Celebrate the Jewish New Year with modern wines from Italy and Israel
Jews who came of age before the 1980s associate holidays with super-sweet wines made from the Concord grape, typically from market leader Manischewitz. But in
From java masters, robust Italian reds
Last week brought the first frigid winter air, and I recommended a wonderful antidote: Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino. In 1975, Roman lawyer Gabriele Mastrojanni established
Piccini preserves Chianti Classico style
Tradition in the wine world is claimed more than it is observed, but you can find it in a glass of the 2008 Piccini Chianti
Cecchi honors tradition while making modern wines
Now in its second century of Tuscan winemaking, theCecchi family is modernizing its wines without losing its roots. In 1893, Luigi Cecchi made the first
A pair of refreshing Tuscan reds for sipping under the sun
Summer is a season for flavorful, medium-body red wines such as Frescobaldi’s Remole and Nipozzano Riserva. When the sun is searing and the humidity enveloping,
New Tuscan wine area impresses
Morellino di Scansano might not be on the tip of your tongue, but it should be on your palate. Located in the southwestern coastal section
These perfectly priced wines are cause for celebration
Budgeting for your holiday party is easier when you select these well-made wines that also are a good value. Starting the party with a sparkling
Piccini Chianti is a palate, and wallet-friendly, treat
Starting the New Year with the good value 2011 Piccini Chianti and 2009 Piccini Chianti Classico will salve the conscience and the checking account when
Restrained winemaking elevates Il Poggione’s brunellos
Brunello di Montalcino has gone through a sea change since the 1970s, but one of the anchors of this area and its wine is Il
Winemaking family honors tradition
In a modern world full of flash-in-the-pans, Badia a Coltibuono stands out for its history, tradition and authentic Chianti Classico wines. Almost a thousand years