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~ Vineyards in Barolo ~ With almost an uncanny flair for the dramatic, as the winds grow colder and the food gets more comforting, the 2009 Barolo have begun arriving on retailer’s shelves.  I always love the arrival of the…

~ 2010 Cecchi Chianti Classico ~ Hailing from their family estate vineyards in Castellina in Chianti, the traditional Cecchi Chianti Classico is a solid value and a cavallo di lavoro or  “Workhorse” rosso.    Comprised of 90% Sangiovese and 10%…

~ Sunlight Streaming over Sangiovese at Monte Antico ~ Years ago when a good friend and retailer of mine whisked me to the “back room” of his store, I had an idea what was going on.  “Psst…I wanted to show…

I love the double entendre…. and I equally love Italian Merlot.  It’s a statement I find myself repeating over and over.    There’s been nary one I haven’t liked.  Most of them have been Tuscan, but regular readers will know that I’ve got …