2009 Banfi Centine Bianco
Every now and then the Italians bust out of the traditional mould, and create some off the wall blend that inexplicably works. In this case the folks over at Banfi have taken one of Italy’s best...
View Article2010 Bellini Chianti
Chianti is traditionally made from Sangiovese, an Italian grape which is famous throughout the Tuscany region of Italy. This grape is best known for its fruity wines that combine floral and nutty...
View ArticleRuffino Chianti Superiore 2012
Chianti is not the first wine you’d think of when you think of Thanksgiving, but perhaps it should be. While it’s better known for it’s pairing with pasta, Chianti has great flavors of cherries,...
View ArticleVino Volo Sommelier Series
Time to travel, means time for wine! Heading back from Denver, I had the opportunity to drop into another Vino Volo, and try a few more upscale wines. The bartender was delightful enough to inform...
View ArticleCapanne Ricciolo Toscana 2014
Welcome to Wine 102, a deeper dive into some of the less common varietals you see on store shelves or restaurant wine lists. Jumping back to the red side of the fence, we have Sangiovese! Sangiovese...
View ArticleManero Rosso Di Toscana 2013
When I first picked this bottle up, I did not assume it was Italian. The mask forcably reminded me of a luchador, and as such I began thinking of Spain. That said, Manero Rosso Di Toscana offers a...
View ArticleSanta Teresa Nuova Sangiovese Monteregio 2012
Tuscany makes some truly beautiful Sangiovese, including the well known Chianti. While Chianti might be the best known of them, it’s not the only area in Tuscany that happens to produce it. Such is...
View ArticleCarpineto Dogajolo Toscano 2014
Welcome to the start of our search for the Best Wines for Thanksgiving! Last year we spent the better part of November digging in, and looking for great wines. We weren’t disappointed. Before we...
View ArticleGrignano Chianti Rufina 2011
When it comes to the holidays, Chianti is an excellent choice. Not just when you have an Italian family, but for plenty of red meats and poultry, thanks to it’s more moderate high acid notes. The...
View ArticleKirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
One last major wine region to cover (before we explore a host of tiny ones), and that’s Tuscany. While Tuscany will take us the rest of the week, we’ll start with Chianti. Tuscany and Chianti When it...
View ArticleBadia di Morrona Rosso Dei Poggi 2013
Not everything in Chianti is cheap. In fact, the most expensive wines in Chianti aren’t even Chianti at all! Super Tuscans Following the collapse of Chianti’s quality in the 70’s, growers in Tuscany...
View ArticleVilla Trasqua Trasanto 2005
Heading into the weekend, it seemed like it’d be better to lead with dessert. So let’s talk about Tuscany’s sweet wine, Vin Santo. Vin Santo Like many dessert wines, Vin Santo (“Holy Wine”) is...
View ArticlePiccini Villa Al Cortile Brunello Di Montalcino 2008
One last splurge as we cover Italy, with the ‘dark one’ of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino Even though it’s made from 100% Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino is a little...
View ArticleVino Volo Sommelier Series
Time to travel, means time for wine! Heading back from Denver, I had the opportunity to drop into another Vino Volo, and try a few more upscale wines. The bartender was delightful enough to inform...
View ArticleCapanne Ricciolo Toscana 2014
Welcome to Wine 102, a deeper dive into some of the less common varietals you see on store shelves or restaurant wine lists. Jumping back to the red side of the fence, we have Sangiovese! Sangiovese...
View ArticleManero Rosso Di Toscana 2013
When I first picked this bottle up, I did not assume it was Italian. The mask forcably reminded me of a luchador, and as such I began thinking of Spain. That said, Manero Rosso Di Toscana offers a...
View ArticleSanta Teresa Nuova Sangiovese Monteregio 2012
Tuscany makes some truly beautiful Sangiovese, including the well known Chianti. While Chianti might be the best known of them, it’s not the only area in Tuscany that happens to produce it. Such is...
View ArticleCarpineto Dogajolo Toscano 2014
Welcome to the start of our search for the Best Wines for Thanksgiving! Last year we spent the better part of November digging in, and looking for great wines. We weren’t disappointed. Before we...
View ArticleGrignano Chianti Rufina 2011
When it comes to the holidays, Chianti is an excellent choice. Not just when you have an Italian family, but for plenty of red meats and poultry, thanks to it’s more moderate high acid notes. The...
View ArticleKirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva 2012
One last major wine region to cover (before we explore a host of tiny ones), and that’s Tuscany. While Tuscany will take us the rest of the week, we’ll start with Chianti. Tuscany and Chianti When it...
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