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~ 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…
Continue reading~ Vinous History ~ (image courtesy of Poliziano) Montepulciano. An absolutely gorgeous Tuscan hill town and a charming wine. Seemingly always playing second fiddle to its more prestigious neighbor Brunello, there are quite a few examples from this DOCG…
Continue reading ~ The Old Farm House at La Serena ~ (image courtesy of Cantina La Serena) The origins of La Serena begin in 1933 when the Mantengoli family purchased the estate – all of one hectare at the time – and…
Continue readingBuon Anno a tutti! I’ve written many times on these pages about the improving quality of Chianti beyond the traditional denomination of wines from the Classico zone. True, maybe 15 or 20 years ago, you may have been treading…
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