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A tasting room of a pioneer winery
“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…
The Invisible Side of What I Do
This week, I found myself scrolling through photos from the past months. Smiling faces at tastings. Long tables set for events. Vineyard walks under perfect Tuscan light. Moments at international fairs like Wine Paris, where the world of wine seems to gather in one single place. Pictures from my trips to the United States, where I pour Brunello and tell stories about small producers who live miles away from the people tasting their wines.
Super Tuscans: Virtual Wine Tasting
Thursday FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026 7:00 PM CST (Live on Zoom | Recording available) Super Tuscans Virtual Wine Tasting with Claudia The beginning of the
Benvenuto Brunello 24
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
Sparkling & beyond
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…
Rocca di Frassinello
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
A return to the roots
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…
Nobile di Montepulciano
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…
Valdicava in Montalcino
Though it is worldwide renowned for its exceptional wines, Valdicava is not typically open to the public for tours or tastings. This is largely due to..
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