~ 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…

~ Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie ~ The weather this past weekend here in the Northeast was picture perfect.  It was the postcard backdrop for being outdoors; lighting the firepit and dining al fresco.   The companion to all this was the…