Picture Perfect Tuscany
As we approach The Vine Inspiration’s birthday, I’ve finally got around setting up the Facebook page so please click on the ‘like’ button on the blog homepage. Not content with merely adding one more avenue to my social media engagement, I also recently joined Pinterest. So to get the Pinterest and Facebook ball rolling, this week’s post is full of pics from my recent trip to southern Tuscany.
It may have been Montalcino but Bolgheri still held sway in many wine shops…
Taking notes on a Biondi Santi Brunello in Enoteca La Fortezza Montalcino…
Our home for the weekend was Castello di Potentino where we got to taste some older vintages of their Sangiovese – Sacromonte…
Cloud / Fog in the valley beneath Montalcino…
Comparing recent Brunello vintages at Tenuta Col d’Orcia…
Famous for their prices and now for their corks – A collection at Enoteca La Piazza to rival my own at home…
Only in Italy! Prada’s interpretation of the Consorzio’s 2001 vintage rating; 4 stars…
It’s not only Sangiovese in Seggiano – tasting Piropo 2008, a Pinot Nero from Castello di Potentino…
A view of Castello di Potentino from the olive groves. Out of shot is me screaming like a girl after seeing a snake…
More Brunello tasting…
It’s all about the vine…
Weather front moving in toward Tenuta Col d’Orcia. Thankfully Col d’Orcia is usually among the first estates to begin harvesting…
I m feeling deep envy.
Best,
Conor
Thanks Conor.
Well I tried to include as little gloating as possible! Would it make it worse if I told you the trip was part of a competition prize? :;)
Yes! Much worse.
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