Two of my Favourite A’s (Amarone)
October 13th, 2012 | by ladyparker
Having been based in Verona for the last six weeks I've had a fair amount of time to taste my way through many local wines
Onomastic pondering: Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana, Italy
March 16th, 2012 | by ladyparker
I came across a simply awe-inspiring Brunello di Montalcino from the nonpareil estate of Conti Costanti in Toscana, Italy
A Mag-nificent Experience: Altare, Palmer & Rieussec
February 17th, 2012 | by ladyparker
They're empty now. All four and a half litres of them. Separately consumed at the relevant time by a party of fourteen willing imbibers.
Quality and Magic in Massolino’s Barolo
December 11th, 2011 | by ladyparker
Winemaker Franco Massolino has been at the helm of this cherished Piemonte estate since 1994. Since that time the wines of Massolino have consistently become more exciting and stimulating.
A Tuscan Romance: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2000, Toscana
September 3rd, 2011 | by ladyparker
Tuscany and Ornellaia have been in a romantic relationship that has bloomed since 1981. With an undying philosophy of quality and championing terroir, Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia is ensconced in the picturesque Bolgheri DOC on the Tuscan coast
Liquid Heaven: Elio Altare La Villa Langhe Rosso 2005, Piemonte
August 22nd, 2011 | by ladyparker
Elio Altare is hands-down a maestro of Piemonte oenology. He possesses an audaciousness that has seen him propelled onto the international winemaking stage as one of history's greatest
Fun in Fruili: Livio Felluga Sharis 2009 (Venezie, Italy)
June 12th, 2011 | by ladyparker
What is most engrossing about Livio Felluga’s wines is the unique, fun and stylish brand architecture. It’s a bright, aesthetic and eye-catching label design with a fineness that can only allude to an Italian origin.
A Super Super Tuscan: Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 1999 (Colli Toscana Centrale, Italy)
June 7th, 2011 | by ladyparker
Fontodi is a legendary Italian estate which has been owned by the Manetti family, who are also renown in the region for production of terrecotte tiles, since
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