Tuscany – Social Vignerons https://socialvignerons.com The World of Wine's Got Talent Thu, 14 May 2020 10:29:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/socialvignerons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Social-Vignerons-final-20-546ff546_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Tuscany – Social Vignerons https://socialvignerons.com 32 32 79132981 Top 25 Most Expensive Italian Wines https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/top-25-most-expensive-italian-wines/ https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/top-25-most-expensive-italian-wines/#comments Thu, 31 May 2018 09:52:48 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=12284 Italy is not only the largest wine-producing country in the world by volume (ahead of France with about 5 billion liters produced in 2016 against France 4.5 billion), it is also the uncontested champion of wine diversity, counting with more unique grape varieties than any […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/top-25-most-expensive-italian-wines/feed/ 4 12284 2011 Villa Al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2011-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-tuscany-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2011-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-tuscany-italy/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:05:33 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=9439 Score: 93/100   This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG wine by Villa al Cortile is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, that went through 36 months of ageing in oak, before a further 6 months ageing in bottle at the winery prior to release. Tasting Notes This Brunello Riserva comes in […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2011-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-tuscany-italy/feed/ 1 9439 2012 Villa al Cortile Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2012-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2012-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:10:39 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=9434 Score: 92/100   This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine by Villa al Cortile is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, that went through 24 months of ageing in oak, before a further 6 months ageing in bottle at the winery prior to release. Tasting Notes This Tuscan Brunello wine comes in […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/10/04/2012-villa-al-cortile-brunello-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/feed/ 0 9434 2015 Villa Al Cortille Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy https://socialvignerons.com/2017/08/07/2015-villa-al-cortille-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/08/07/2015-villa-al-cortille-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:21:04 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=8863 Score: 89/100   This Rosso di Montalcino by Villa al Cortile is produced using grapes from the same vineyards as the Brunello di Montalcino by the same winery. This is a 100% Sangiovese wine that went through 12 months of ageing in oak wine barrels. […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/08/07/2015-villa-al-cortille-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy/feed/ 0 8863 2015 Tenuta di Ghizzano ‘Il Ghizzano’ Vino Biologico, Costa Toscana IGT, Italy https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/10/2015-tenuta-di-ghizzano-il-ghizzano-vino-biologico-costa-toscana-igt-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/10/2015-tenuta-di-ghizzano-il-ghizzano-vino-biologico-costa-toscana-igt-italy/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:04:49 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=8287 Score: 89/100   This organic wine by Tenuta di Ghizzano comes from vineyards in the town of Peccioli, in the Pisa province of Tuscany, Italy. It is a blend of 95% Sangiovese with a 5% touch of Merlot to round it up. Grapes were hand-harvested […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/10/2015-tenuta-di-ghizzano-il-ghizzano-vino-biologico-costa-toscana-igt-italy/feed/ 0 8287 Visiting Caiarossa, and Tasting & Reviewing the Wines https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/14/visiting-caiarossa-and-tasting-reviewing-the-wines/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/14/visiting-caiarossa-and-tasting-reviewing-the-wines/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:44:07 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=7848 Caiarossa is a winery (cantina) on the coast of Tuscany, Italy, in the Val di Cecina, the southern part of the Province of Pisa, near the medieval town of Riparbella. Grapes here are grown using biodynamic techniques, respecting as much as possible the environment, and it’s […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/14/visiting-caiarossa-and-tasting-reviewing-the-wines/feed/ 2 7848 Stopping By at Fattoria Statiano, Farmhouse & Winery in Tuscany https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/09/stopping-by-at-fattoria-statiano-farmhouse-winery-in-tuscany/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/09/stopping-by-at-fattoria-statiano-farmhouse-winery-in-tuscany/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2017 18:04:48 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=7814 In the Heart of Tuscany, near the coast but a little inland, between Cecina and Volterra for those who know the area, is a little piece of quiet paradise called Agroturismo Fattoria Statiano. Surrounded by protected and nearly untouched national parks, it is home to a […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/09/stopping-by-at-fattoria-statiano-farmhouse-winery-in-tuscany/feed/ 0 7814 2006 Caiarossa Bianco, White Tuscan Wine with Grana Padano Cheese https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/03/2006-caiarossa-bianco-white-tuscany-wine-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/03/2006-caiarossa-bianco-white-tuscany-wine-italy/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2017 20:03:56 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=6843 Score: 91/100   This white (Bianco) wine I actually made… some 10 years ago. As the winemaker in charge working at a small but magnificient biodynamic winery and estate in Tuscany, Italy called Caiarossa. This is a blend of Chardonnay and Viognier from the winery’s estate […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/03/2006-caiarossa-bianco-white-tuscany-wine-italy/feed/ 0 6843 Safely Fly with Wine: How to Check-In Wine with Confidence https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/ https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:26:17 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=6655 The best memories of wine travel vacations come when that first bottle of wine is opened at holiday time with friends and family— and, it’s perfect! But that doesn’t always happen because the journey from winery to home cellar typically has to go through airports, […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/feed/ 0 6655 2013 Viticcio ‘Prunaio’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Italy https://socialvignerons.com/2016/09/18/2013-viticcio-prunaio-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-italy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2016/09/18/2013-viticcio-prunaio-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-italy/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:15:01 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=5516 Score: 92/100   ‘Gran Selezione’ is quite a new category in the Chianti Classico hierarchy. Since 2014, these wines represent the top tier in quality, above the Riserva wines. Grapes for Gran Selezione must come from estate vineyards and cannot be bought, and the wines […]

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