Castello Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
The perfect summer white meets the perfect summer meal……..
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The perfect summer white meets the perfect summer meal……..
Continue readingAt this time of year, I find myself reaching more and more for crisp, steely whites and zesty Rosatos. When that happens, I can’t help thinking of the coastline, of fresh clams and the best cuts of fish. Drink what’s local….
Continue reading~ Cinque Terre ~ (image courtesy of Bryan M. Gibbs) Consistency should be applauded and in a vintage as lousy as 2014 was in Tuscany, the subject of today’s article stands proudly. Last week I covered the Castello Banfi Centine…
Continue readingAn integral part of the Mediterranean diet is dependent upon fish and seafood. Unfortunately, most wild, fresh fish has become extremely expensive – even more so than a good Fiorentina. So when I came across some attractively priced, wild, fresh…
Continue readingFor decades the Cerulli family has owned a small farm in the picturesque hill country of Abruzzo. Although the family always made wine for local sale and their own consumption, farming and sheep herding were the primary means of survival. Eventually…
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