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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
How to age wine at your place
February 6, 2022
Valentine's Day, of course, represents one of those holidays where we can pamper ourselves and, most of all, pamper the person we love with small and great gifts that can also last over time. Obviously wines are the best suited to be chosen as gifts that can last for years. We already explained in the past, however, that not all wines can age. When a wine can age? In case we wanted to sum up the characteristics a wine must have in order to age, we could simply say:" a wine that can age is first of all a great… read more
Wine's Flavor
January 30, 2022
After the first article dedicated to color and aromas we could not miss part number two where we analyze the main components of wine's taste In the taste of wine are summed up all the gustatory and olfactory sensations (defined as taste-olfactory) as well as tactile sensations. In wines it is possible to appreciate hardness, smoothness, aggressiveness and delicacy. These types of sensations are related to substances which are present in macroscopic quantities. We are therefore talking about ethyl alcohol, acids and glycerol. Dry Wines As for dry wines, in most of cases there are no residual sugars or, when… read more
The Composition of Wine - Color and Aromas
January 23, 2022
Have you ever wondered what is actually the composition of wine? Let's analyze it together in this article and let's try to make things clearer. First of all we should make clear that wine is a solution in which are dissolved more than 600 substances. Some of them derive, of course, from grapes, others from fermentation processes. Other substances are formed during the years - during the aging in cask and during the aging in bottle. The wine will get richer in nuances, the bouquet will get more complex. The story of our greatest bottle. What does color depend on?… read more
The Epiphany, The Italian Approach, the food and of course The Wine
January 2, 2022
Epiphany is also commonly referred to in Italy as the Festa della Befana. Celebrated on 6 January, it is probably one of the most popular festivals for children. Obviously, every country in the world has its own way of celebrating it, but let's try to understand what are the traditions that distinguish our beautiful Italy. Where does Epiphany come from? This feast is the commemoration of the day (the twelfth since Christmas) when the Magician Kings arrived at the stable where Jesus Christ was born, bringing with them gold, frankincense and myrrh. Italian children are used to putting in empty… read more
The Perfect bottle for the Perfect Wine
December 19, 2021
How many times we asked ourselves what are the different sizes and types of bottles? In this blog post we want to try to make things clearer, get comfortable (maybe with a good glass of wine) and let's discover together something more about this subject. Let's start at The most common sizes of bottles sold in stores are the ones between 0.25 and 1.5 liters (0.25 and 1.5 gallons), however there are also bigger ones, they are simply rarer to find. However it may happen to find bottles having a peculiar and remarkable size, such as the ones called Impériale,… read more
Something More About Chianti Classico
December 9, 2021
Let's face it, Tuscany and in particular Chianti Classico are synonymous of good wine. The great protagonist of Tuscan wines is probably since ever Sangiovese. In its many declinations it gives us structure as well as elegance, crispness and pleasantness. Sangiovese- The Prince of Chianti Classico Grapes However we must admit Sangiovese is not the only ingredient of our Tuscany, in terms of history it is also important to remember other three great grapes that made history, in particular in Chianti Classico. Today we are going to talk about Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo and Colorino. Make yourselves comfortable, pour yourselves a nice… read more
Something more about the Wine Aromas
December 2, 2021
If you are reading this Blog Post most probably you are a wine lover, and as a wine lover more than once you would have asked yourself how you perceive certain smells in a specific wine. You surely asked yourself where Wine's Aromas come from. What mechanism is behind them? At the end of the day those unique flavors we can perceive in a wine are simply molecules. They enter the nose, hit olfactory receptors and generate a signal which is sent to our brain. So simple and yet so complex. Tiny molecules lighter than air float towards our olfactory… read more
Exploring Chianti
September 13, 2021
o Most people are familiar with the Chianti region in Italy, but did you know that there are also wineries in Tuscany? Well, a tour of the Chianti wine region in Tuscany is the perfect way to get a taste of all this beautiful place has to offer. For those feeling adventurous, this blog post will offer some information about Chianti wine, what you should understand before touring wine tasting Chianti, and some best destinations for experiencing a Chianti Wine Tour. How to plan your Chianti wine destination trip Decide your destination First and foremost, you need to… read more
Chianti Italy Wine, a Forever Legacy.
September 10, 2021
Within the history of time, nations have been established and battles have been fought in Chianti. A peaceful place where Etruscan land stood as the borderline of the bloody battlefields between Florence and Siena. From then, the Roman empire was built. Through Sangiovese vineyards, an ever more pure and indigenous blood whose roots flourished throughout the land and protected the peace of its residents, manifested a lasting heritage and tradition that is shared around the world. Upon these historical hills, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region is the family-owned, Montemaggio Estate, located within Radda in Chianti. As it… read more