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Joel | October 29, 2010
Montenidoli Il Garrulo Chianti Colli Senesi 2006
Montenidoli Vernaccia Tradizionale 2007
When the special needs children for whom they cared during summers set out down their own paths, Sergio and Elisabetta, called by the spirituality of gold-backed Madonnas & Child of 13th century masters, came to care for the land: Montenidoli.
And care they did. Without [...]
Joel | August 11, 2010
Crociani Vino Nobile Riserva 2001, DOCG
Let’s begin with mental exercise:
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ACROSS - Tuscan hill town where Prugnolo Gentile is the local name for Sangiovese
DOWN - Ancient, noble wine of Montepulciano
DOWN AGAIN - Montepulciano wine producer making Prugnolo Gentile wines of staggering beauty
Yes, staggering beauty. Really. Wines like Crociani Vino [...]
Joel | July 21, 2010
Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico 2006, DOCG
Permit me to meander with a brief anecdote in order to make a point before getting to our business of Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico:
A man walks along a country road and comes upon a general store. Hot and thirsty, he prepares to go inside to buy a [...]
Joel | June 17, 2010
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2004, DOCG
Respect. Rispetto. A word our family elders made sure we kids understood when we were growing up.
A word… that has made all the difference.
And a word, I’ve observed, that so often keeps company with good wine.
At the Fontodi estate, located in the heart of Italy’s Chianti zone nearby [...]