Jan
24
Spotlight on Chianti Classico: Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 2011
Owner Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi is cousin to the famous Francesco Ricasoli at Castello di Brolio. He broke with his cousin due to differences in opinion about production style. Rocca di Montegrossi,
Jul
26
Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva “Baron’ Ugo” 2009
Chianti is too often viewed as a monolithic brand rather than a region with variation and terroir. The fault lies with the history of poor quality, cheap wines and the
Mar
3
Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2007
The time I spent writing my Spotlight on Sangiovese a few months ago and tasting through a wide array of Tuscan wines cemented my appreciation for the grape as an
Nov
1
Spotlight on Sangiovese: Fattoria Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso Chianti 2009
Brunello di Montalcino receives the high scores and big praise when it comes to Sangiovese. There are super tuscans and Chianti Classico riservas scrambling close behind Brunello for price and