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In 1972 four families from Rome bought the Castle of Ama, replanting a good part of its 55 hectares of vineyards. The objective was to produce a Chianti that could compete with the most prestigious wines. The fermentation cellar was completed in 1979 with a conception so advanced that it is considered to this day [...]
Donatella Cinelli Colombini is a famous name in the world of wine. Her wine farm, the Fattoria de’ Barbi, rises in the heart of the Brunello land in Montalcino, near Siena. Among the many Italian wines, Brunello stands up among the best. The wine produced at Mrs. Cinelli Colombini’s farm is among the best Brunello [...]
For those interested in touring the Tuscany vineyards the Tourist Wine Movement (Movimento Turismo Vino) offers a lovely occasion. I just discovered it, but the initiative started in 2007 by the Torre a Cenaia farm, in the Era Valley, in the surroundings of Pisa. Torre a Cenaia is just few kilometers from Pisa. Since the [...]
It is an Italian tradition to celebrate the night between the 9th and the 10th of August with some special event. What is so special about this night of the year? For a period of time going from the end of July until August 20, the Earth is in a particular phase during its revolution [...]
The history of wine is on display in Florence with Vinum Nostrum from July 19th, 2010 (tomorrow) until May 15th, 2011 at the Palazzo degli Argenti. The full title of the exhibit is Vinum Nostrum: Wine Art, Science and Myths among Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations. Conviviality and drunkenness, door to spirituality and frowned-upon habit. The development [...]
From July 14 to the 24, 2010 Banfi Castle presents his program for the 13th Edition of the Jazz & Wine Festival in Montalcino. There will be artists of great standing, from Robin Eubanks to the Avion Travel for a total of eight greats to celebrate the pairing of fine jazz and fine wine. The [...]
Located in the heart of picturesque Tuscany, immersed in the famous hills of Chianti, Montespertoli is a great place for a fascinating journey to discover the culture, history and tradition of an authentic Tuscan village. In the beautiful landscape of vineyards and olive groves which have made Tuscany famous throughout the world, Montespertoli is an [...]
Every year on the last Sunday in May wine lovers have an appointment not to be missed. Yes it’s already gone for this year, but you must jot down the event name and date if you love wine! Throughout Italy wine is celebrated with Cantine Aperte, and the 2010 edition was the eighteenth. The event [...]
A fun little wine contest started last May 28. Wine lovers now have the possibility to win their bottle of excellent Morellino di Scansano while enjoying excellent food in one of the many Tuscan restaurants that take part to the contest. The Tuscany Region in cooperation with the Alberese Farm started the Squillami, ring me, [...]
The wine road of Monteregio Massa Marittima crosses the area of the Metalliferous Hills in the upper Maremma. It is centrally located in Tuscany, therefore from here you can reach places of cultural, artistic, archaeological, gastronomic and natural interest in a short time. Along the way you will encounter landscapes of great beauty and variety. [...]
