~ Sunlight floods the “Madre” Vineyard on the Caprili Estate ~ The Caprili estate spreads over an area of 58 hectares in the southwest territory of Montalcino on hillsides that slope toward the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. Founded only in…
Continue reading~ Vineyards at Poderi Aldo Conterno ~ It’s hard to believe that the wine world has been without Aldo Conterno for almost three years now. Having once met the man, and subsequently his son, I can say personally that I…
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Contorni. Contorni are accompaniments that often appear on menus in Italy as ala carte side dishes. They typically feature the freshest seasonal produce prepared in several different ways. In Castellina in Chianti we once ordered a vegetable platter as a…
Continue reading~ Montalcino soars with its 2010 vintage ~ In their own unique way, 2008 and 2009 were both challenging vintages for producers of Brunello di Montalcino. One a little too cool and wet, one a little too hot and dry. …
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