorse red of the Campania region…
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Fontodi Classico!
~ The “Golden Shell” of Fontodi’s Vineyards in Panzano ~ Classico. Classic. Adjective: “Serving as a standard of excellence enduring over time.” Little more need be said when discussing the venerable Fontodi estate or their prestigious wines that are simply…
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Vigneto Il Poggiale
~ The Entrance to Castellare ~ There are many great Tuscan villages in Chianti Classico that I happily visit repeatedly. Whether it’s Panzano and its crazy Maestro or the breathtaking charm of San Gimignano, it’s not hard to wander in…
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Argentiera Anniversario
The vast swath of land along the Tuscan coast known as the Maremma constitutes some of the best vineyard terroir for growing Bordelaise grapes in Italy. From Suvereto to Bolgheri to Scansano, the names of the estates are preceded…
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From the Etruscans: Aska
~ The iconic Castello Banfi Castle, Poggio Alle Mura ~ The story of coastal Tuscany, the Maremma or Bolgheri as its interchangeably referred to, began with Sassicaia, but it’s not anywhere close to reaching its pinnacle. The region has been…
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