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~ Approaching Montepulciano ~ If you begin a conversation with someone about the best Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, chances are you’ll hear them mention the names Avignonesi and Poliziano. And for good reason. They are stalwart producers that both make…
Continue reading~ The Road to Argiano ~ Non Confunditor….. A wine born in the wake of the Brunellogate scandal, one whose name loosely translates as The Non-Conformer. Argiano’s “NC” is comprised of various non-native grapes and therefore is a wine made…
Continue reading~ The Tasting Lineup for the Seminar ~ On January 20th, Benvenuto Brunello descended upon Manhattan to present its most recent vintage of wines to the trade and media. I tasted over 75 wines, many more than once. In the…
Continue reading~ A Market in Montalcino ~ Tenuta Il Poggione, along with the iconic Biondi Santi and Frescobaldi, is one of three original producers of Brunello di Montalcino. For over a century, the Franceschi family has been tending their farm southwest of…
Continue reading~ Picturesque Castello Banfi ~ Given all the suspicion, debate and rumor surrounding Montalcino and its various recent scandals related to counterfeit Brunello and illegal blending, today’s article sort of debunks that supposition; at least as it relates to Castello…
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