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Col D’Orcia: The Best Tuscan Winery for Brunello Di Montalcino

In March of 2021, I had my first experience tasting the Brunello Di Montalcino from Col D’ Orcia now. Almost two years later, I revisited the wines and now consider them the best Tuscan winery for Brunello Di Montalcino. A research study by the consulting company Nomisma concluded that Brunello is the most famous Italian

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Red Wine to Spice up your Labor Day 2021

Labor Day signifies the end of summer, al fresco dining, and barbeques. As we say goodbye to summer, we often ponder which red wine will go best as a send-off of the season. Here are my Labor Day 2021 red wine selections to help celebrate the holiday barbeque fanfare. Labor Day 2021 Pinot Noir Landmark

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Col d’Orcia: The best of Brunello Di Montalcino

In 1980 Brunello Di Montalcino became one of the first DOCG designations in Italy. Historical records from the 14th-century show production of Brunello in Montalcino, a town located in the province of Siena south of Florence in the heart of Tuscany. In the 1960s, there were 11 producers of Brunello, and by 1968 the region

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Luce: Defining old and new world winemaking in Montalcino

When traveling, we never know the impressions a particular place will have on each of us. Sometimes our awareness pops up months after we return. Last fall, I traveled to Italy and visited Montalcino. I walked the charming village and visited a nearby Abbey and winery, but the true impact of this scenic spot did

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