Exploring the Heritage of Donnachiara
I virtually traveled to a new region and winery in Italy continuing the 2020 alternative to what was once to be an in-person trip earlier in the year. This time it was an introduction to Donnachiara Winery, located in the Irpinia appellation in the Campania region of southern Italy. The winery is […]
The Olivini Family’s Tradition of History and Innovation
This Summer, I discovered the region of Lugana, one of Italy’s best kept secrets. This seven mile wide area makes some of the country’s most elegant and nuanced white wines. As I learned more about the region, I realized I only scratched the surface and made the comment I hoped to try more […]
Castiglion Del Bosco: An Estate Steeped in Tuscan Tradition, Carried on by the Ferragamo Family
Several years ago, on my way to Vinitaly, I opened my Wine Spectator and read an article about how Massimo Ferragamo found his way to Castiglion del Bosco and fell in the love with the property. Castiglion del Bosco is an 800-year old estate with a castle, part of which is still standing, that dates […]