Tag Archives: Toscana IGT

Fine Wine Source Club Selections – August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I am almost late getting this article about the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan; or as my Bride calls it, my home away from home, of course I thinks she tends to exaggerate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricole Colognole, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chianti Rufina, Italy, Le Lastre, Merlot, Napa Valley, Rosso, Rutherford, Sangiovese, Sequoia Grove, Syrah, Tonella Ranch Vineyard, Toscana IGT, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Semifonte, Le Diacce and Gran Selezione from Podere Ciona

Posted on May 10, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting ready to taste the last three wines from Podere Ciona at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi were conducting the tasting and the crowd were all waiting for these wines. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione, Italy, Le Diacci, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Semifonte, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Poderi Ciona

Posted on May 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I attended another wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and the tasting was conducted by Lorenzo and Jennifer Gatteschi of Podere Ciona from Gaiole in Chianti. I was reading the history of the winery on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, Chianti Classico Riserva DOC, Ciona Rosé, Gaiole, Italy, Merlot, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT | 3 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Five

Posted on April 7, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The turnout for this Italian Wine Tasting was getting more jovial at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as the crowds increased. They were trying to have people come in at certain times of the day, but I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Bertani, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Enrico Santini, Grezzana, Italy, Merlot, Montepergoli, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tenuta Novare, Toscana IGT, Valpantena, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verona, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Four

Posted on April 4, 2025 by thewineraconteur

The new room at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was filling up as more and more people were coming in to try the wines. The help was actually setting up additional tasting centers in the original part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fattoria di Basciano, Italy, Montalcino, Poggio Antica, Renzo Masi, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Tenuta Col d'Orcia, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Vigne Il Corto | Leave a comment

Italy Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on March 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Since I was out, after recovering from pneumonia, I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the Wine Club selections as well as to enjoy a wine tasting that they were holding. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrea Faccio, Azienda Agricola Otella, Ciona Rosé, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Lombardy, Lugano DOC, Piedmont, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Verdicchio, Villa Giada | Leave a comment

Palomar

Posted on March 8, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that being on a cruise ship has changed considerably since the last time, which was about thirty years ago. Then there was one private restaurant for dinner, and a limited breakfast offering at another location; otherwise … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Champagne Haton, Chardonnay, Damery, France, Il Borro, Italy, Jean-Noel Haton Rosé, Lamelle, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Toscana IGT | 3 Comments

Fine Wine Source Club – January 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by thewineraconteur

I figure that I will break up the current narrative to mention that I have stopped at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the monthly club offerings. The club selections as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienta Agricola Lombardo, Bella Union, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Confino, Italy, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Prugnolo Gentile, Sangiovese, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, The Paring, Toscana IGT | Leave a comment

Fine Wine Source Club – August 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by thewineraconteur

While we were on our little getaway, I received a message about a new wine the Fine Wine Shop in Livonia, Michigan was getting, and we decided to order some, before it disappears from their shelves, so I asked that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Bibi Graetz, California, Cinsault, Clarksburg, Cotes de Provence, Domaine Houchart, Famille Quiot, France, Grenache Noir, Italy, Lamole Vineyard, Londa Vineyard, Montefili Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Siena Vineyard, Syrah, Testamatta Rosso, Tibouren, Toscana IGT, Vincigliata Vineyard, Vinum Cellars, Wilson Farms | Leave a comment

Three More Italian Wines During the Tasting

Posted on June 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It is always a pleasure to go to any wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. The tasting was centered on the wines of Bibi Graetz, but I had a chance to try three other wines from … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Argenina, Arneis, Bruno Giacosa, Carricante, Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa, Catanese Bianco, Catarratto, Chianti Classico, Donnafugata, Etna Bianco DOC, Gaiole, Gran Selezione, Italy, Podere il Palazzino, Roero DOCG, Sangiovese, Sicily, Sul Vulcano, Toscana IGT, Vino da Tavola di Toscana | Leave a comment