Tag Archives: Tuscany

Brunello’s Hard Fight for Pure Sangiovese Pays Off

Posted on January 24, 2017 by damewine

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 →

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Finding the Balance between Science and Sense of Place with Wine

Posted on October 14, 2016 by damewine

I like to spend one day a week going over all the wine samples I’ve been sent -and during this time of year, it is a lot of samples – in the hope that some will fill me with excitement … Continue reading →

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Quality from All Points of View with Cecchi Wines

Posted on October 13, 2016 by damewine

I learned a new expression in Italian during my intimate lunch with the immensely charming Andrea Cecchi: “A Tutto Tondo”. While he was explaining his family’s philosophy of their wine business in Tuscany, first started in 1893 by Andrea’s great-grandfather, … Continue reading →

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Can Sangiovese Stand Alone?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by damewine

I guess my first introduction to Sangiovese was like many others’ – mediocre Chianti with sharp acidity and grainy tannins that demanded food. Many of us can say that not only have the wines of Chianti come a long way, … Continue reading →

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Our time with Dr. John F. Mariani Jr, Chairman Emeritus of Banfi Vintners

Posted on July 1, 2014 by damewine

We had the pleasure of having a private tour and dinner with Dr. John F. Mariani Jr, Chairman Emeritus of Banfi Vintners, and his lovely wife, Pam, at their breathtaking property Castello Banfi, in Montalcino, Tuscany, on May 11th. I … Continue reading →

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