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Tag Archives: Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Wine Producer Inspired By South America To Change Tuscan Estate From Commercial Mindset To Grower Mentality
The young boy, Santiago, could not contain his excitement as his father drove down a dirt road 35 miles long as there was no more favorite place on Earth than their final destination. As they got closer and closer, the … Continue reading
Winemaker Of Historic Wine Estates In Tuscany And The Mentors That Inspired Him To Make Great Wine
There was no better place to be for the young Italian boy than sitting next to his grandfather, who was playing cards and sharing his homemade wine with his friends, in the Abruzzo region of Italy as there was always … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Montalcino, Montecucco, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan
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50-Year Wine Relationship Between Wine Importer And Great Italian Producer
Tidal waves of panic tempered by excitement keep hitting a married couple as they drive their elegantly constructed Italian car from Milan, Italy, down to the town of Montalcino in Tuscany. “What could be the emergency?” wondered the wife as … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscan Wine, Tuscany
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To Be Only Human
Animals’ simplistic wiring of only needing the basics in life can make them better partners in regards to living in harmony with Mother Nature compared to complexity of humans’ egos that can lead them astray. Human beings can get lost … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany
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Within the Silence, Hope is Always Waiting for Us
There was a time in my life when I had no hope… every minute was painful, every day was dreaded and I only looked forward to sleep… and never waking again. I think many of us face this at least … Continue reading
Brunello’s Hard Fight for Pure Sangiovese Pays Off
A while back ago I wrote a post about Sangiovese called “Can Sangiovese Stand Alone?” It was my own personal journey with this grape variety, mixed with experiences that I have had with producers of Sangiovese over the years, grappling … Continue reading