From Super Tuscans to Brunello di Montalcino to Chianti and Vino Nobile and a bunch in between, this week we cover the main wines of Tuscany and give our 2 cents on what's worth seeking out!
And if you're interested in trying the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano we mention, please check out the Wine for Normal People page at Vinport, it's a limited time offer, so get on it! Also, here is the blog post we reference a few times covering some of the Italian wines from the excellent event I attended of quality Italian wines. This will give you a sense of flavors to expect in these wines. LINK
Enjoy and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Hey guys- I'm loving your podcast. I'm 23 years old and work in an Italian food market/restaurant with the hopes of eventually getting into the wine business one day. Your Tuscany episodes were very informative for me, as I know more about France than I do about Italy.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm continuing to expand my knowledge of wine by trying as much as I can from different parts of the world, I've been having trouble finding Tuscan wines that I like. I can't help but think it's me that's the problem and not the wines!
I know you mentioned sticking to producers of Tuscan wines who also have their own vineyard. How can I tell if they do or not? And any other advice for Tuscan wine shopping would be greatly appreciated! Best,
Sarah
Hey Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing. Have you listened to the episodes on "inside the Wine Industry?" Be careful what you hope for! : )
The best way to find the good producers is to go to a good wine shop and start asking questions. If it's a place with knowledgeable folks who are passionate, they'll know the producers who are growing their own grapes and who is not. If you don't have that kind of place around you (I know some parts of the world don't), then there's always the internet. Take a few notes on the names of producers and Google them in the store or when you get home. If they are small and own their own vineyards, they'll tout it. If not, you can assume the silence speaks for itself!
Hope that helps! Thanks for listening,
Elizabeth