August 15
August 15, 1038: On this day, Saint Stephen of Hungary passed away. From 1000 or 1001 until he died in 1038, Stephen I, sometimes referred to as King Saint Stephen, reigned as Hungary's first […]
July 12
July 12, 1966: On this day, Vino Nobile was given the DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) status. The red wine is produced primarily using Sangiovese grapes in the Italian town of Montepulciano. July 12, […]
Sangiovese: A Grape Variety Star from Italy
Sangiovese: A Grape Variety Star from Italy In Tuscany, almost no red wine is made without Sangiovese. Whether it's Chianti or Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, or Montepulciano Vino Nobile, Sangiovese is present in […]
The Underrated Italian Varietal, Barbera
The Underrated Italian Varietal, Barbera Barbera is Italy’s third most planted red wine grape after Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Also known as Barbera Nera, this grape shines for its quality and elegance. Barbera is immensely […]
January 11
January 11, 1922: On this day, Franco Biondi Santi was born. His ancestors Clemente Santi and Ferruccio Biondi Santi invented the type of red wine called Brunello di Montalcino, which is produced entirely of […]
March 3
March 3, 1932: On this day, Lalou Bize-Leroy was born in Paris, France. Bize-Leroy owns the Burgundy estates Domaine Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay, the negociant firm Maison Leroy was the long-time co-manager for Domaine […]
