Winemaking differences of our three Chianti Classico (even, what happens before the bottle?) Let's start from the beginning. The harvest here at Castello Monterinaldi is between September and October. The perfectly ripe grapes are harvested by hand, de-stemmed, and then sent directly to our concrete tanks. Here, after a...
Tuscany, The Land of Winemaking Castles Have you ever dreamed of spending a weekend roaming around the beautiful region of Tuscany, famous for its luscious green hills, its castles, and its bold red wines? What if I tell you that you can fulfill your dreams all...
In Tuscany, Sunday would not be the same without “crostini di fegatini” (toasted bread slices and chicken liver patè), known as “crostini toscani” in other regions or “crostini neri” if you are from Tuscany! This a typical, authentic Tuscan recipe and every family has its...
2020 Harvest A vintage that came good in the end We can’t say this last 2020 has been all bad, it’s given us excellent grapes and so the vintage promises to be a good one...
Sangiovese and concrete: we love it! Concrete tanks: a bit of history Concrete tanks were common, especially in the 50s and 60s, in most Italy’s wineries. Small and large cellars almost always had a supply of concrete tanks, which were dedicated to both vinification and storage. The...
Olive Oil Differences Oil is at the base of a healthy and balanced diet and we have always been told that extra virgin olive oil is the best one...
2019 HARVEST A return to traditional times It is not true that the harvest this year was late, instead one could say that the harvest time fell within more traditional periods. The spring was cold, in fact, especially in May, with heavy rainfalls which slowed down the...
In vino veritas: 15 interesting facts about wine. We thought we knew everything about the world of wine...
Potato flan The recipe for “Pirottino di patate” [Fluted potato cakes] is extremely simple, very tasty and only needs a few ingredients! This rich, tasty dish will satisfy both old and young alike and can even be prepared in advance. Perfect as a side dish or,...
How to age wine properly You have received a fine wine as a gift or have bought one on a special occasion. Now it is there, in plain sight on your shelf, and you are waiting for an equally special occasion to open that precious bottle...