We are all excited to be once again in Verona at Vinitaly, from the 7th to the 10th of April. If you are thinking to come and see us, we’ll be at the same place of the last editions: AREA D STAND E3 see you in Verona Tweet
It’s about letting go of control
I’ve just read this beautiful interview of Alder Yarrow (Vinography) to Randall Grahm (Bonny Doon Vineyards). You probably know about Randall Grahm and Bonny Doon Vineyards, I’ve only read about him initially in Jamie Goode’s books (Authentic Wine e The Science of Wine, reviewed here), and in other wine press afterwards (I’ve only tasted one of his wines once at Mister Underhill’s. Bonny Doon Vineyard “Le …continua
Single vineyard Vallerana Alta Ciliegiolo 2010 has been awarded the “Eccellenza” from Guida Vini d’Italia of Espresso
We are very happy to announce that the single vineyard Vigna Vallerana Alta Ciliegiolo 2010 has been awarded the top prize, the Eccellenza (given to those wines that score at least 18 out of 20 points) from one of the best Italian wine pubblications, the Guida dei Vini d’Italia 2013 of Espresso (considered to be the strictest selection of Italian …continua
the risks and rewards of changing
When we decided to change our style and production philosophy at Poggio Argentiera, we were aware of the risks of abandoning an established, and commercially working route. Poggio Argentiera wines were already evolving from that concentrated, fruit driven, new small oak wine model that pervaded the Maremma, with some success, from the end of the 80s, through the roaring 90s …continua
Natural wines, wines with no added sulfites, some analytical data
Some time ago I was talking with a distributor of wines, wines that, in most cases, can be described as “natural wines”. He said to me that the majority of those wines had no added sulfites, other than a little “sprinkle” at the time of bottling. From what I could gather, these wines have a content of Total SO2 way …continua
Vinitaly 2012 what’s what
A week from Vinitaly 2012, tempus fugit! Looking forward to it, new format this year, it will start on Sunday (25th of March) instead the usual Thursday, and it will end on Wednesday (28th of March) instead of the usual Monday. What that does mean? Well, basically, it means cutting out one day (Saturday) of the two messy days when …continua
When is the Morellino going to join the Anteprime Toscane?
I’ve been reading, not without some feeling of jealousy, the ample summary of the Anteprime Toscane wine tastings, recently held in Florence, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Montalcino, ecc. So why is Morellino left out? There will be plenty of reason for it to be there: Morellino is at the moment (but in the next vintage, joined by the Montecucco) the only …continua
Three out of ten of the most sold wines in Italian supermarkets are Morellino di Scansano
(source: Newsletter Tre Bicchieri) I couldn’t believe my eyes! According to a recent survey, three out of ten of the most sold wines in Italian supermarkets (red wines) are Morellino di Scansano DOCG. This is amazing, 2.310.000 millions of bottles out of a total of 8.726.000, more than 26%, are Morellino di Scansano (from three different brands). Much more than …continua
book review: Authentic wine J.Goode, S. Harrop and The Science of wine, J.Goode
In order to complete the first semester of the Diploma course of the WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust), I had to do an assignment that had this title: The role of science and technology in wine production. I had quite a lot of fun in preparing it (I’ll publish it after it’s been marked), I read a lot of …continua
Italian wine guides on Tuscany’s Maremma
What I’m trying to do here is to put on a google map all the wineries (and all the wines) that have achieved at least one award from the main (according to me!) Italian wine guides. In the last decade we have seen a multiplication, and in some instance, a radical change in Italian wine critic: some guides have chosen …continua
bye bye #harvest2011
It’s over, finish, no more grapes on the vines. How was it? Medium quality I think, I’m telling you straight away (if it was a wine it would receive a 87 Parker points, not spendable in the US or Asian market, if you care about those things…) Yes, nobody this year has yelled to the “harvest of the century”. Not …continua
