Over the past three decades, Alessandro Mori has established Il Marroneto as one of Montalcino’s most revered names, with collectors and top restaurants treating the wines as benchmarks for traditional Brunello. Founded by Giuseppe Mori in 1974 and now developed alongside his son Iacopo, the estate sits on the cooler northern side of Montalcino atContinue reading “The Tuscan Soul of Il Marroneto’s Brunello di Montalcino”
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Ten Years On, the 2016 Vintage Shines Brightly Across the Board
2016 has proved itself as a beloved vintage from Bordeaux to Napa, Alsace to Lombardy, Cahors to Piemonte, and here we’ve made some selections out of our full selection of 2016 wines that we believe fully embody the magical nature of this vintage and the patient passing of time. Valentin Zusslin ‘Grand Cru Pfingstberg’ 2016Continue reading “Ten Years On, the 2016 Vintage Shines Brightly Across the Board”
An Evening with Tuscany’s Castell’in Villa
On the evening of May 13th, Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen will host us along with sommelier and representative of Castell’in Villa Marino Braccu for an exploratory tasting and dining experience through a selection of five cuvées from this heritage estate in the hills of Chianti Classico. The evening will feature a harmony of lively discussion, curatedContinue reading “An Evening with Tuscany’s Castell’in Villa”
Maremma’s Montepeloso at Char, Nov 7th
These wonderful wines are rated 90-95 points by Robert Parker, James Suckling plus Vinous. Well worth to come and meet both Fabio and Nik this evening. For bookings please call Tel 02 207 4999. Tables can be reserved at your convenient time.
The soul of Chianti according to Monty Waldin
Elisabetta Fagiuoli comes from a family that has been making wine for more than 300 years with the simple and truthful rules of attention, respect, love, harmony. At Montenidoli she only uses the native vines of her land, following strict organic methods. Cuttings are grinded for the compost that goes back to the vineyards. WildContinue reading “The soul of Chianti according to Monty Waldin”
Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants
Spending time with Fabio Chiarelotto, a self-taught winemaker and former historian is always a joy. Maybe its his Swiss-Italian background, perhaps his take on life that makes conversation eventful. He bought the 6.5 hectare estate in 1999 with a mere 10,000 Swiss Francs and big support from friends. Looking back today, he says he gambledContinue reading “Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants”
Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018
Our friends at Appia will prepare a menu that sings of the Central Italian country side. Start with a special apero (Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Fabio’s friends of Montenidoli), and enjoy his elegant Montepeloso reds with this 4 course menu. Starts 730pm. Seats are thb 2,700++. To book please call 02 261 2056 orContinue reading “Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018”
Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma
According to the Swiss-born winemaker “its easy to produce concentrated wines in such a hot climate…but it’s much harder to achieve elegance and finesse.” And thus a reason to sneak into Fireplace Grill at Inter-Continental Bangkok on June 1st to taste some of his elegant Super Tuscan. Fabio will pour his A Quo 2014, Eneo 2015 and GabbroContinue reading “Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma”
The rolling hills are made for great wine
The rigid rules for making Brunello di Montalcino – 100 % Sangiovese, minimum ageing for at least 48 months, of which 24 of them in barrels, before release – has been the prime motivation for officials to create the Rosso di Montalcino designation in the 1980s. The press soon coined these – also pure Sangiovese butContinue reading “The rolling hills are made for great wine”
Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano
Before heading south to Tuscany, the Endrici established one of the oldest wineries in Trentino, northern Italy in 1885. The wines are made at the foothills of the Dolomites where mild Mediterranean climate meets cool air from the Alps. Today, Paolo, the 4th generation, with his wife and two children, both graduates of the prestigiousContinue reading “Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano”