Just when you thought nothing happens around Cortona in February, there just happen to be some pretty kick-ass wine release events going on that you really shouldn’t miss. I’ll definitely be there! SUNDAY 16 FEB : Anteprima Nobile di Montepulciano 2014 Depart by car from Cortona at 12:00 p.m., lunch is included, return at 4:00 p.m. (lunch & tasting free) WED 19 FEB : Anteprima Chianti Classico 2014 Depart from Cortona at 9:30...

I had the absolute pleasure to attend THE Benvenuto Brunello 2013 event this past Monday in Montalcino and taste many of the newly released Brunellos.  WAY too many to talk about in one post but I promise to report all my findings soon. As the icing on the cake we stopped in at Casanova di Neri on our way back to Cortona, where I literally was RUINED for all other Riserva Brunellos 2007.  And trust me, I tried some really good ones. All of the...