Central Italian Wines
Central Italy boasts some of the world's finest wines, from Tuscany's Bolgheri and Chianti to the Marche's Verdicchio.
Sassicaia
Thoughts on one of the finest reds in the world.
Thoughts on one of the finest reds in the world.
Corzano & Paterno
Fine wine and cheese just outside Florence.
Fine wine and cheese just outside Florence.
Lambrusco
Times are changing: Medici Ermete adds a whole new meaning to the concept of Lambrusco, as does the Tenuta Pederanza.
Times are changing: Medici Ermete adds a whole new meaning to the concept of Lambrusco, as does the Tenuta Pederanza.
Riecine
Fine Chianti Classico, and a talk with Séan O'Callaghan, the winemaker.
Fine Chianti Classico, and a talk with Séan O'Callaghan, the winemaker.
Fattoria di Lilliano (Chianti Classico)
In an article on sediment and the virtues of decanting.
In an article on sediment and the virtues of decanting.
Marvels from Montevertine
Two of Montevertine's new releases, tasted at Vinitaly.
Two of Montevertine's new releases, tasted at Vinitaly.
Antinori
The Antinori family has been has been making wine for 30 odd generations, and without them Tuscany would be a very different place. A superb site with all sorts of neat stuff.
The Antinori family has been has been making wine for 30 odd generations, and without them Tuscany would be a very different place. A superb site with all sorts of neat stuff.
Avignonesi
Montepulciano's major producer.
Montepulciano's major producer.
Capezzana
Capezzana is a centuries-old winery in Carmignano, and you can see Brunelleschi's dome in the distance from the gate. But it's much more than a view: Delightful people, very fine wines, and an excellent cooking school.
Capezzana is a centuries-old winery in Carmignano, and you can see Brunelleschi's dome in the distance from the gate. But it's much more than a view: Delightful people, very fine wines, and an excellent cooking school.
Castello Banfi
Montalcino's major producer, which makes lots of excellent Brunello. A fascinating site to explore.
Montalcino's major producer, which makes lots of excellent Brunello. A fascinating site to explore.
Chianti Vintages
What better souvenir of your trip to Tuscany than a bottle or two of good wine? Problem is, not all years are equal. A quick overview of the recent past, pointing out the peaks to seek out and the pits to avoid.
What better souvenir of your trip to Tuscany than a bottle or two of good wine? Problem is, not all years are equal. A quick overview of the recent past, pointing out the peaks to seek out and the pits to avoid.
Comparisons of Various Italian Wines
From your About.com Guide.
From your About.com Guide.
Fontodi's Wines
The etymology of Fontodi is (apparently) Fonte di Odi -- the Font of Gold. In any case, this winery in the heart of Chianti is doing some wonderful things.
The etymology of Fontodi is (apparently) Fonte di Odi -- the Font of Gold. In any case, this winery in the heart of Chianti is doing some wonderful things.
Lisini
A fine Brunello producer, with lots of info including a map to see how to get there. Beautiful place too, worth visiting if you're in the area. In Italian, alas.
A fine Brunello producer, with lots of info including a map to see how to get there. Beautiful place too, worth visiting if you're in the area. In Italian, alas.
Le Masse di San Leolino
Le Masse di San Leolino's Norman Bain has quietly gained a reputation as one of the better traditional producers of Chianti Classico.
Le Masse di San Leolino's Norman Bain has quietly gained a reputation as one of the better traditional producers of Chianti Classico.
Montenidoli
Elisabetta Fagiuoli makes fantastic Vernaccia di San Gimignano, and also runs a pleasant agriturismo.
Elisabetta Fagiuoli makes fantastic Vernaccia di San Gimignano, and also runs a pleasant agriturismo.
Monterinaldi
An excellent Tuscan winery, and a dynamic well-put together site with lots of information, from wines to bike touring in Chianti to ordering.
An excellent Tuscan winery, and a dynamic well-put together site with lots of information, from wines to bike touring in Chianti to ordering.
Tasting Notes
for Italian wines, from your About.Com. Guide.
for Italian wines, from your About.Com. Guide.
The Wines of the Marches
The authors say they're not as good as those of nearby Tuscany, but my experience with Verdicchio is it can scale to great heights. From the Marche Voyager.
The authors say they're not as good as those of nearby Tuscany, but my experience with Verdicchio is it can scale to great heights. From the Marche Voyager.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
An article that grew out of a memorable dinner with Elisabetta Fagiuoli, winemaker extraordinaire.
An article that grew out of a memorable dinner with Elisabetta Fagiuoli, winemaker extraordinaire.
Vinsanto di Carmignano
Bill Nesto and I tasted a number of vinsanti this spring. His conclusion? "With respect to all other Tuscan wines, vin santo remains in its own existence warp." Fascinating reading.
Bill Nesto and I tasted a number of vinsanti this spring. His conclusion? "With respect to all other Tuscan wines, vin santo remains in its own existence warp." Fascinating reading.