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Splendid Chianti, Tuscany's Generous Gift to the World | Best Chianti Wine

Splendid Chianti, Taste Tuscany’s Generous Gift to the World

Chianti’s vineyards are nestled in Tuscany/ Toscana between the great Renaissance cities of Siena and Florence. The landscape is an unchanged medieval tapestry of woodlands, olive groves and cypress trees guarded by aristocratic villas. In this serene land the Sangiovese grape rules with aristocratic quiet reserve and self-confidence. Sometimes blended with up to 20% of …

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Isole e Olena Wines: Forward-Thinking from Traditional Tuscany

Isole e Olena Wines: Forward-Thinking in Traditional Tuscany

While on holiday by Lake Garda a couple of years ago, my wife and I dined al fresco at Pizzeria Leon d’Oro, a stereotypically bustling Italian restaurant squeezed into one of Riva Del Garda’s many narrow, winding streets. Negotiating wine lists in Italy can be a tricky affair, given each region’s unwavering commitment to its …

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