This baby Super Tuscan from the Brunello producer La Lecciaia integrates cabernet sauvignon (30%) and merlot (30%) to add dark tones, depth and body to the strawberry and cherry notes of sangiovese (40%). Pair this with penne... Read More
Last summer I was honored to receive a visit from winemaker Martin Hofstatter, the fourth generation to lead his family’s estate in Italy’s northern Alto Adige region. Founded in 1907, the property has long been considered... Read More
The hamlet of Castelnuovo dell'Abate nestles dramatically amidst the splendid hills of central Tuscany, home to the famous Montalcino wines. These are the landscapes of fairy tale castles and ancient towers, vineyards flowing... Read More
The montepulciano red is classy and elegant, medium-bodied, restrained and smooth with hints of red berries and wild cherries, lively spices such as clove and allspice, long and satisfying, yet light. The winemaker recommends... Read More
In 1972 Ferruccio Sartarelli decided to follow his greatest passion and invest in vineyards to produce his own verdicchio in the Poggio San Marcello area of the Marche. Amidst the rolling hills of this beautiful region of central... Read More