Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico
Wine enthusiasts are often minded asking: which is better, Brunello di Montalcino or Chianti Classico? Yet it is impossible to provide a straightforward answer—both regions are dedicated to the production of high quality wines. Moreover, …
A guide to Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino continues to divide opinion. It has been described as Brunello di Montalcino’s younger cousin, composed of grapes from lesser vineyard sites or young vines. Others regard the Rosso di Montalcino DOC as …
A guide to Brunello di Montalcino vintages
The Montalcino region never loses any sleep over marketing its wines. Its signature red wine export, Brunello di Montalcino, has become much-loved for its rich flavour and astounding depth of personality. Elegant, yet often powerfully …
Two Tuscan giants: Brunello and Vino Nobile
In many wine regions, the grape variety is proudly displayed on the label. Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon have become the ready reference to wine. But in southern Tuscany, more complex and arguably opaque traditions …
How to choose a Montalcino wine
Until (relatively) recently, Montalcino's viticulture was an insider secret. But it's become an object of passionate desire among collectors, second only to Barolo. Let's explore why.
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