When someone mentions Calabria, I think of old-world, southern Italy, spicy, hot Calabrian peppers, olive oil, and spectacular coastlines and beaches. I have watched several travel shows and am in…
Tag: Italian Wine
Sexy Sangiovese
Sexy Sangiovese Story and Photos by Christopher J. Davies Italy’s most abundant red grapes can be compared to snowflakes, as there are so many variations. Vineyard managers liken Sangiovese to…
Cabernet Franc
The Unsung Hero of the Wine World Photos Copyright: Interloire / Stevens Frémont, and provided by Leah Jorgensen Cellar VinoTasting Recently Tasted Reviews: Cabernet Franc Wines Cabernet Franc is one of my…
Rolling Through Chianti Classico, Tuscany's Heart and Soulful Region
We have been visiting wine regions around the world for twenty-one years now. Over that time, we tasted a fair share of Italian wines. Chianti Classico wines are some of…
Discovering Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Tuscany’s Nobile Red Blend
Over the past twenty years, I have been a big fan of Brunello. Having spent some days in Montalcino visiting Banfi Vintner’s large estate and castle, I have tons of…