by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Ornellaia, Producers, Regions, Tuscany
If we were to briefly define the philosophy of Leonardo and Alberto Tanzini, it will would be about their respect for the environment and the quest for the Sangiovese grape’s purest expression.In 2003, father and son made the acquisition of this magnificent estate...
by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Producers, Regions, Tuscany
If we were to briefly define the philosophy of Leonardo and Alberto Tanzini, it will would be about their respect for the environment and the quest for the Sangiovese grape’s purest expression.In 2003, father and son made the acquisition of this magnificent estate...
by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Banfi, Producers, Regions, Tuscany
Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani.From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production...
by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Le Chiantigiane, Producers, Regions, Tuscany
This historical winery in the Florentine countryside, is one of the oldest wineries in Tuscany. In the Medieval period it belonged to the monks of the Certosa di Firenze who cultivated the land.Tuscany conserves a historical, artistic and literary patrimony which is...
by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Producers, Regions, Tuscany
Donatella Cinelli Colombini is something of a vineyard revolutionary, having opened Italy’s first winery run solely by women.Her ancestors first owned land in the Montalcino area in the 16th century, and recent generations have passed property down the female line....
by Paul Gibon | May 3, 2023 | Producers, Regions, Tuscany, Volpaia
The winery that produces the wine Chianti Classico operates within the walls of the Castello di Volpaia, a fortified village of medieval origin.The Castello di Volpaia was built in the 11th century as a fortified village on the Florence/Siena border. Although only...
