Poggio e Pollo
Poggio Antico is a giant among other giants. It’s consistently one of the best Brunello vintage after vintage. The 2006 is no exception and this tasting reveals barely a glimpse of what this wine will become. …
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Poggio Antico is a giant among other giants. It’s consistently one of the best Brunello vintage after vintage. The 2006 is no exception and this tasting reveals barely a glimpse of what this wine will become. …
Continue reading ~ A Little Testamatta Anyone? ~ Throughout the Brunello zone, there are tiny vineyards with unique exposure, but few are smaller than Vigna Schiena d’Asino on the Mastrojanni Estate. At only 1 hectare, a paltry 2 1/2 acres, this vineyard…
Continue readingThere’s just some sort of perfect harmony that exists between Zinfandel and spicy barbecue. So when I came across some meaty looking pork ribs, the die was cast. I know many of my friends across the country will recoil in…
Continue readingNestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean sea, Piemonte offers rugged terrain and a climate that is often mercurial. These very attributes make it the perfect environment for growing grapes and making compelling wine. The confluence of the cold Alpine…
Continue readingFattoria Le Pupille is among the best producers in the Maremma. Period. I don’t think that can be understated and it should be distinctly understood. Their “Poggio Valente” Morellino di Scansano can stand with the best Sangiovese in Italy. …
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