Francesco Fabbretti

STORIE DI VINI E VITICOLTORI

2011

Clos des Lambrays 2011, Domaine des Lambrays

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No wine-growing area in the world combines the charm of a centuries-old history, the narration of the same with often mythical and legendary traits, and a quality of the wines produced, at a with an incisiveness and credibility greaer than Burgundy. All this is possible, within this fascinating land, thanks to the fact that there are more or less extensive areas that have rightly entered the myth thanks to their wines, a real milestones. [Read more…] about Clos des Lambrays 2011, Domaine des Lambrays

Barolo Tre Tine 2011, Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Rinaldi

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The history of the Giuseppe Rinaldi winery began in the mid-1800s when Battista Rinaldi, after years of work as a farmer, engaged in the vineyards of Marquises Falletti di Barolo, at the extinction of this family, managed to buy, with many sacrifices, some of those plots, in areas of great value such as Brunate, Le Coste, Ravera and Cannubi San Lorenzo. Battista’s intention was simply to cultivate the vine and sell the grapes produced, but his son Giuseppe convinced him to try the road of winemaking and bottling on his own and, in 1920 (finally), officially founded the Cantina Giuseppe Rinaldi. [Read more…] about Barolo Tre Tine 2011, Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Rinaldi

Clos de la Coulée De Serrant 2011, Vignobles de la Coulée De Serrant

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Although we often talk about the crucial role played by the viticulture of monks, more than a thousand years ago, for a first effective zonation of Burgundy, we forget to reflect on the fact that their “specialization” helped to develop viticulture in all the areas in which they stayed, also because of the fact that the Holy Mass needs both bread and wine to be celebrated. The case of La Coulée de Serrant in the Loire, for example, is not very different since it is a vineyard created by Cistercian monks in 1130, and remained so until today, to which is merged an old and small monastery. [Read more…] about Clos de la Coulée De Serrant 2011, Vignobles de la Coulée De Serrant

Erdener Prälat Riesling GG Réserve Alte Reben trocken 2011, Dr. Loosen

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The Loosen family has been producing wines in their wine cellar in Bernkastel-Kues, in the Moselle Valley, Germany, for over 200 years. Since 1988 Ernest Loosen, known as the Doctor drives it with passion and dedication. [Read more…] about Erdener Prälat Riesling GG Réserve Alte Reben trocken 2011, Dr. Loosen

Maestro Raro 2011, Fattoria di Felsina

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Felsina Berardenga was a farm lying in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost Chianti Classico area, characterized by olive groves and cypress forests, with some vineyards producing wine for private domestic consumption. [Read more…] about Maestro Raro 2011, Fattoria di Felsina

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