Tag Archives: Tuscany

Tua Rita and Two from Notri

Posted on March 27, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had just finished tasting six wines from Damilano with Thomas Cuni at The Fine Wine Source, Livonia, Michigan and then we were going to taste four wines from Azienda Agricola Tua Rita. Tua Rita is located just outside Suvereto … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Tuscany, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Toscana IGT, Tua Rita, Azienda Agricola Tua Rita, Colline Metallifere, Rosso dei Notri, Giusto di Notri | Leave a comment

Le Ragnaie Casanovina Montosoli and VV

Posted on August 27, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The last two wine tastings for the afternoon of Le Ragnaie wines at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, Michigan was upon us. The tasting was supposed to be conducted by the owner and winemaker Riccardo … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Casanovina Montosoli, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Ragnaie V.V., Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments

Le Ragnaie Petroso and Passo del Lume Spento

Posted on August 25, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It was interesting watching my Bride as she was writing notes about the wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was quite an event, and I truly enjoy how they have the wine tastings. They are never … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Passo Del Lume Spento, Petroso, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment

An Afternoon With Le Ragnaie

Posted on August 21, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were going to a special wine tasting at my local wine shop, The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. And yes, I said we, as my Bride was going along as she really enjoys the shop, the owners, his … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola La Ragnaie, Italy, Le Ragnaie, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment

One From Sicily and One From Tuscany

Posted on April 11, 2022 by thewineraconteur

It is always an enjoyable time when I am doing a wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source and this time with an Instagram blogger that I have finally had a chance to meet. Life has a way of getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Poliziano, Etna Rosso DOC, Italy, Merlot, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Prugnolo Gentile, Rosso di Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Sicily, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Tuscany | 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

Two Different Sangiovese Wines

Posted on November 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Imagine having two different wines from Tuscany, both pure Sangiovese and totally different from each other. That happened when I picked up these two wines from my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source, and it can get fun when … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Altesino, Bibi Graetz, Brunello di Montalcino, Casamatta Rosso, Italy, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tuscany | 2 Comments

San Felice Campogiovanni

Posted on June 26, 2020 by thewineraconteur

It is a bit heady to start feeling good again, after three months of lockdown to be looking finally at my April wine club selections from the Fine Wine Source of Livonia. I had mentioned that the wine shop was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Agricola San Felice, Campogiovanni, Italy, Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Somehow, I can’t see this new decade surpassing “The Roaring Twenties” of the last century. New Year’s Eve is one of those holidays that my Bride prefers to have at the house. I mean periodically I think of how nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, France, Italy, Merlot, Pauillac, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese Grosso, Terralsole, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Richards

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants. It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Bronco Wine Company, California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Coastal Vines, Gabbiano, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany | 2 Comments