Category Archives: Veneto

Sassicaia, Ornellaia and …

Posted on 27 March 2012 by

Imagine for a second a wine tasting with Sassicaia, Ornellaia and too many other Super Tuscans to count, nine Brunellos, 13 Barolos, and several world class sparkling wines to rival champagne. Oh yeah, and Gaja’s Barbaresco and six Amarones. That … Continue reading →

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Counting Down to the Mother of All (Italian) Wine Tastings

Posted on 30 November 2011 by

Until just a few years back, come early December I’d begin counting down the days until Christmas as I imagined all the great gifts that awaited me. The anticipation has faded in correlation with a drop off in gifts, both … Continue reading →

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