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~ Palazzo Vecchio, Montepulciano ~ “Excellent wines do not happen by chance. They are the fruit of shared experiences, hard work and and dialogue; they are made by people who nurture a creative tendency, who love the Earth, and who…
Continue readingFamily. It’s probably the one word that means the most to everyone. Yet sometimes, we don’t slow down enough to appreciate it. It’s likely not done with deliberate purpose, but simply because many things divert our attention. Perhaps we allow…
Continue reading~ Montepulciano ~ The La Braccesca estate is the Antinori’s property located in and around the hill town of Montepulciano. The estate extends over 420 hectares and is composed of two separate blocks. The historic center of the estate is…
Continue reading~ Duomo and Campanile, Firenze ~ There are many classic pasta recipes using traditional, classic, time honored techniques and ingredients that form pillars of Italian cuisine. Admittedly, this is not one of them. However, it is one of the most…
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It’s 1790, a mere two years after the ratification of the US Constitution and the United States was in serious danger. Bitter political rivalry between Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson, plus two surging issues that inflamed the nation…
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An exciting array of wines takes center stage in this Tre Bicchieri tasting….
Continue reading~ Cantina Fattoria del Cerro ~ For the last five years, Riccardo Cotarella has been the consulting winemaker for Saigricola, a conglomerate company that owns Fattoria del Cerro, La Poderina and Colpetrone among others. It’s no coincidence that since 2007…
Continue reading~ Approaching Montepulciano ~ If you begin a conversation with someone about the best Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, chances are you’ll hear them mention the names Avignonesi and Poliziano. And for good reason. They are stalwart producers that both make…
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 readingAfter a recent flurry of Barolo tastings, I was happy to comply when asked to host a Tuscan themed dinner for some out of town guests. I decided to make two simple risotto dishes: Sweet Sausage and Spring Pea along…
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