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One of the benefits of dynamic, continual coverage of the Italian wine scene is that I’m not constrained by print deadlines, advertising or other external influence that determines what I cover and when. I mention this because now, one and…
Continue readingA few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a winemaker dinner that was part of Banfi’s Cru Artisan wine tour. The guest of honor was Castello Banfi winemaker, Rudy Buratti. We’ve interviewed Rudy in the past at TuscanVines…
Continue reading~ The Entrance to Castello Poggio Alle Mura ~ It’s almost difficult to think of a place to start. I’m trying to come up with a vintage in Tuscany that I think compares to 2006. Frankly, I don’t think there…
Continue readingWhen Candace and Ferenc Mate decided to purchase and restore a 13th century friary in the hills of southwest Montalcino I doubt even they realized the escapade they were in for. The thrills, fear and even hilarity that ensued during…
Continue reading~ Iconic Purveyor of Prime Meats in lower Manhattan ~ It started with a simple invitation to the Vias Portfolio Tasting; an event serendipitously located on the lower west side of Manhattan. I’ll be penning an article in short order…
Continue reading~ Abbey near Montalcino ~(image courtesy of Jenny Cuddihy) Gianni Brunelli made his mark on the Tuscan landscape by establishing Osteria Le Logge, which has become one of the best restaurants in Siena. In 1987, he acquired the Le Chiuse estate…
Continue readingThe Caprili estate spreads over an area of 58 hectares in the southwest corner of the Brunello DOCG on hillsides that slope toward the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. Founded only in 1965 by Alfo Bartolommei it’s become some of the…
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The 2010 Fossacolle Brunello is an absolute monster…..
Continue reading~ Large Slavonian Botte in the cellars at Castello Banfi ~ Wood. Perhaps more precisely, oak. Never before has something so integral, so critical and so complimentary to the production of fine wine been simultaneously vilified, criticized and even hated…
Continue reading~ Sunlight floods the “Madre” Vineyard on the Caprili Estate ~ The Caprili estate spreads over an area of 58 hectares in the southwest territory of Montalcino on hillsides that slope toward the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. Founded only in…
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