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Our last stop in Montalcino: a visit to the cellars of Franco Biondi Santi…
Earlier this year, we were ecstatic to be appointed by Franco Biondi Santi as his agent in Australia. Being a traditionalist at heart, I have always admired the wines of Biondi Santi so to be given the opportunity to be representing one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Franco Biondi Santi, Montalcino, Vinitaly 2013
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A fantastic visit to Il Palazzone in Montalcino….
Last year I visited Montalcino for the first time. Whilst I have been to Chianti close to a dozen times, I had up until that point, never visited Montalcino. This seems crazy now but whilst I have admired Chianti, it … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Il Palazzone, Laura Gray, Mondo Imports, Montalcino, Sangiovese
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Music to our ears: Jancis Robinson talks to Pasquale Petrera on why he plays music to his barrels…
Jancis Robinson talks to Pasquale Petrera, who makes Fatalone wines in Gioia del Colle in Puglia, explains why he plays music to his wines in barrel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M9fWFxI19HI#!
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A fantastic 24 hours in Montalcino
Well in reality it was less than 24 hours, arriving at 4pm on the 11th and leaving at midday on the 12th of April. Shocking wifi means that I will post about my time at Il Palazzone (which was so … Continue reading
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Love Florence and dinner at Cignale Bianco
Fantastic food as always.
Dario: the best butcher in the world…
Today was our first free day of the trip with no appointments. With a night booked in Florence, we decided to take a little detour and stop by Panzano in Chianti to visit the best butcher in the world: Dario … Continue reading
The hills are alive…
After a fantastic five days in Verona, it is time to head to Tuscany with a quick stop in Florence before we spend the night in Montalcino visiting Il Palazzone and Biondi Santi. Driving through Valpolicella was amazing yesterday with … Continue reading
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Tagged Valpolicella, Verona, Vinitaly
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A celebration of a life lived to it’s fullest: Franco Biondi Santi
Today we had a number of appointments during the day which is normal during Vinitaly. However, it was the hour spent at Biondi Santi which showed me just how humble and special it is to be involved in Italian wine. … Continue reading
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