Organic Monterinaldi has always been attentive to the environmental impact that may derive from the excessive use of pesticides and fungicides, preferring discreet prevention techniques as opposed to polluting remedies. The 2018 harvest also marks an important moment for us in this respect, because we’ve concluded the...
Chocolate cake Chocolate cake without flour is a simple dessert made with a few ingredients - dark chocolate, butter, sugar and eggs – and not only does it have an amazing taste but also a deliciously soft and melt-in-mouth consistency. It is, needless to say, a gluten-free...
The 2018 vintage is looking very promising! For the moment, the 2018 vintage gives us reason to hope. The climatic trend was quite favourable: winter was not only cold at the right temperature, but it was also considerably rainy, followed by a spring marked by regular rains...
Extra-virgin olive oil cake This month we want to present you a cake that we had the chance to try during a dinner with a close friend of ours. He gave us the recipe and we immediately tried it. After a few attempts (which have been...
Serving Temperature One of the most important factors influencing the tasting of a wine is certainly the serving temperature. This element is sometimes underestimated, but it plays a fundamental role in the correct perception that we should have of a wine. On many occasions we tend to...
Four questions (and answers) about vineyards and next vintages Fabrizio was asked to explain his opinion about four points. Here are questions and answers 1. Can you briefly describe the 2015 and 2016 growing seasons for your vineyards? Both 2015 and 2016 can be judged as very good...
Chianti Tuna If you are looking for special meat second plates, here you have Chianti tuna, one of the typical Tuscan recipes based on pork meat that is a real preserves. It is an ancient poor cuisine recipe and a farmer tradition, internationally recognized for its taste...
What happens to wine in barriques? Barriques are small barrels - of French origin - built with oak wood, of small dimensions (225 litres for the Bordeaux and 228 litres for the Burgundy). The history of barriques brings us back to France because they were initially used...
Investigative report by Winesurf about cement tanks: what producers, oenologists and consumers think Winesurf investigative report about cement tanks had a lot of interesting and detailed answers. For this reason, first of all, all people that dedicated their time to answer deserve our thank. Moving forward,...
Chianti Classico Risotto Refined and substantial suitable for special occasions, dinners with friends, or for a dinner for two, risotto is a classic of Italian cuisine. Here is a recipe of great effect, to be enjoyed in company or alone: a good carnaroli rice and a...