Tag Archives: Chianti Classico

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – January 2023

Posted on January 18, 2023 by thewineraconteur

If you don’t belong to a wine club, I would strongly recommend that you find a good one and join; if you are near Livonia, Michigan than I would suggest The Fine Wine Source. I was just there yesterday, to … Continue reading →

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Podere Ciona Riserva and a Super Tuscan

Posted on June 4, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Lorenzo Gatteschi, a family member and winemaker at Podere Ciona was at my local wine store, The Fine Wine Source conducting a wine tasting. The owner of the shop and Lorenzo have become fast friends over the years and when … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva DOCG, Italy, Le Diacci, Podere Ciona, Rosso di Toscana, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Podere Ciona Chianti Classico and Semifonte

Posted on June 2, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Lorenzo Gatteschi of Podere Ciona was hosting a tasting of his wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The estate is located in the original and oldest part of Tuscany’s Chianti wine-growing region and the area is still … Continue reading →

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Open That Bottle Night 2022

Posted on March 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Not only were we having a dinner party to celebrate my sister’s birthday, the evening was also “Open That Bottle Night” one of those wine drinker and wine writer holidays. The concept was created by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chianti Classico, Duckhorn Vineyards, Gaiole, Italy, Merlot, Napa Valley, Podere Ciona, Riserva, Sangiovese | 2 Comments

Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva

Posted on February 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

All good things do come to an end, and wine tastings seem to go by quicker than other events. Winemaker Lorenzo Gatteschi was representing his family’s Podere Ciona wines from Gaiole in Tuscany. While we were talking and tasting wines, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Italy, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Riserva, Sangiovese | Leave a comment

A Tasting with Lorenzo Gatteschi

Posted on February 8, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes all roads lead to The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; at least for me. Lorenzo Gatteschi, winemaker of Podere Ciona in Gaiole, Tuscany was there hosting a tasting of his family’s wines. I was reading the history of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Gaiole in Chianti IGT, Italy, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

A Toscana and a Greve

Posted on September 7, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I had a couple more Italian wines while I was at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source. Both of the wines were based on the Sangiovese grape, the workhorse of Chianti and Tuscany. It is always fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Lanciola, Canaiolo, Chianti Classico, Greve, Italy, Le Masse Di Greve, Mauro Vannucci, Piaggia, Pietranera, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Two Classic Sangiovese Wines

Posted on January 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Being in a wine shop is pleasant and a great way to forget the insanity that is outside. The world seems to be a much nicer place when one is having an assortment of wines and some enjoyable conversation. Eventually … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Chianti Classico, Fattoria La Gerla, Italy, Nerento, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Villa Trasqua | Leave a comment

Querciabella Chianti Classico and Camartina

Posted on December 20, 2019 by thewineraconteur

While I was enjoying a wine tasting at the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, I was thinking what a great job the representatives at The Vintage Wine Company have in being able to taste and pour some great wines, potentially … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Camartina, Chianti Classico, Italy, Querciabella, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Two from Podere Ciona

Posted on February 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Some of my earliest wine memories are of Italian wines, both commercial and home-made. Of course, that makes sense as I grew up in a mixed ethnic neighborhood, so most meals and beverages from the Mediterranean are like comfort food … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Italy, La Diacce, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Riserva, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment