What happens before the bottle?
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 betw
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2020 Harvest
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 vats
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
Olive Oil Differences
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… and it is true! But why? Fir
Vintage trend
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
In vino veritas
In vino veritas: 15 interesting facts about wine. We thought we knew everything about the world of wine… and yet we need to think again! And perhaps you will change your mind
How to age wine properly
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
The right time
What is the right time to start the harvest? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by wine lovers, curious people, and enthusiasts! We asked our agronomist Mauro Benna