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~ The Ramparts of Castello Banfi ~ When I first tasted dozens of 2008 Brunello, I was immediately struck by the aromatics of the wines and their openness on the palate. I opined at the time that the wines were…
Continue reading~ The famed Abbey in Sant’Antimo from the vineyards of Tenuta Fanti ~ Compleanno Vini! Yes, we had reason to celebrate recently and crack the cellar door we did. The 2004 and 2006 vintages were simply among the greatest for…
Continue readingAny vintage that followed the perfect 2010 was bound to have the cards stacked against it. However, 2011 – ranked a 4 star vintage by the Consorzio – portrays itself admirably. With larger than imaginable shoes to fill, the Brunello…
Continue readingOn Tuesday, Gambero Rosso and hundreds of wineries displayed their latest achievements at the 2016 Tre Bicchieri tasting at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. This was my fourth consecutive year covering this event and the wines continue to meet and…
Continue reading~ La Serena’s Cellar was designed by owner, Andrea Mantengoli’s brother who is an organic architect ~ The origins of La Serena begin in 1933 when the Mantengoli family purchased the estate – all of one hectare at the time –…
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