in Wine Reviews
Dievole: The Heart of Vagliagli
2 Comments
3296
Dievole is making its mark in Vagliagli…
Continue reading
in Wine Reviews
Current Release: Cepparello
I’ve written many times before that Paolo DiMarchi is but a humble gentleman and a maestro of Sangiovese. The depths of his knowledge seem limitless when you speak to him. He pays attention to the weather with a keen eye; …
Continue readingin Wine Reviews
Current Release: Isole e Olena
In 1950, two adjacent estates existed in Barberino Val d’Elsa in Northern Chianti Classico; Isole and Olena. Midway between Firenze and Siena, the properties were purchased and merged by the De Marchi family and today, the “Isole e Olena”…
Continue reading
in Wine Reviews
Brunello 2010: Complete Tasting Report
~ 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 readingin Wine Reviews
Querciabella Mongrana
Querciabella – “Beautiful Oak” – was founded in 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni and today is run by his determined and passionate son Sebastiano. Since 1988 the estate has been organically farming their vineyards throughout Tuscany – a feat that preceded…
Continue reading
Readers of my website get an exclusive benefit from Enoteca di Piazza in Montalcino!