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#LongingForChiantiClassico: A Chat with Alessia Riccieri from Antico Podere Gagliole Winery
My new blog series - As you probably know, I keep something like my "Wine and Chianti Diary" here on my blog. It's about Chianti Classico wines I've tasted, places I've visited, but most importantly, about the people I've met. This includes winemakers, winery staff, and restaurateurs.
Panzano Arte: a path with sculptures by Nathalie Decoster through the vineyards of Panzano
As we all know, summer is the time for life's beautiful things! And what could be better than combining art with enjoying some wine? That's exactly why, until September 18, 2019, sculptures by the famous French artist Nathalie Decoster are being presented for the first time in and around Panzano in Chianti, under the title Panzano Arte.
June 21: Summer's here - time for Rosato!
June 21st is the summer solstice: the longest day and shortest night of the year! So, it's officially and truly summer! And what could be better for such an important event than a cool glass of Rosato? I'd say: Niente! How perfect that the fresh Rosati have just arrived!
Consorzio Chianti Classico General Assembly: Sales Figures Rising Across All Chianti Classico Categories
During the general assembly of the Consorzio Chianti Classico, Giovanni Manetti, the Consorzio's President, was able to present members with an interim report for the first five months of the year. And it's quite impressive!
Nina's has something new from Rignana: The Bianco Toscana!
White wine lovers will be thrilled about this news: The 2018 vintage is the first white wine from Fattoria di Rignana! It's called Bianco Toscana IGT. And as we all know, that's really special because white wines are rarely made in Chianti Classico.
Chianti Classico Collection 2019: Spring Awakening in Chianti Classico!
Earlier this week, it was time again in spring-like Florence: With the Chianti Classico Collection 2019 – the trade fair for Chianti Classico – the unofficial start of the new Chianti Classico wine year kicked off after the winter break.
My Trip to Gaiole: 25 Wineries in One Go!
Gaiole in Chianti is a town with just under 3,000 residents, part of the Siena province. And even though it's only about 23 kilometers (a good half-hour drive) from 'my' Panzano, it opens up a whole new world of wines!
That was Vino al Vino 2018: Dream Weather & Dream Wines!
It was already the 24th Vino al Vino event, which took place from September 13-16, 2018, on the Piazza in Panzano in Chianti. And of course, I was right there in the thick of it for all four days, live and present, meeting lots of friends and even some customers – which made me especially happy.
Il Palagio in their heart and Sangiovese in their blood
At Azienda Agricola Il Palagio in Panzano in Chianti, Monia Piccini and her husband Franco make amazing red wines in one of the best spots of the shell-shaped Conca d'Oro, and recently, their Rosato Aldemara too. They also produce a fantastic extra virgin olive oil.
Nina in Chianti Classico Map
Friends and customers who are vacationing in the Chianti Classico region often ask me where to eat well in Chianti, which wineries I recommend, and what there is to see or do.
Expo Chianti Classico 2018 in Greve in Chianti
The wine festival in Greve in Chianti, known as Expo Chianti Classico, is one of the most important events in the Chianti region, happening every year on the second weekend of September. This lively gathering of many businesses is organized by the Consorzio Chianti Classico.
New at Nina in Chianti: The Tenuta degli Dei winery by Tommaso Cavalli!
I'm always on the lookout for new wineries and exciting wines from Chianti Classico. For a while now, I've occasionally heard about, read about, and even tasted a sip or two of Tommaso Cavalli's wines...
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