Brunello: The Great Divide
Despite no official position from the Consorzio, the whispers around Montalcino hint at sub-zoning….
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Despite no official position from the Consorzio, the whispers around Montalcino hint at sub-zoning….
Continue readingJune 25th, 2014. The sun is shining, the smell of lavender is in the air. After trekking to Montalcino the day before, I was content to have espresso poolside and soak up the morning sun over Vagliagli. The day’s weather promised…
Continue reading~ Dusk over Monterosa ~ Nestled on the SP 102, or “Strada Provinciale di Vagliagli”, is the quaint hamlet of Vagliagli which sits smack in the center of Chianti Classico. This tiny town served as a centrally located base…
Continue reading~ Pierluigi Tolaini ~ Pristine property in Castelnuovo Berardenga. A brilliant winemaking team led by Diego Bonato. Michel Rolland is consulting winemaker and Luigi Tolaini the Ferrari-like engine behind it all. Yet you probably are not aware of this lovely winery…
Continue reading~ Entrance to Villa Lucignano ~ I think you will agree with me that history takes on a different meaning when your family lineage dates for almost 900 years. Such is the case with today’s storied family; residents on the…
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