Classic Old World

December 27, 2016

Two Old World classics accompanied our Christmas meal of filet mignon. SIRO PACENTI Brunello di Montalcino 2004 Brunello is 100% …

San Felice Chianti

December 14, 2016

I visited San Felice winery in year 2000 on my first trip to Italy – long before I was a …

November 17, 2016

It’s not often I get excited about $10 wine but this fruity Italian red is perfect for holiday turkey. Yes …

November 7, 2016

Sangiovese, the heart and soul of Tuscany, is best known as the varietal in Chianti and Brunello wines. But in the …

August 21, 2016

What I love about Italian wines is there’s always another wine to taste! Italy has recognized over 350 native grapes with another 500 varietals …

July 29, 2016

Dolcetto is a fruity, bright red wine from Piedmont region in northern Italy. Not nearly as famous as Piedmont’s world …

July 5, 2016

How good is your knowledge of Italian wines? I’ll admit that Italian wines are my favorites and after a few trips …