Tua Rita
~ Cantina a Tua Rita ~ By Tuscan standards, Tua Rita is a relative infant. Purchased in 1984 by Rita & Virgilio Tua as a place to spend their retirement, the two quickly realized that their passion was calling them…
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~ Cantina a Tua Rita ~ By Tuscan standards, Tua Rita is a relative infant. Purchased in 1984 by Rita & Virgilio Tua as a place to spend their retirement, the two quickly realized that their passion was calling them…
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Continue reading~ The Ancient Abbey and Fortress Badia a Passignano ~ In 1987, the Marchese Piero Antinori made an incredibly smart move. Although there was some internal debate about the decision, for the Abbey and Fortress were historical landmarks tucked away…
Continue reading~ Castello Banfi: The Path leads to the Taverna and the Castle Proper. At right is the Balsameria ~ About a 20 minute winding drive south of Montalcino center sits the castle of Poggio alle Mura, which Castello Banfi…
Continue reading~ Aging bottles in San Guisto’s Cantina ~ The San Giusto a Rentennano Estate has roots as far back as the ancient Etruscans. Located in Gaiole in Chianti, the estate was acquired in 1957 via inheritance by Enrico Martini…
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