Category: Tuscany

Chianti, Italy, Sangiovese, Toscana, Travel, Tuscany, Wine travel

Chianti Classico: The black rooster is back

“Who cares, it’s just a Chianti”, responded the sales rep at one of the wine chain retail stores when I asked about the storage condition of the three older bottles of Chianti Classico that were on display. After engaging in a short conversation with her (and purchasing something else), I wondered if this was a common perception of the popular Tuscan wines among both wine … Continue reading Chianti Classico: The black rooster is back

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Brunello, Italy, Sangiovese, Toscana, Tuscany

Brunello: The Highest Expression of Sangiovese

Widely considered as Tuscany’s finest and most lauded wine and the highest expression of the Sangiovese grape, Brunello di Montalcino is a wine like no other: dense, elegant and extremely long-lived, and has recently become a darling of collectors and connoisseurs worldwide. After spending a few days in northern Italy, I made my way to beautiful Tuscany to visit the famed areas of Montalcino, Montepulciano … Continue reading Brunello: The Highest Expression of Sangiovese

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