The beginning of a new Tuscan wine
March 20, 2026
A few months ago, an enologist I deeply respect reached out to me with an interesting request…
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A few months ago, an enologist I deeply respect reached out to me with an interesting request…
A few months ago, while talking with Luciano from SanLorenzo in Montalcino about the release of the new Brunello di Montalcino 2021, I had a thought…
“Claudia, we have built a new tasting room. Would you like to come and see it?”
The invitation came from a winery whose manager I had known for quite some time. A place whose wines…
This week, I found myself scrolling through photos from the past months….
Here I am, with a new story from Tuscany. This one begins in the hills of Chianti Classico, but it truly came back to life last week, in a quiet corner of my warehouse…
I want to share something honest about the journey behind Tuscan Escape, a small group experience designed for wine lovers who want to discover Tuscany in a deeper way…
Thursday FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026 7:00 PM CST (Live on Zoom | Recording available) Super Tuscans Virtual Wine Tasting with Claudia The beginning of the year tends to be a
Benvenuto Brunello is a tradition, a grand festival where the new vintage of Brunello di Montalcino is presented to the world. Picture this: the town of Montalcino buzzing with excitement
Tuscany is renowned for its iconic reds like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, but it is also slowly carving out a niche for its sparkling wines. With the rise of smaller producers embracing the Metodo Classico (traditional method), Tuscany is…
Located in the scenic Maremma hills, Rocca di Frassinello is a place of breathtaking beauty and extraordinary wine, with a story just as impressive. Founded in 2007, Rocca di Frassinello was born from a bold vision
This is a story that goes back almost 18 years—a story that began when I first set foot in Montalcino for my initial deep dive into the world of Tuscan wine. Back then, I met Roberto Cipresso…
La Combarbia has a history that spans over 50 years, starting in the 1960s when Novilio Mariani established it in the charming area of Cervognano. The land here has…
