Italy – Life Adventures

Vivaldi Amarone della Valpolicella – Vintage 2018

2024, Amarone, Italy, Veneto, Vintage 2018 / elneufco

The 2018 Vivaldi Amarone della Valpolicella is a powerful red wine showcasing the intensity and richness of Amarone. A blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, it offers aromas of ripe black cherry, fig, and dark chocolate, followed by a palate of dried fruit, tobacco, and sweet spices. The Vivaldi winery, founded in 1950 by Vittorio Vivaldi, has grown rapidly to become one of the most respected and renowned wineries in Italy, producing an impressive range of wines.

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Paitin Barbaresco Serra – Vintage 2011 – WS 94

2023, Barbaresco, Italy, Piemonte, Vintage 2011, WS 94 / elneufco

Paitin Barbaresco Serra 2011, a premium Italian wine, boasts a deep garnet color, ripe fruit aromas, bold flavors, and exceptional aging potential.

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Producer – Giovanna Ciacci – Montalcino

2023, Cellar 311, Italy, Producer, profile, Wine Maker Profile / elneufco

Producer Profile Giovanna Ciacci – Montalcino The Ciacci family has been in the Montalcino area since the 1850s. The wine was already made in the area at the time from the local Brunello, or Brunellino grape, a clone of Sangiovese. But thecreation of Brunello di Montalcino as we know it today is attributed to Clemente

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Regional Profile – Tuscany

2023, Article, Cellar 311, Italy, Regional Profile, Tuscany, Wine Education / elneufco

Tuscany, Italy offers diverse art, history, and culture, and is renowned globally for producing Sangiovese-based wines. Top variants include Chianti, Brunello, and Morellino di Scansano.

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The Magic Of Cinciano

2023, Cellar 311, Italy, profile, Tuscany, Wine Maker Profile / elneufco

Kim Tien Huynh reflects on a trip to Cinciano, a Tuscan winery, to explore the idea that wine tastes better at its place of origin. A guided tour and tasting not only showcased the winemaking process but created a meaningful connection between the people, the wine, and the beautiful Tuscan setting.

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Tuscany : Of Roosters and Mavericks

2023, Article, Cellar 311, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Education / elneufco

Igor Ryjenkov MW discusses the history of wine in Tuscany, Italy, tracing its roots to 13th-century fables and highlighting the 1698 official recognition of Chianti as a wine. He outlines the evolution and significance of Sangiovese, the emergence of non-traditional grapes, and the story of ‘Super Tuscans’, which defy convention and continue to develop in the region.

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The Wine People – Stefano Girelli and Peter Kosten – Profile

2023, Italy, profile, Sicily, Wine Education, Wine Maker Profile / elneufco

Wine maker profile history and specific wine from Sicily Region of Italy

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