Tag Archives: Tuscany

#chianticool: “Not Your Grandma’s Chianti” – A Chianti Tasting in NYC

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Stefano

A few weeks ago I attended a seminar and wine tasting event organized by the Consorzio Vino Chianti (a producers’ consortium that has been promoting and controlling the quality of Chianti wine since 1927) in the posh context of the Beer Garden … 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 P1: Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, “Tenuta dell’Ammiraglia” Range

Posted on July 3, 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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Winevent – October 20-22, 2012: Tuscany Wine Fair, Arezzo (Italy)

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Stefano

If you happen to be in or around Tuscany next week, you should consider stopping by Arezzo any day between the 20th and the 22nd of October to visit not only that beautiful Tuscan town but also and especially Tuscany … Continue reading →

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