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What is Super Tuscan wine?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

For many, Tuscan wine means Chianti — but Super Tuscan wines have been growing strongly in popularity, and increasingly appear on US wine lists. So what is a Super Tuscan, anyway? Super Tuscans started out as high quality wines from … Continue reading →

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What is Chianti Classico wine?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes a Chianti wine special? Chianti Classico has to come from grapes grown in a strictly defined area of the Chianti hills between … Continue reading →

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Villa Vignamaggio and the Mona Lisa controversy

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Villa Vignamaggio is a charming restored renaissance villa just outside the town of Greve in Chianti. It’s a beautiful location, is exceptionally photogenic and they make great wine… what more could you ask for? How about also being the birthplace … Continue reading →

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