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The Chianti Classico Wines of Bibbiano: Giulio Gambelli’s Legacy
Located on a side road near Lilliano in the commune of Castellina in Chianti (see map below), the 220 hectare Tenuta di Bibbiano is one of Chianti Classico’s historical wine properties. In the 1960s it was just one of 36 … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Bibbiano, Castellina in Chianti, Chianti Classico, Giulio Gambelli, Gran Selezione, Sangiovese
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The Wines of il Molino di Grace
The Tuscan estate Il Molino di Grace is owned and operated by American Frank Grace with assistance from his son, Tim Grace. Purchased in 1995 this hillside estate consists of 100 acres of vines planted at 1000-1300′ situated just south … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Italy, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Great Winemakers: Roberto Cipresso, Master of Brunello
Roberto Cipresso is one of Tuscany’s most illustrious enologists, wine writers and wine educators. Although he is widely recognized and awarded for his winemaking and writing talents within Italy, he is not well known among wine enthusiasts in the United … Continue reading
Posted in Great Winemakers, Italy
Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Chianti Classico Revisited: The Wines of Renzo Marinai
During Vinitaly, we had the opportunity to meet up once again with Renzo Marinai, who with the assistance of winemaker Giovanni Cappelli makes some of Tuscany’s most authentic wines. We last met Renzo during our travels for our Chianti Classico … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Red Wine
Tagged Chianti Classico, Sangiovese
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Book Review: Brunello di Montalcino by Kerin O’Keefe
What wonderful timing. The University of California Press sent Kerin O’Keefe’s book on Brunello to review about two weeks before I was to set off to Montalcino. Her book is like others in this series—excellent writing about the region, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, Kerin O'Keefe, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Rocca di Montegrossi New Releases
Rocca di Montegrossi is an old estate in the Chianti Classico region. The estate, which is located just south of Gaole in Chianti, consists of 100 hectares of which 20 are planted in vine, 20 in olive groves that surround … Continue reading
Posted in Italy
Tagged Chianti Classico, Rocca di Montegrossi, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Tasting Sangiovese in South Africa with Ntsiki Biyela of Stellekaya
Last night we joined Ntsiki Biyela, the young winemaker of the boutique winery Stellekaya, at the Jena Viva Restaurant in Somerset West for wine tasting and dinner. Having grown up in Kwa Nondlovu village in KwaZulu Natal, Ntsiki exceled in … Continue reading
Jordan’s Wine Pioneer: Omar Zumot and the Wines of Saint George.
It’s rare that one encounters a true wine pioneer. But Omar Zumot is undoubtedly the preeminent wine pioneer of Jordan. He had an early interest in winemaking and received his training in Ardeche while still in his teens, but it … Continue reading
Posted in White Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Merlot, Omar Zumot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Shiraz
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Tercos of Argentina: New Releases of Torrontes, Bonarda, and Sangiovese
Tercos is a new Argentine winery owned by brothers Pedro and Patricio Santos. Winemaker Patricio Santos was educated at UC, Davis, and has worked at Catena in Mendoza and Chimney Rock and Cardinale Winery in the Napa Valley. The three … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Red Wine
Tagged Bonarda, Global Vineyard Importers, Sangiovese, Torrontes
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Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan
Who would believe it? A 13th century medieveal Tuscan castle with moat, torture chamber, and several hundred feet of elaborately carved underground wine caves sitting in the center of Napa Valley. A trusted friend recommended a visit, so I called … Continue reading
Posted in California
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Sangiovese
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