Fontana Candida: Interview with Winemaker Mauro Merz
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Bolgheri Boom: Greppicante
After the startling successes of pioneering wines like Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Masseto, the spotlight shone brightly on the Bolgheri region of Tuscany. It had been clear for years that the Bolgheri area on the Mediterranean coast of Tuscany, while generally too…
Continue readingSausage Risotto & Chianti Riserva
Plainly put, there are not too many pairings that could sing better than this tandem. Risotto con Salsicce e Rapini This recipe is so simple because everything can be prepared in advance and then all you need to…
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On the Napa Trail: Sequoia Grove
Earlier this month TuscanVines descended upon Napa and Sonoma to tour, taste and interview winemakers. As has been said, man cannot live on bread alone, so from time to time we indulge in SideTrips® that take us to new and different…
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Wherefore art thou, DOCG?
The Bacci family owns three separate estates in Tuscany: Castello di Bossi, Renieri, and Terre di Talamo. The latter is located in the Tuscan Maremma and produces reds from the newly minted (2007) DOCG area, Morellino di Scansano. Morellino is…
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