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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- May 31, 2020
- 1 min
A Brunello Riserva that ages for 10 years!
Montalcino's Brunello is famed for many reasons, and one of the characteristics of the wine is its long ageing of almost 5 years before...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Historical families in Tuscan winemaking
There are quite a few "old families" that still have a family estate handed down generation in generation and are at the front of...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
Nicolò De Ferrari on Montepulciano
Here’s a title that could confuse in several ways! Now, let me start by introducing Nicolò who’s one of the two De Ferrari brothers who...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- May 7, 2020
- 1 min
Carmignano, wine region by the Medicis
Tuscany's smallest DOCG region is called Carmignano. It's a bit of a hidden gem obvious because of its minute size, but certainly has...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
#makelifegrapeagain
After 8 weeks of lockdown, Italy is getting ready for phase 2. Over the month of May, different kinds of businesses will reopen. Museums...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
The enchanting Val d'Orcia
The competition for beauty in Tuscany is tough. There are so many different landscapes from sea to mountains and everything in between,...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Travel Ban & What You Can Do
It's by now quite clear that travel will be close to impossible over the next month or so. This is going to impact the travel industry...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
5 best wine bars in Florence
Le Volpi e L'Uva If you want to have the option of tasting many different wines from all around the boot, Le Volpi e L’Uva is possibly...
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Feb 13, 2020
- 1 min
Terracotta Amphora from Tuscany
Giovanni is the very essence of a fine artisan. His whole life philosophy coincides with his craft, where the earth materializes into everla
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Rebecca Gouttenoire
- Feb 4, 2020
- 3 min
Vin Santo - best dessert wine in Italy
Vin Santo is a heavenly dessert wine typical of Tuscany served at the end of a meal. It ranges from very sweet styles to dryer ones....
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