Defining Chianti Located in the center of Chianti Classico stands an impressive castle that dates back to the middle ages. The Brolio Castle is the home of the oldest winery in Italy and the once home of Baron Ricasoli. The Ricasoli family has played an important role in not just the Chianti wine industry but…
The Day It was a beautiful day in New York City. The sun was shining, which was a rarity this Spring, as I listened to one of my favorite podcasts and walked down Grand Street on my way to Tomiño Taberna Gallega. The intimate restaurant is a little slice of Galicia in the heart of…
We’ve all seen the videos, or maybe even have partaken in the action ourselves. Stomping on the grapes to release that exquisite juice that will soon turn into the wonderful wine we love so much. But at Villa Matilde, there is no stomping. Instead there is dancing! I had the honor of sitting down at…
When in Rome…. alright, when in New Jersey, do what the ‘natives’ do. As the Spring months approach, New Jerseyites crave the outdoors. Why wouldn’t we? We spend, what seems to be more months every year, packed under ten layers of clothing and inside freezing our tushes off. Jon Snow and the other Starks may…
Sometimes in life, all the stars and planets align and things work out perfectly. Back in January, Winephabet Street explored the Sangiovese grape. As it turns out, the next week we met up in NYC to attend Benvenuto Brunello. The event was hosted by the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, and provided the opportunity…
*This is part three of the series about Hungary and its wine. In part one, I talked about how visiting Budapest and learning about its history truly affected me. I saw images of what the people had to deal with and heard first hand accounts of how property was taken and people were murdered. To…
*This is part two of the series about Hungary and is wine. In part one, I talked about how visiting Budapest and learning about it’s history truly affected me. I saw images of what the people had to deal with and heard first hand accounts of how property was taken and people were murdered. To…
*This started off being a single post, however, as I got into writing it… I realized I had too much to say to put it into one post. This first post focuses on Hungarian history and it’s not so distant Communistic control. Mike and I recently returned from Villány as guests of the Franc &…
It’s not Champagne! In order to be legally called Champagne, the sparkling wine must come from the Champagne region of France. Now that we have that over with, let’s talk Franciacorta! Where Location Meets Economics Everyone has heard the statement, Location, Location, Location. Well, Franciacorta has it all! Located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy…
