Last night a few of us gathered at a Cafe Piazza, a local Trattoria, for some excellent southern Italian cuisine and some fine vino. Chef Antonio Ruffa, from Calabria Italy, left us in the hands of his capable second, Johan. We…
Continue readingCastello Banfi sits upon rolling Tuscan hills, and has almost 2,400 acres under vine. A famed Brunello producer, they also produce several notable Super Tuscans, including Summus. Summus, Latin for Summit or Highest Excellence, is a majestic, almost regal Super Tuscan. …
Continue readingMost people are fully aware of the Italian culture of gathering around the kitchen table for meals. Through the antipasti, primi, and secondi, vino is passed and shared. What many don’t realize is that Italians will extend their stay at…
Continue readingYesterday evening, during one of my frequent stops at my local Italian specialty shop, I happened upon a cheese whose description sounded so interesting, that I decided to buy some. Even though I had ordered a nice chunk, Antonio sliced me…
Continue readingLast week I began a series of tastings on the 2007 Brunello. Part I, is located here: 2007 Brunello, Part I. My initial impression of the vintage was that it would be an early charmer and not quite have the…
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