Every wine lover knows Tuscany. Most of us cut our teeth on Chianti Classico, grew up … Maremma Toscana DOC: Tuscany’s next great winesRead more
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Consider Mionetto Prosecco for the Easter table
We don’t need a lot of persuasion to pour a glass of Prosecco. The bright, fruity … Consider Mionetto Prosecco for the Easter tableRead more
Prosecco loves Parmigiano, prosciutto, and potato chips
Nothing quite catches the magic of candlelight like a glass of sparkling wine. Now that we’re … Prosecco loves Parmigiano, prosciutto, and potato chipsRead more
Christmas lasagna with Brolio Chianti Classico
As readers of our last post know, we’ve been exploring Chianti with dishes for the Christmas … Christmas lasagna with Brolio Chianti ClassicoRead more
Chianti Classico for Christmas: Brolio 2015 Riserva
Long ago, we used to buy a well-made Chianti Classico from an anonymous cooperative for a … Chianti Classico for Christmas: Brolio 2015 RiservaRead more
Luce wines turn toward the future
As one of the first super Tuscan wines, Luce was the joint vision of the Marchesi … Luce wines turn toward the futureRead more
Sweetest season calls for wines to match
North Americans used to love sweet wines. We used to love them so much that we … Sweetest season calls for wines to matchRead more
Zucchi oils exemplify art of blending EVOOs
To blend or not to blend? We’d like to believe that the world’s best olive oil … Zucchi oils exemplify art of blending EVOOsRead more
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroir
Judging by the wines from the nine producers who visited Boston, Montepulciano winemakers have returned to … Vino Nobile di Montepulciano re-emphasizes terroirRead more
Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Less oak, more Sangiovese. In a nutshell, that’s the good news about the latest releases of … Reassessing rich reds of Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoRead more