Brunello 2017: Tasting Report Part 1
My annual coverage of the 2017 Brunello is here…
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My annual coverage of the 2017 Brunello is here…
Continue readingOur Annual Coverage concludes with Part 2 of this less than ideal vintage…..
Continue readingThe long awaited 2015 Brunello are here. I break down early impressions at Benvenuto Brunello…..
Continue readingOur coverage of the Vendemmia begins with our Annual Harvest Report….
Continue readingWinding down our coverage of 2013 Brunello with Part 4 that includes a few, shall we say, guest stars……..
Continue readingOur Annual Harvest Report is here! Typically, we don’t begin this “living” article until sometime in September. However this year, we plan to chronicle the events of the harvest with as many real time updates as possible. So stay on top #Harvest18 from Sicily to Piedmont exclusively at Tuscan Vines.
Continue readingThe vintage after…. It’s a phrase that suggests reduced expectations at the least, outright disappointment at the worst. I’ve always tried my best not to compare vintages, but it’s human nature to use benchmarks and if we focus…
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~ Cantina Mastrojanni ~ Mastrojanni has been at the forefront of Brunello production for a long time. With the exceptional Maurizio Castelli overseeing the production, they are certainly in good hands. Located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Mastrojanni typically creates three different…
Continue readingIn the far reaches of Southeast Montalcino lies the Mastrojanni Estate, which under the guidance of estate manager Andrea Machetti and winemaker Maurizio Castelli have been crafting an amazing array of Brunello. Classically styled, with the terroir speaking at the forefront…
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