Tuscany

Sergio, the Patriarch, was a teacher, and we had many children, many with special needs, for whom Montenidoli was a happy nest. And when they took flight the abandoned lands...

One of the leaders in grape production, Italy has a powerful sense of verity when it comes to wine. Originally introduced by the Mycenaean Greeks, viticulture has flourished in the...

Blessed with a unique microclimate, the valley provides ideal rainfall and drainage, with an excellent range of altitudes, soil types, and temperatures. Over the years, the estate?s program of clonal...

Vino biodinamico rosso secco, da uve 100% ciliegiolo che sorgono su un terreno arenaceo a 500 metri sul livello del mare e vengono coltivate secondo i dettami della viticoltura biodinamica,...

La Maialina celebrates the history, culture, and cuisine of Chianti, famed for its beautiful landscape marked with green, gentle hill covered vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Rolling hillsides lend...

Italy is famous for its powerful, sleek, and elegant reds wines from ancient growing areas with legendary names such as Chianti, Barolo, Barbaresco, Montepulciano. Italian white wines are also gaining...

Once named Enotria for its abundant vineyards, Italy (thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans) has had an enormous impact on the wine world. From the shores of Italy, the...

Located on the western side of Montalcino, the estate is quite high in terms of altitude - roughly 480 meters above sea level. This altitude ensures excellent ventilation which is...

A remarkable?Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village...

Founded in the late Nineteenth century, Casa Girelli is a historic Italian company that has made the art of winemaking its vocation. It has evolved over the past few decades...

Winery Overview Fattoria Le Pupille, located in the Tuscany region of Italy, is a small estate owned by Elisabetta Geppetti. In the 1990s, Fattoria Le Pupille established a presence in...

Chianti, situated in the region of?Tuscany?in central?Italy, is home to probably the best-known of all Italian wine districts, closely associated with red wines based on the?Sangiovese?grape. A tasting of Chianti...

The?Chianti Blend?is a classic, long-established blend of wine grapes used in the wines of?Tuscany, most obviously those from?Chianti. The blend?s primary constituent is Tuscany's favorite grape variety,?Sangiovese. This is accompanied...

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian...

Antinori's Pian Delle Vigne is unique single estate in Montalcino. The estate is located 3.5 miles south of Montalcino and takes its name from a historic 19th century railroad located...

In 1893, after several years of experience as an assistant in the cellars of the most famous commercial vineyards in the area, Luigi Cecchi set up his own business as...

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian...

It all began in 1893, when Luigi Cecchi became a professional wine taster. Although widespread in Europe, the craft of ?palatista (taster)? was still unknown in Italy. However, Luigi understood...

It all began in 1893, when Luigi Cecchi became a professional wine taster. Although widespread in Europe, the craft of ?palatista (taster)? was still unknown in Italy. However, Luigi understood...

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the...

Plantings of Syrah, Cabernet, and Merlot are to the south, where the Orcia river provides a milder microclimate. The non-traditional wines are as exciting as the Brunello and Rosso: ?Ateo,?...

Just as it has been for the last 900 years, the entire village is intimately involved in the production of wine and olive oil. The cellars, bottling plant, barrels and...

Just as it has been for the last 900 years, the entire village is intimately involved in the production of wine and olive oil. The cellars, bottling plant, barrels and...

Up to the 1970s the estate was known mainly for production of grain, it even held the European record for production of second harvest corn. This specialization in grain continues...

Merlot ??Sangiovese?wines are made from two grape varieties extensively grown and widely appreciated in?Italy.?Sangiovese?is internationally renowned for its well-balanced structure and savory flavors. It also happens to be Italy's most...

The origins of Bolgheri Castle date back to 1500. Since then, it has been the property of the Counts of Gherardesca family. In the second half of the 1700s, restoration...

The origins of Bolgheri Castle date back to 1500. Since then, it has been the property of the Counts of Gherardesca family. In the second half of the 1700s, restoration...

Up to the 1970s the estate was known mainly for production of grain, it even held the European record for production of second harvest corn. This specialization in grain continues...

Italian Editor Kerin O?Keefe reviews all Italian wines for Wine Enthusiast. Previously she?wrote regularly on Italian wine for Wine News, World of Fine Wine and?Decanter. She is the author of?Franco...

Carpineto is a partnership between the award winning winemaker Giovanni C. Sacchet and the dynamic Antonio M. Zaccheo, offering a product line of wines spanning from the most prestigious Tuscan...

The Castello ColleMassari winery is located in Cinigiano in the foothills of Monte Amiata, about 1050ft (320m) above sea level. It is about 24 miles (39km) to the north-east of...

Up to the 1970s the estate was known mainly for production of grain, it even held the European record for production of second harvest corn. This specialization in grain continues...

From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.

From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.