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Exploring the Enchanting Malvasia Nera from Chianti Classico: A Hidden Gem Unveiled
June 19, 2023
Introduction: In the heart of Tuscany's celebrated Chianti Classico region lies a hidden gem that wine enthusiasts must not overlook: Malvasia Nera. While Chianti Classico is primarily known for its renowned Sangiovese wines, the cultivation of Malvasia Nera adds a distinctive touch to the region's viticultural landscape. In this article, we delve into the captivating world of Malvasia Nera, its characteristics, and why it deserves your attention. A Brief History: Malvasia Nera, a red grape variety, has a long and illustrious history in Italy. It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean, where it was first introduced by the… read more
Wine discussion: All about the wine alteration, how can we recognize it?
April 14, 2023
Have you ever wondered about the diseases or alterations in wine? And most importantly, what are the differences? Let us try in the next few lines to clarify and better understand this intricate world. Get comfortable, pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and ... let's get started. "Wine Alterations They are manifested by the change in the color or clarity of the wine, in French referred to as "casses" (a French term meaning "ruptures" or an alteration in the appearance of a wine consisting of the loss of homogeneity, color and formation of turbidity. Other alterations are corky… read more
Sounds and Wine tasting. The Experience 360°
December 6, 2022
The 360-degree experience Tasting Rooms around the world are increasingly becoming opportunities for experimentation and emotional involvement. Of vital importance is role of the sound experience. Music in fact has the ability to stimulate the parts of the brain responsible for the release of dopamine, which plays a key role in generating a sense of well-being. In fact, other types of sounds, foremost among them white noise, can also promote relaxation and total immersion in the product. What is White Noise and why use it in Blind Tasting? "White noise contains all frequencies of the audible sound spectrum, equally: for… read more
How Long Does Unopened Red Wine Last? | Monte Maggio
November 22, 2022
How Long Does Red Wine Last Unopened? Some things in life, such as wine, cheese, and even people, get better with age—even if the expiry dates vary. Although an unopened bottle of wine can still be good to drink after the expiry date, it won’t last forever. This begs the question how long does red wine last unopened? You wouldn’t be the first person to wonder whether that dusty old bottle of red at the back of your cellar or wine cupboard is still OK to drink. And you certainly won’t be the last. Find out how long you can… read more
Ilaia: Our conception of Pugnitello. Not just Chianti Classico
May 16, 2022
Tradition and Revolution in a few words rediscovering our Art Those of you who have known Montemaggio for a long time know very well how interested we are in the research and recovery of what are the traditions of the land of Chianti Classico, and how being faithful to a purely traditionalist approach (at least as far as our Chianti Classico wines are concerned) is of vital importance. This desire to always remain poised between tradition and revolution obviously led us to ask ourselves what we could do to differentiate ourselves by recovering an important slice of the past. A… read more
Old vines Experience: everything you need to know
March 26, 2022
One of the questions we are most frequently asked during our educational tours or at our tastings is: "What is the age of your vineyards?" The question that immediately comes up obiviusosly is: " When is a vineyard considered old in order to produce? And in case, as for those producers who produce wines from "old vines", is it really worth?" Therefore, in this article we will try to shed some light on this subject. Uncork a good Sangiovese, pour yourself a glass and get comfortable, we are about to start. Let's get started with the Old Vines Experience.… read more
5 IDEAS FOR WINE-THEMED GIFTS FOR SPRING-SUMMER
March 13, 2022
It is not always easy to choose a good gift to give to the ones who love the world of wine That is why we decided to dedicate a blog post to this intricate subject once again. We are going to talk about the 5 perfect spring-summer gift ideas for Wine lovers. Pour yourself a glass of red, get comfortable and enjoy reading. There are obviously many choices when it comes to accessories for wine lovers, and certainly some are more mundane than others. Therefore we must always make a selection of what we can put in our list of… read more
The Food, The Wine...Our Springtime
March 6, 2022
A new beginning Springtime is just around the corner. Days are getting longer, temperatures are getting milder Obviously with the change of season also some sort of change in terms of the foods that make up our tables will be welcome. Winter recipes loaded with ingredients, and complex in textures and flavors will gradually leave more space to lighter dishes, simple and suitable for less rigid climates. Therefore, let's analyze together the best combinations we can approach for this spring period. Let's probably start from one of the most iconic foods of Tuscany in Springtime. Fava beans and Pecorino cheese… read more
And.. It's Finally Carnival
February 25, 2022
Thursday February 24, 2022, in other words Fat Thursday. First day of Carnival, first day of big celebrations all over Italy. People of all ages pouring into the streets. The buzz of the people mixes with the music in the streets creating a unique and unrepeatable symphony. The smell of sweets and fried food is strong in the air. Normality is not so far away. As we said Carnival is a festival loved by young and old, and the spirit of it is strong in the spirit of Italians and not! Let's see then to understand where this recurrence comes… read more
CULTIVATION OF VINEYARD - THE DIFFERENT TYPOLOGIES
February 20, 2022
How many times while passing by a vineyard, during a walk in the countryside, we asked ourselves whether there were different types of cultivation of vines and of course whether these different approaches had an important impact on the vineyards it self. The answer is yes to both questions. The one of cultivation styles is an extremely complex and variegated way but we tried to summarize and simplify it for you. Having said that, make yourselves comfortable, pour yourselves a glass of wine and let's learn together something more about the world of viticulture. First of all let's try to… read more