I found this article in Wine Searcher amusing. Chianti has made very solid wines for several decades since they upgraded their standards in the 1980’s.
Tag: Tuscany
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
Wine Review: Achelo Syrah Cortona 2007 by Antinori
Ah the paradoxes of wine tasting. A nose of fennel, tar, and cassis? A good wine should taste like anything but grapes yet be typical
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 