In this video Moritz Rogosky owner of Podere Il Carnasciale and it’s enologist and winemaker Peter Schilling comment on the different approaches they take in their winemaking and more importantly how these approaches translate into their wines. They also talk about their philosophy managing the vineyard as well as the

The word Caberlot derives from the combination of Cabernet and Merlot. Caberlot is the name of an enigmatic clone between the Merlot and Cabernet varieties that first appeared in the hills of Verona about four decades ago. According to Peter Schilling, enologist and winemaker at Podere Il Carnasciale, the leaves

In this video Dominique Genot, director and enologist talks about the Caiarossa 2009 vintage. He talks about the climatic conditions and how these translated into the wine. He also comments on how each variety in the blend adds a different character to the wine.  Watch the video for more. Enjoy! 

Caiarossa is located in the Val di Cecina on the Tuscan coast. It is currently owned by Eric Albada Jelgersma, who also owns Château Giscours and Château du Tertre in Margaux, Bordeaux. Most of the vineyard is south-west facing with the sea in the horizon. The vineyard covers an extension

This year I have already tasted close to 1,000 Tuscan wines, and I still have a few hundred more wines to go – mostly whites. I have found hundreds of outstanding quality wines. Rather than slow you down with all of them at once, I have decided to give you

In this video Castiglion del Bosco and Prima Pietra winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi comments on the 2009 vintage of Prima Pietra. Mainly how the different climatic conditions characterize the wine. Watch the video for Cecilia’s insights on the 2009 vintage and why she thinks it is a great vintage. 

Prima Pietra is a red wine produced by Castiglion Del Bosco, also known for its wonderful Brunello di Montalcino. It’s owner is Massimo Ferragamo of the fashion family. Prima Pietra is produced in Riparbella in the upper Tuscan Coast very close to Bolgheri. In this video Castiglion Del Bosco and

James sat down with owner of Barone Ricasoli Francesco Ricasoli to taste it’s Castello di Brolio wines. Castello di Brolio is a blend of carefully selected Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the estate’s vineyard. The vineyard is located at 450 meters above sea level with a south/southwest exposure. In

Plenty of excellent Chianti is available this year with the 2008 and 2009 vintages, whether in Chianti Classico, Chianti Rufina, or even simple Chianti. Many 2010s are also on the market but they are not as good quality overall as the two preceding vintages. In fact, 2010 appears to be