The conclusion of our wine and food tour of Tuscany takes us beyond Tuscany as we head into Liguria for a finale of seafood and
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A Quick Tour of the Land of Super Tuscans
The main wine regions in the Province of Siena—Chianti, Montepulciano, and Montalcino—have strong traditions that exercise a gravitational pull on their wine styles. The commitment
Brunello di Montalcino: Sangiovese Perfection
This is the day I’ve been waiting for—our visit to Brunello di Montalcino. As good as the wines have been in Chianti and Montepulciano, it
Montepulciano: Where Medieval Meets Postmodernity
On Day 2 of our tour of Tuscany, we are still in the province of Siena where the walled village of Montepulciano serves up medieval
The Two Worlds of Chianti Classico
The old school vs. new school trope gets a work out in Chianti. After our brief flirtation with Florence, our tour headed south toward the
Wanderlust and Natural Wines
We spent about 10 days recovering from our month in Italy. But my addiction to travel not yet sated, we are now making our way
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 