Rosso di Montalcino is Brunello's younger, fresher sibling. Made from the same Sangiovese grapes as Brunello di Montalcino, ...
“Montalcino is actually unique in Italy because we produce more of our prestigious wine, Brunello, than we do of Rosso di Montalcino,” says Riccardo Fratton, winemaker at Poggio San Polo.
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This era saw the emergence of super Tuscan wines that relied on international grape varieties; it also saw growing recognition for Brunello di Montalcino and, with it, the potential of Tuscany's ...
Wine Enthusiast Companies, a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine, has launched Cork+Compass Travel, a new endeavor for the travel ...
“[In Italy] there is no [official] definition ... This is the reasoning behind Argiano offering both its classic Brunello di Montalcino as well as one from a specific parcel of its Vigna ...
This article offers an in-depth exploration of celebrated wine regions globally, highlighting their unique landscapes, ...
Italy—where to begin ... The region is famed for its prestigious wine—Brunello di Montalcino—which is made from the Sangiovese grape and draws in oenophiles from around the world to ...
The first event will take place at Cork & Glass from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a tasting at Casa Nuova from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Banfi is known for its exceptional Brunello di Montalcino and other ...