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En esta ocasión tocaremos 3 vinos que muestran la grandeza cualitativa de los vinos italianos, es una colección de “PURA CALIDAD”, rendimos culto a ella, sin querer demostrar las virtudes de una región o tipo de vino determinado; sino que más bien un pequeño mosaico de posibilidades con tres vinos que consideramos extraordinarios. Son originarios de dos regiones geográficas, pero tres estilos diametralmente opuestos: un siciliano y dos toscanos: uno tradicional y otro “outlaw”. Los vinos de esta selección son los siguientes: -DORILLI 2018, Planeta Vini. Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G. (Sicilia), Italia; D.O.C.G. https://planeta.it; 70% Nero D'Avola y 30% Frappato. Nota: Recibió 93 pts. De James Suckling // Alessio Planeta nombrado Wine Maker of the Year 2023 por Wine Enthusiast  -PERANO 2020, Tenuta Perano (Marchesi de Frescobaldi). D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico (Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Toscana), Italia; https://www.frescobaldi.com; 90% Sangiovese y 10% Canaiolo. Nota: Recibió 92 pts de James Suckling y 91 de Robert Parker   -INSOGLIO DEL CINGHIALE 2020. Tenuta Campo di Sasso (Biserno). IGT Toscana (Maremma), Italia http://www.biserno.it; 39% Syrah, 23% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon,  4% Petit Verdot y 8% otras uvas. Nota: Recibió 93 pts de James Suckling,  91 de Robert Parker y 90 Wine Spectator. ¡Que lo disfrutes!

Tucked into the middle of the Italian peninsula is the verdant, hilly land of Umbria. This small province is overshadowed by its neighbor, Tuscany, for many things, but Umbria has history, culture, and wine all its own. In this show, we explore the long history of Umbrian wine, what makes the province unique in its grapes and wine styles, and why Umbrian wine is too often unfairly forgotten in the pantheon of great wines of Italy. We review the three major wine regions of Umbria – Orvieto, Torgiano, and Montefalco – and give many reasons to give these wines a try.  Photo: Umbrian countryside. Getty Images  Here are the show notes: As of January 2023, Umbria has just 2 DOCGs, 13 DOCs, and 6 IGPs, 48% is DOP wine, 42% IGP, 10% table wine. 12,400 ha (30,600 acres) is 7.2 million cases of wine The main grapes of the region are: Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto, Sagrantino   Umbria has had winemaking for more than 3000 years   Climate: Landlocked Umbria has no sea breeze, although its lakes do help moderate the temperatures. The climate varies, but is mostly Mediterranean with cold, rainy winters and dry summers with abundant sunshine to ripen grapes   Photo: Chiesa in Assisi. Getty Images  Land Umbria is 29% Mtns, 71% hills, no plains. Most vineyards are on terraces cut into hillsides. The vineyards have good diurnals, which maintains acidity. Umbria is the only Italian region with no coastline nor a common border with another country. It is partly hilly and mountainous from the Apennines, and partly flat and fertile from the Tiber River Valley and the Umbrian valley around Perugia     Grapes: 53% red/rose, 47% white Sangiovese 20% of plantings, Trebbiano Toscano –12%, Grechetto 11%, Sagrantino 7%   Whites: Grechetto is two distinct grape varieties, Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi Grechetto di Orvieto: is light bodied, high in acidity with apple, pear, citrus, white flower notes Grechetto di Todi is Pignoletto (called that in Emilia Romagna). It is very floral with a soft mouthfeel Trebbiano Spoletino: Only found in Umbria around Spoleto and Montefalco. This wine is like limes, it can range from light to heavy and high in alcohol and can be barrel aged, or made into orange wine – no set identity Reds: Sangiovese and Sagrantino with Colorino, Mammolo, Vernaccia Nera International grapes: Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc for, Umbria Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)   Photo: Sagrantino. Getty Images  Orvieto Producing wine since the Middle Ages when it was a famed sweet wine, today this wine is more of a dry white. Despite a long history, Orvieto was the victim of overproduction in the 1960s and its reputation suffered There are many styles and it is Umbria's biggest appellation – 10%+ of all Umbrian wine production Known for whites made of mostly Trebbiano and Grechetto, DOC Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Other grapes include: Malvasia Bianco, Drupeggio, Verdello, Canaiolo bianco Styles: very simple and boring from Trebbiano or wines that use more Grechetto Red wine and 8 varietal wines sold under Rosso Orvietano DOC—French grapes plust Aleatico, Barbera, Canaiolo, Colorino, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo   Torgiano Wine made in hills around Torgiano, southeast of Perugia where a tributary joins Tiber River Torgiano DOC is 81 ha/200 acres, 40K cases Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling) (Labeled by grape, 85%+ of grape in bottle), Torgiano Bianco – 50-70% Trebbiano Toscano with Grechetto Reds: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese (known for elegance, high-quality Sangiovese). Rosso di Torgiano DOC is made with 50–100% Sangiovese Rosato of Sangiovese min 50% and other approved native grapes Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, can age for decades It must be made with 70–100% Sangiovese with other native grapes. It must age at least three years before release The Lungarotti family is famed in Torgiano growing area   Montefalco and Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino – DOCG 1992 Montefalco is ancient hilltop town and its specialty is Sagrantino – a dry, powerful, complex red grape with herbal notes that is made into the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wine, a famed wine that is aged a minimum of 37 months, 12 in barrel, 4 in bottle minimum With vines on the slopes of the hills, around the ancient town of Montefalco, and in surrounding villages, this area has a continental, that is warm and dry. Montefalco Sagrantino used to be a sweet wine but evolved into the dry version, which is one of the great reds of Italy Notable winerw are: Scaccia Diavoli, Fratelli Pardi and Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino is on only 990 acres/400 ha, producing just 108,000 case (5 year average)   Montefalco DOC Established as a DOC in 1979, and lying on just 524 ha/1294 acres, this DOC Makes: Bianco: Grechetto, Trebbiano (Minimum of Trebbiano Spoletino with other native non aromatic whites). There is a varietal Grechetto as well Rosso: 60-80% Sangiovese, 10–25% Sagrantino with a maximum 30% with other native reds Photo: The wine we drank during the show.   Other DOCs: Assisi, Amelia, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Spoleto, Todi, Collie Martani, Colli del Trasimeno   All are the same combo of grapes Whites: Grechetto and Trebbiano for whites with supporting native and non-native grapes   Reds: Sangiovese with native and French grapes   _______________________________________________________________   I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. For 2023, I will be working with this outstanding company, which is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. 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When we purchased Alegría Vineyards In 1990, Bill was able to pursue his childhood dream of being a farmer, trading in his law books for books on viticulture, pruning shears, and a tractor. “Alegría”, our vineyard name, means “Happiness” in Spanish. Bill is much happier working in the vineyard and making wine than he was working as a lawyer. He likes working with his hands and being outdoors. He knows every vine on our 32 acres and takes pleasure in making a physical product that people can enjoy and appreciate. As he often says, he never got such positive feedback for well-crafted legislation or a contract. “Alegría” is also an apt description of how you will feel when you discover our wines. Betsy makes visiting ACORN Winery is a memorable experience. Betsy enjoys welcoming visitors and sharing our wines and our story. We are passionate about preserving the tradition of field-blending and co-fermenting. The oldest part of our vineyard, which dates back to 1890, is a field blend of Zinfandel inter-planted with Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, and many other grape varieties. That mixed planting inspired us to plant about 100 different varieties as we planted new vineyards adjacent to the old. As far as we know, ACORN is the only winery where every wine is a co-fermented field blend. At first, we sold all of our grapes to Ridge Vineyards and other local wineries, but in 1994, we decided to make wine ourselves and established ACORN Winery. An acorn is a popular symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and potential. (“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.”) We are tiny like an acorn; Our wines have a lot of potential; our historic vineyard is lined with tall oak trees; and our wine is aged in oak barrels, so ACORN was the perfect name! Our first release was our 1994 Sangiovese, co-fermented with Canaiolo and Mammolo. We are dedicated to creating co-fermented field blends from our certified sustainable grapes that truly reflect this special place. We have always been committed to farming and living sustainably. We enjoy the biodiversity of the creatures, great and small, who share this land with us. Today, after more than 30 years, we continue to find alegría living in the middle of our vineyards, enjoying the Russian River climate, growing grapes and sharing our ACORN wines.

Tenuta Casenuove prende vita dalla volontà di Philippe Austruy - collezionista, mecenate e proprietario di diverse tenute in Francia, Portogallo e Italia - di far rinascere un progetto vinicolo le cui origini risalgono al 1600. Situata nei pressi della Conca d'Oro, a pochi minuti da Panzano in Chianti, la proprietà si estende su oltre 120 ettari, ricoperti da boschi, oliveti e vitigni autoctoni e non solo, quali Sangiovese, Canaiolo e Merlot.Nel 2015 inizia un'attenta opera di rinnovo e reimpianto del vigneto con l'obiettivo di ripristinare, mantenere e migliorare le potenzialità del territorio circostante. Alessandro Fonseca guida una squadra composta da giovani talenti, per lavorare con dedizione alla produzione di DOCG Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione e IGT Toscana Rosso. Dall'incontro tra Philippe Austruy e Lorenzo Fiaschi, co-fondatore di Galleria Continua, l'arte si fonde con il territorio, diventando uno dei pilastri portanti del progetto. Ogni anno, seguendo l'alternanza delle stagioni, un artista è invitato a fare esperienza di questi luoghi suggestivi e a creare installazioni in sintonia con il paesaggio e con gli uomini che lo modellano.Sin dagli inizi, Alessandro Fonseca ha rappresentato un caposaldo del progetto di rinascita di Tenuta Casenuove. Ingegnere agronomo e viticoltore con oltre 30 anni di esperienza, si occupa della gestione dell'azienda, affiancato da una squadra di giovani professionisti under 40.

Located in the area of Castelnuovo Berardenga (in the province of Siena), you'll find Pācina, an incredible farm which boasts a long and rich history of sustainable agriculture that also respects tradition. It was in the 1970s when Maria Borsa's grandparents, Enzo Tiezzi and Lucia Carli, decided to move their family farm and put into practice their ideas of sustainability.  Pācina continues to be a family affair. Two years ago, Maria returned to take care of the property with her parents Giovanna and Stefano, her brother Carlo my brother and her partner Roberto. Previously, she moved away for studies in Political Science in the Netherlands and Italy and did a considerable amount of travel around the world. The property was originally bought by Maria's great great great grandfather close to a century ago. Today, Pacina produces wine, olive oil, legumes and cereals. The farm consists of 65 hecatres, approximately 11 of those are dedicated to vineyards. The grape varieties cultivated are all indigenous to the region: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Tuscan Trebbiano, and Chianti Malvasia. There is also a small plot where they also grow Syrah grapes. The vines range from 5 years to 50 years old, with some plants much older than that.

Nicolas Médieu, notre sommelier sans cravate, nous présente ses coups de cœur : → AA Badenhorst Sécateurs Rosé 2019, Afrique du Sud du Cépage Cinsault 100%. Très gourmand et gouteux avec une touche de fraise mûre. → Fattoria di Sammontana Chianti, un rouge bio d'Italie et précisément en Toscane. Cépage Sangiovese 90% et Canaiolo 10%. Merveilleux avec la cerise fraiche et idéale avec les plats accompagnés de tomates et de légumes grillés. → Domaine Laurent Gauthier Morgon, vielles vignes côté du Py. Rouge de France, Beaujolais. Vin qui met en vedette le terroir de la côte du Py. Un délice avec un filet de porc à la moutarde ou encore un tartare de bœuf. Extrait de l'émission Les Matins Éphémères du 5 juin 2020.

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Il cuore dell’azienda, nella zona del Chianti Rùfina, ricorda i tipici antichi spazi toscani, tutti raccolti attorno alla propria aia, abbracciati dalle vigne: in questo caso 20 ettari a prevalenza di Sangiovese tutti condotti secondo i principi dell’agricoltura biologica. Con il 2017 è arrivato un vento nuovo in azienda, Lorenzo Mariani che ne è il titolare propone due etichette, I Dòmi e Quona, destinate ad interpretare i due vigneti che hanno da sempre prodotto Annata e Riserva. I Dòmi, vino fresco ed intenso, deve il suo nome alle cupole che coprono i piccoli pozzi disseminati nella proprietà. Quona è il toponimo della sua vigna, situata ai piedi dell'antica Pieve di San Martino a Quona, ed è un Sangiovese in purezza che negli anni acquista in morbidezza ed eleganza.

Il cuore dell’azienda, nella zona del Chianti Rùfina, ricorda i tipici antichi spazi toscani, tutti raccolti attorno alla propria aia, abbracciati dalle vigne: in questo caso 20 ettari a prevalenza di Sangiovese tutti condotti secondo i principi dell’agricoltura biologica. Con il 2017 è arrivato un vento nuovo in azienda, Lorenzo Mariani che ne è il titolare propone due etichette, I Dòmi e Quona, destinate ad interpretare i due vigneti che hanno da sempre prodotto Annata e Riserva. I Dòmi, vino fresco ed intenso, deve il suo nome alle cupole che coprono i piccoli pozzi disseminati nella proprietà. Quona è il toponimo della sua vigna, situata ai piedi dell'antica Pieve di San Martino a Quona, ed è un Sangiovese in purezza che negli anni acquista in morbidezza ed eleganza.

Piccini è una storia di famiglia, quattro generazioni che si sono trasmesse valori, passione e conoscenza del vino.Tutto ha inizio nel lontano 1882, quando Angiolo Piccini acquista 7ha di vigneto a Poggibonsi.Piccini è un'azienda legata al territorio e alle tradizioni toscane, un importante punto di partenza, ma mai un limite.Piccini ha infatti oggi un'anima arancione, colore che rappresenta il suo carattere originale, dinamico e innovativo, un'azienda conosciuta e aprezzata in tutto il mondo.La famiglia vanta oggi cinque tenute in Italia:Valiano, splendida tenuta nel Chianti Classico nel comune di Castelnuovo Berardenga; Tenuta Moraia nell'area costiera della Maremma Toscana; Villa al Cortile in Montalcino; Regio Cantina in Basilicata, specializzata nella produzione di Aglianico del Vulture.La filosofia produttiva che gravita attorno alle tenute è quella di creare vini che riflettano il territorio rispettando l'espressività delle uve.

Piccini è una storia di famiglia, quattro generazioni che si sono trasmesse valori, passione e conoscenza del vino.Tutto ha inizio nel lontano 1882, quando Angiolo Piccini acquista 7ha di vigneto a Poggibonsi.Piccini è un'azienda legata al territorio e alle tradizioni toscane, un importante punto di partenza, ma mai un limite.Piccini ha infatti oggi un'anima arancione, colore che rappresenta il suo carattere originale, dinamico e innovativo, un'azienda conosciuta e aprezzata in tutto il mondo.La famiglia vanta oggi cinque tenute in Italia:Valiano, splendida tenuta nel Chianti Classico nel comune di Castelnuovo Berardenga; Tenuta Moraia nell'area costiera della Maremma Toscana; Villa al Cortile in Montalcino; Regio Cantina in Basilicata, specializzata nella produzione di Aglianico del Vulture.La filosofia produttiva che gravita attorno alle tenute è quella di creare vini che riflettano il territorio rispettando l'espressività delle uve.

Tony Ford FORD LAW 256 W 93RD ST, NEW YORK, NY 10025 212-799-0631 HELLO@FORDLEGALPLANNING.COM Tony Ford founded Ford Law to guide other New Yorkers in crafting comprehensive yet affordable estate plans. Prior to founding Ford Law, Tony practiced law for six years at large firms in Manhattan and for three years at a financial services firm. Tony lives with his wife and two boys in Manhattan's Upper West Side. His wife, Julie, is the founder of Ford Financial Solutions, LLC (http://www.fordfinancialsolutions.com/) , a fee-only financial planning practice in New York City. Tony can often be found playing baseball in Riverside Park with his boys. The Scotch HIGHLAND PARK SCOTCH MADE WITH PRIDE ON ORKNEY Our whisky, like our island home, is shaped by a wild climate and stormy seas, and by the Vikings who settled here over 1,000 years ago, leaving their mark on our people and our culture. COMPASS BOX WHISKEY GLASGOW BLEND BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY The second permanent whisky in the Great King Street range is full, rich and smoky on the palate with notes of baking spices and sherry wine notes. The Wine BOTA BOX CABERNET Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of black cherry and blackberry with a touch of violet and black peppercorn. Medium in body, this wine is supple and juicy with rich flavors of red currant, black fruit compote and spice on the finish. BLACK BOX MALBEC Luscious violet and blackberry aromas, with juicy plum flavors and hints of leather and chocolate. Black Box Wines Malbec has an earthy structure and balanced acidity that lead to a complex, velvety finish. CHIANTI CLASSICO WHAT MAKES IT CHIANTI? Chianti Classico is a DOCG wine and shows unique peculiarities and characteristics. Simply said, it is not enough to be produced in within the Chianti region to be called a "Classico". In fact Classico wine has to respect specific rules. Its blend is 80% of Sangiovese, the red grape typical of this area, 20% of other grapes which include native grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino, as well as other international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Its characteristics are a limpid ruby red color, floral notes for its odor and a harmonious, dry and sapid flavor with a good level of tannin. The minimum alcohol level should be 12 degrees. This Episode of Wine and Dime was brought to you by: AMY IRVINE IRVINE WEALTH PLANNING STRATEGIES, LLC 10 EAST MARKET STREET CORNING NY 14830 WWW.IRVINEADVISE.COM EMAIL:  AMY@IRVINEADVISE.COM

This week we are honored to have as our guest Jacopo Cossater, wine writer for the biggest wine blog in Italy, Intravino, on the show to discuss the Italian wine region he calls home: Umbria.  Umbria is the 4th smallest wine producing region of Italy, but its wines are exquisite and unlike anything else you'll ever have. Here are the show notes: 1. First we discuss where Umbria is and what it is: Only Italian region without coastline nor international border –  Lush, rolling hills, hilltop villages Between Tuscany, Marche, and Lazio Whites and reds are important here and quality on the rise  2. We talk about the wines:    Orvieto  In southern Umbria, 80 miles north of Rome Volcanic and tufa soils Common Grapes: Trebbiano Tocscano (Ugni Blanc) Grechetto: Finer wine, good for structure Malvasia: Floral, effusive aromatics Orvieto DOC: Can be lesser quality, better to seek out Orvieto Classico DOC Lago di Corbara DOC   Torgiano Located south of Perugia Common Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo (sometimes bottled as a varietal here) Rosso di Torgiano DOC: Sangiovese, Canaiolo Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: The first wine to gain DOC (and later DOCG) status in Umbria: 50–70% Sangiovese, 15–30% Canaiolo, up to 15% other grapes like Ciliegiolo or Montepulciano. Recommended Producers: Cantine Lungarotti.  Torgiano is home to Italy’s most important wine museum, Museo del Vino   Montefalco (Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco) 30 miles southeast of Perugia. Set up well for tourism and visiting Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG:  ageworthy red wines Required to be at least 95% Sagrantino, the wines must be aged for 30 months; at least 12 of those months in oak barrels Tannic, big wine. Used to be used for sacramental purposes Responsible for the revolution in Umbrian reds Pricey, but one worth holding Rosso di Montefalco: Sangiovese based red with a touch of Sagrantino 60–70% Sangiovese, 10–15% Sagrantino and 15–30% other grapes, often Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Structure, fullness in wine, with lots of flavor Jacopo's Producer Hit List: Montefalco Sagrantino (wine): Adanti, Arnaldo Caprai, Antonelli, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria Colleallodole, Scacciadiavoli, Di Filippo, Fratelli Pardi, Romanelli, Tenuta Bellafonte, Raína   Orvieto Classico (wine): Palazzone, Barberani, Decugnano dei Barbi, Castello di Corbara   Orvieto (area): Castello della Sala (Antinori), Falesco   Torgiano Rosso Riserva (wine): Lungarotti, Terre Margaritelli   Perugia (area): Conestabile della Staffa, Marco Merli, La Spina, Cantina Margò, Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, Cantina Cenci   Ciliegiolo di Narni (wine): Leonardo Bussoletti   Trebbiano Spoletino (wine): Collecapretta   Grechetto di Todi (wine): Peppucci, Roccafiore   Terni (area): La Palazzola   And thanks to our sponsors who make the podcast possible: The Great Courses Plus:  This week watch "Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience", specifically the lecture "Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter" to learn about the effects of red wineon the brain! For a free month of unlimited Great Courses Plus lectures go to: www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   HelloFresh: A meal kit delivery service that shops, plans and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat and enjoy! Delivered right to your door, with a variety of chef-curated recipes that change weekly, this is a new way to eat and cook! We love it!  For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter WINE30. You won't regret it! 

We welcome our new Italy co-host, Filippo Bartolotta, a native Florentine, wine expert, writer, and travel company owner. This fabulous normal wine guy tells us about himself, about Italian wine culture, and about how to get the best out of Tuscan wine!   The Show Notes:  1. Chianti is hard to recommend by appellation, the producer is more important ("heart and land"). Still, the best areas for Sangiovese are on the northern slopes. Areas between Florence and Siena like: Castelnuovo Berardenga, Castellina, Gaiole, Radda, Barberino Val d'Elsa, San Casciano are great. Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentine, Colli Sienese have good wines as well.    2. Classico is a safe bet for an old school Chianti with: A light color licorice orange peel violet cherry terroir!    3. Chianti Classics a minimum of 80% Sangiovese but can be 100%. It includes native grapes like Colorino or Canaiolo, and Merlot, Cabernet, and Syrah in small proportions.   4. Classico also has a Riserva tier (aged a min of 24 months with a minimum of 12.5% alcohol to guarantee the fruit is ripe), and Gran Selezione (aged 30 months in barrel, 13% alcohol minimum).  Example: Montevertine (especially Le Pergola Torte),     5. We talk about how Super Tuscans raised the bar. We discuss Tiganello by Antinomy, Cepparello   6. The best producers pay attention to climate, clonal selection and tension between acidity, fruit and terroir.    7. Great producers In Montalcino: Tenuta di Renieri Pietroso Tenuta Le Potazzine Fuligni Le Ragnaie In San Gimignano (Vernaccia):  Sono Montenidoli,  Cesani Panizzi Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara La Lastra  San Quirico Il Lebbio   I know we promised a list of more Tuscan producers, but it's been hard to get a hold of those names since Filippo is the wineman to the stars : ) For now, we can use this list from an article he penned for Decanter a while back... http://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/italy/top-10-tuscan-wineries-to-visit-13770/2/  

Elisabetta Fagiuoli is the proprietor of Montenidoli in Tuscany, Italy. She also founded the Sergio the Patriarch Foundation. Find more information at http://www.sergiothepatriarch.org