Tag Archives: Tuscany

Gallo Adds Brancaia to Portfolio.

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News article taken from Shanken News DailyA little-known small family-owned winery in California (you probably haven’t even heard of them) E&J Gallo has confirmed they’ve added Tuscany’s Brancaia label to their portfolio. The label was formally part of the Hess Collection.The … Continue reading

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Querceto di Castellina L’Aura Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2008.

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Grapes 90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo  Sangiovese [san-joe-vay-zee] is the main grape in Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Carmignano and Brunello di Montalcino.   Ciliegiolo [chee-lee-eh-joh-loh] is a much more obscure grape than Sangio, and it took a little research to … Continue reading

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Banfi Collectors Club Wine Dinner – Jacksonville TPC Sawgrass

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Banfi Collector’s Club Wine Dinner Tuesday, January 24th 6:30 – 9:00 PM $100 Experience a delicious multi-course dinner by Chef William Murphy.  Each course will be perfectly paired with a Banfi wine selection. Raise your glass and make your reservation … Continue reading

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Antinori Wine Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Ponte Vedra ~ Thursday October 20th

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Enjoy an Unforgettable Evening with Ruth’s Chris and Antinori Wines at 7pm on October 20th 2011. Ruth’s Chris is proud to celebrate 26 generations of best-in-class winemaking from Tuscany’s Antinori family. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy uniquely designed … Continue reading

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Gary Vaynerchuk’s Daily Grape Feature – Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007

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Wine: 2007 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grape: 100% Sangiovese Score: 91 Points Price: $25 MSRP   Gary’s explanation why: For all you longtime Italian fans out there, you very well know that about 10 years ago, Tuscan wines were … Continue reading

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Di Majo Norante Sangiovese, Umbria – Italy

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Grapes 100% Sangiovese [San-joe-vay-say] The name Sangiovese is thought to come from Sanguis Jovis or “Blood of Jove” (Jove being the Roman name for Jupiter), indicating that wines were made from Sangiovese grapes even back in Roman times. Facts Di … Continue reading

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