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Musing on Italy…. in these difficult times, this photo essay brings a flood of memories and ideas for helping those impacted….
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An intimate dinner with Bea Contini Bonacossi reveals tasting notes, questions answered and more…
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Consistency is not easy so it should be praised when it appears to happen effortlessly……
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Today we take a retrospective look at 5 vintages of the iconic Super Tuscan
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Un giorno senza vino e come un giorno senza sole !
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In 1950, two adjacent estates existed in Barberino Val d’Elsa in Northern Chianti Classico; Isole and Olena. Lying midway between Firenze and Siena, the properties were purchased and merged by the De Marchi family and today, the “Isole e…
Continue readingJust 20 minutes from the center of Florence, among the hills of the Val di Pesa, sits Fattoria Le Calvane a wine producing resort destination. Crafting an array of pretty wines, Le Calvane farms their 600 year old estate in…
Continue reading~ A little Testamatta anyone? ~ In the hills Northeast of Florence lies the charming town of Fiesole. Despite it’s relatively small size, Fiesole is well traveled for it boasts some of the most amazing views of Firenze one…
Continue reading~ Winemaker Bibi Graetz in his Cantina ~ In the hills Northeast of Florence lies the charming town of Fiesole. Despite it’s relatively small size, Fiesole is well traveled for it boasts some of the most amazing views of Firenze…
Continue readingContorni. Contorni are accompaniments that often appear on menus in Italy as ala carte side dishes. They typically feature the freshest seasonal produce prepared in several different ways. In Castellina in Chianti we once ordered a vegetable platter as a…
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