~ Trapani Harbor, Sicilia ~ Growing premium wine grapes in Sicily’s often harsh climate can be challenging.   Recent years have seen more producers focusing on growing quality grapes and striving to make delicious wines from many of Sicily’s indigenous varietals.  I’ve spotlighted some…

~ Cellars of Tua Rita in Suvereto Maremma ~   By Tuscan standards and life lines, Tua Rita is a relative infant.   Purchased in 1984 by Rita & Virgilio Tua as a place to spend their retirement, the two quickly…

…the name needs no introduction.  It’s right up there with any iconic name you can imagine regardless of the topic. Florentine royalty for generations, the Antinori empire now spans estates in every major winemaking region of Tuscany. From the Santa…

~ Villa Sartori in Verona ~ High in the hills above the town of Verona Italy, in the province of the Veneto, stands Villa Sartori.  The history here spans centuries – a passage of time that has seen Sartori accumulate…

TuscanVines was recently asked to arrange a tasting, provide wines and commentary for a group at a private swim club. Approximately 25 guests were in attendance and a fabulous time was had by all.  The wines showed well – of…