Tag Archives: Sangiovese

Tasting Notes from the Benvenuto Brunello 2015, NYC Event

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Stefano

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Benvenuto Brunello USA 2015 event which was organized and sponsored by the Brunello di Montalcino Wine Consortium at the gorgeous location of Gotham Hall in New York City in order to … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: An Interview with “Mr Sassicaia”

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Stefano

On my previous post we talked about my visit to Tenuta San Guido (the estate where fabled Sassicaia is made) and my tasting of the latest available vintages of the estate’s wine lineup: Le Difese 2011, Guidalberto 2011 and Sassicaia 2010. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: A New Column plus a Tasting of Sassicaia 2010 and Its Little Brothers

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Stefano

A New Column: Meet the Maker This post is going to be the first in a new column that I thought I would call Meet the Maker – this column will provide interviews with wine producers or other key players in … Continue reading →

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Wine Review P2: Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, “Tenuta dell’Ammiraglia” Range

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Stefano

Disclaimer: this review is of samples that I received from the producer’s US importer. My review of the wines has been conducted in compliance with my Samples Policy and the ISA wine tasting protocol and the opinions I am going to share on the … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Casa Sola, Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 DOCG

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Stefano

Disclaimer: this review is of a sample that I received from the producer, who also happens to be a friend of mine! My review of the wine has been conducted in compliance with my Samples Policy and the opinion I am going … Continue reading →

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Mac & Cheese – Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Stefano

Go red to complement Nicole’s mouthwatering Mac & Cheese, pick something with medium body, good acidity and gentle but still noticeable tannins. Recommended Italian wines to go with Mac & Cheese include a quality Chianti, such as a Castello di … Continue reading →

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