~ The winding Cypress lined road toward Baricci ~ What was started by Grandfather Nello Baricci in 1964 has now transcended generations to his winemaking grandson, Francesco.      Francesco is Baricci’s 3rd generation winemaker and speaks with exalted eloquence for his grandfather…

~ Cantina Andanti ~ The Adanti farm is one of the historic estates in Montefalco.  Covering approximately 40 hectares of land, of which 30  are planted to vineyards and the remaining 10 to olive groves, the winery was founded in…

~ Ferruccio Grimaldi ~ Even as I write this article, I’m still shaking my head.  I’m not sure if I should be happy for seemingly verifying my palate  or whether I should be concerned that I couldn’t remember having this wine before?  …

 ~ The Purple Pig ~ The Purple Pig lies on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue,  just on the outer edges of the “Magnificent Mile”.  It is a very small establishment serving Meditteranean Tapas Style food.  The motto that adorns the wrought…