Consistent Tuscan Value
Consistency isn’t easy. And while it’s nice to drink expensive wines it’s impossible for most to do this on a regular basis. So it’s imperative to have a stash of wines on hand that can be opened on a whim…
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Consistency isn’t easy. And while it’s nice to drink expensive wines it’s impossible for most to do this on a regular basis. So it’s imperative to have a stash of wines on hand that can be opened on a whim…
Continue readingIt’s brooding, it’s tight, it needs to be decanted for 90 minutes plus….but what emerges on the other side is an absolutely gorgeous, richly crafted Brunello. That such excellence can be achieved on the scale that Castello Banfi manages…
Continue readingI’m asked all the time: “How do you make your broccoli rabe?” “What about vegetarian dishes?” Since you asked, I’ve decided to devote an article to a few of these delicious side dishes, or “contorni“. However, with a wedge of cheese, a…
Continue readingFounded in 1970 by Santi Mantengoli, the La Rasina estate was not unlike many neighboring properties dotting the rolling hills of Montalcino. The principal direction of the farm were staple crops like grains, cereals and wine that was consumed by the…
Continue readingRibollita may be the quintessential Tuscan Zuppa……
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