~ Entrance to Planeta’s Estate in Dorilli ~ Since 1995, the Planeta family has dedicated itself to making premium wines from the vast and various geographic climates that the often barren Sicily exhibits.  From simple wines like “La Segreta” to…

~ Castello di Farnetella ~ Castello di Farnetella is an estate located in Sinalunga, just south east of the Chianti Classico zone and bordering the DOCG zone for Montepulciano.   Farnetella is a fairly large estate of over 432 hectares, with 56 planted…

  ~ Paolo di Marchi – Owner & Winemaker of Isole e Olena ~   I’ve known Paolo di Marchi for years so I am keenly aware of his passion and intelligence as a winemaker.  He looks much wiser these…

~ Vines on the La Lecciaia Estate ~ I’ve had enough Brunello to know that when you see one for sale under $25 you should be wary.  In addition to my time honored axiom of “producer over vintage” there’s another…