The cool new but also ancient trend in Italian Wine you haven’t heard about
When you finally take that tour of your chosen Tuscan Winery, you may be surprised to find giant terracotta pots filled with wine nestled in between the typical steel and oak barrels. These giant pots are called Amphora in Italy and they are actually an extremely old method of winemaking that is quickly making a huge comeback! Because they are a natural material, and very porous, these Amphora allow a lot of oxygen to age the wine, however they do not add ANY additional flavoring. The end result is a beautifully aged wine that is extremely pure and fruit forward, a true wine love’s dream!
#LAVITA SIEME - Wine TASTING In a 700-year-old CELLAR
Cantina de Ricci, in the heart of Montepulciano is a 700-year-old cathedral like wine cellar that you just have to see to believe! The vault is so famous amongst wine lovers it has even earned the nickname “The Cathedral of Wine” This week on #lavitasieme, we take you over 120 feet underneath the Tuscan town of Montepulciano to taste some of the best red wines in the D’orcia Valley handcrafted by a local family, passionate about their vines and eager to honor the history they represent. Join us for a fantastic tour!
#LAVITASIEME Cosimo Maria Masini
Just a short train ride from Florence, this biodynamic winery and palazzo is one of our favorites to stop by for a tasting during our weekend countryside drives. Owned by the Masini family, who live and operate the winery day-to-day, their passion for creating unique wines shines throughout the property. As a one hundred percent biodynamic winery, they are committed to producing wines in a completely restorative way.