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This week with Christmas fast approaching, Damo visits the Vision Australia Vision Store at Coorparoo in Brisbane and chats with Store Coordinator Ruby Lacey. Ruby explains the Tonie accessible toy; the Tape King talking tape measure and spirit level; and the Colorino color identifier and light sensor. The Vision Store can be found at https://shop.visionaustralia.org.   To access the program, presented by Stephen Jolley and Damo McMorrow you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was fast ein wenig märchenhaft klingt, ist seit über 30 Jahren technisch möglich: Kleine Gerätchen können blinden und sehbehinderten Menschen die Farbe von Kleidungstücken, anderen Textilien und Gegenständen ansagen. In diesem ausführlichen Beitrag erklärt Sightviews zunächst, was dieser Technik zugrunde liegt und warum solche speziellen Geräte normalen Kameras weit überlegen sind. Anschließend werden die in Deutschland am weitesten verbreiteten und erhältlichen Farberkennungsgeräte theoretisch vorgestellt und in der Praxis getestet. Es treten an die Geräte Colorino und Colorstar von Caretec und FaMe sowie FaMe plus aus dem Hause Vistac. Schließlich reden wir über erweiterte Versionen der Geräte, ziehen ein Fazit und nennen Bezugsquellen und Preise. Abschließend werden Alternativen zu Farberkennungsgeräten vorgestellt - denn das ein oder andere Alltagsproblem lässt sich auch mit anderen Mitteln lösen und nicht für jeden ist ein Farberkennungsgerät das richtige Hilfsmittel.

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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Photo: Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano The Nobile Wine of Montepulciano is a wine based on a clone of Sangiovese and from a small hillside town in Tuscany called Montepulciano. It is, indeed, one of the great wines of the world. Although often overshadowed by its neighbors – Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico – and confused with a grapey, high yielding producer in Abruzzo (the Montepulciano grape), this wine has class, style, and a legacy of greatness to back it up.   After ups and downs over nearly 2000 years of winemaking, Vino Nobile is experiencing a quiet revival and it's one of my favorite wines in Italy. Moderate in body with an interplay of fruit, herb, and brooding tea and forest-y aromas and flavors, this is a wine that those in the know (you!) will immediately fall in love with. With its latest comeback, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is back and better than ever. And who doesn't love a comeback story? Photo: Getty Images Here are the show notes: We discuss where exactly this hillside town is: in Tuscany, southeast of Siena, 40 minutes east of Montalcino We talk about the specific regulations the region has built into law to try to improve the wines: Grapes must grow on the slopes to qualify for the Vino Nobile DOCG 70-100% Sangiovese or 30% other red varietals (Colorino, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, other local grapes) and up to 5% Malvasia and other whites You can find all the laws here, as well as the requirements for aging. Here is the official page from the Consorzio del Vino di Montepulciano with the latest rules on aging, yields, etc. They also have proposed Pieve, as of 2021. We address the elephant in the room: Montepulciano IS not the grape, this wine is from the PLACE called Montepulciano!!! We get you squared away on the difference between these two wines – Montepulciano is a grape that makes an US$8-$10 wine. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the noble wine made from Sangiovese in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano. It is based on a clone Sangiovese – Prugnolo Gentile History The wine has been noted since 55 AD. Montepulciano has been praised by merchants, authors, Popes, and politicians like Thomas Jefferson Phylloxera, mildews, World Wars, the Depression, and then an emphasis on quantity versus quality put the wines of Montepulciano in a real funk. It got lumped in with Chianti, lost its status, and that was a real setback for the region In 2017, six like-minded Montepulciano winemakers created a small association called Alliance Vinum to show the purest expression of single-vineyard Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile. The group calls these wines Nobile instead of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to avoid confusion with the southern Italian grape. Here are the wines of this group: Avignonesi: Nobile Poggetto di Sopra Boscarelli: Costa Grande Cantine Dei: Madonna della Querce La Braccesca, an estate of the Antinori family: Podere Maggiarino Poliziano: Le Caggiole after a 20-year pause, Salcheto: Salco Vecchie Viti Photo: Getty Images Other wines we mention… Rosso di Montepulciano  Vin Santo    We review Pairing Suggestions with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Antipasti --Grilled Vegetables, fresh cheeses, cured meats like prosciutto, salami Pasta with tomato, truffle, Bolognese, mushrooms sauces Risottos with mushrooms Pizza, lasagna, eggplant Braised and roasted game, red meats. Stews. Portabella mushrooms Ribollita Hard cheeses Photo: Getty Images ______________________________________________ Thanks for our sponsors this week: Wine Access: Access to the best wines for the best prices! For 15% off your next order, go to www.wineaccess.com/normal   To become a member of Patreon go to www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

La Fattoria di Dianella si trova nel Montalbano, la più piccola sottozona del Chianti, famosa per la produzione di vini morbidi e dotati di profumi intensi. Ha un’ estensione di 90 ettari; 25 di vigneto e 30 di oliveto. La tradizione vitivinicola dell’azienda risale alla fine del ‘700, come testimoniano gli scritti di Renato Fucini, scrittore toscano ospite della dimora. Oggi Francesco e Veronica Passerin d’Entrèves seguono personalmente l’attività agricola, offrendo una selezione di prodotti realizzati nella convinzione che ogni vino deve essere espressione del proprio territorio di origine. La fattoria è situata nel borgo di Dianella che è composto da alcune coloniche, dalla chiesa di San Michele e dalla villa Medicea. La sua posizione sulle colline di Vinci, a pochi km dalla superstrada FI-PI-LI e dagli aeroporti di Pisa e Firenze, lo rendono luogo ideale per chi desidera pernottare in una villa medicea, per chi cerca un’ambiente esclusivo per un ricevimento o un meeting, per una degustazione di vini ed olio o per un corso di cucina. Le suite dotate di ogni comfort e le antiche cantine storiche recentemente ristrutturate, offrono un percorso di visita affascinante in un’atmosfera suggestiva in perfetta simbiosi fra semplicità e raffinatezza.La storia della villa.Il Borgo di Dianella è composto da poche case, dalla chiesa di “S. Michaelis de Aliana” risalente al 1200 e dalla villa, costruita alla fine del 500. Nel 1700 passò in proprietà ai marchesi Federighi e successivamente alla famiglia Fucini. Qui il poeta Renato Fucini compose molte delle sue opere e più volte la cita nei suoi sonetti e le dedica una novella “A Dianella” della raccolta “Foglie al vento”. Nella prima metà del ‘900 divenne proprietà della famiglia Billeri fino ai Conti Passerin d’Entrèves e Courmayeur. Francesco e Veronica Passerin d’Entrèves hanno curato personalmente il restauro del borgo creando un ambiente elegante e sobrio, dove si respira il calore e l’ospitalità che da sempre hanno caratterizzato questo luogo.UVE COLTIVATE: Sangiovese, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc ( tra due anni in produzione) Malvasia Lunga del Chianti, Vermentino ed Orpicchio (un clone di trebbiano recuperato in vigna)

Every couple of months we take a pause on our normal format and talk about four wine we’ve enjoyed recently and want to share with all of you.    Wine Recommendations Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnay 2017 - priced around $12. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, this Chardonnay did not undergo malolactic fermentation Light golden color wine with aromas of pineapple, apple, white flowers and tangerines It’s dry with medium plus acidity, light body and flavors similar to aromas Crisp, light and refreshing wine great with light pastas, grilled fish or salads.   Perticaia Umbria Rosso IGT 2016 - priced around $15. This wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Colorino, and Merlot with aromas of sour cherries with a hint of earthiness It’s dry with medium plus acidity and tannins with flavors of sour cherries, earth and black tea The tannins give a lovely smooth texture to the wine with a pleasant finish Great food wine to pair with salami, cold cuts and pasta   Las Nietas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 - priced around $25. This wine has aromas of cherries, baking spices a hint of earth It’s dry, light bodied with light tannins, medium plus acidity and flavors of cherries, red berries and rose This wine is delicate but needs a little time to open up with some oxygen for the flavors to really shine The new oak was perfectly done with just enough to give it some complexity but not overwhelm the wine and keep all those lovely red fruit flavors.   Les Lunes Wine Zinfandel 2016 - priced around $30. From Venturi Vineyard in Mendocino County California These vines were planted in 1948. This wine has aromas of red fruits and baking spices It’s dry with medium plus acidity and tannins and flavors of red fruits like cherries and cranberries as well as a little earth This is a leaner style Zin than what you would get from other places in California like Lodi. Really fresh tasting, fruit forward wine with bright acidity

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

A Piandaccoli lavoriamo per far tornare a nuova vita i vitigni autoctoni della Toscana Rinascimentale.Abbiamo dedicato venti ettari della nostra proprietà a diversi cloni di Sangiovese e ad antichi vitigni autoctoni toscani: Foglia Tonda, Pugnitello, Mammolo, Barsaglina e Colorino.Uve straordinarie, con le quali produciamo vini di eccellenza, grazie all'altissima qualità delle lavorazioni, sia in vigna sia in cantina.Lavoriamo ogni giorno nel pieno rispetto del territorio: riducendo al minimo l’utilizzo di sostanze nocive, favorendo la presenza di insetti antagonisti e concimando i terreni solo con letame proveniente dalla scuderia di proprietà.Tutto ciò perché crediamo nell’importanza di salvaguardare la bio-diversità della nostra viticoltura e nella necessità di preservare il nostro passato per poter guardare al futuro con occhi sempre nuovi.

A Piandaccoli lavoriamo per far tornare a nuova vita i vitigni autoctoni della Toscana Rinascimentale.Abbiamo dedicato venti ettari della nostra proprietà a diversi cloni di Sangiovese e ad antichi vitigni autoctoni toscani: Foglia Tonda, Pugnitello, Mammolo, Barsaglina e Colorino.Uve straordinarie, con le quali produciamo vini di eccellenza, grazie all'altissima qualità delle lavorazioni, sia in vigna sia in cantina.Lavoriamo ogni giorno nel pieno rispetto del territorio: riducendo al minimo l’utilizzo di sostanze nocive, favorendo la presenza di insetti antagonisti e concimando i terreni solo con letame proveniente dalla scuderia di proprietà.Tutto ciò perché crediamo nell’importanza di salvaguardare la bio-diversità della nostra viticoltura e nella necessità di preservare il nostro passato per poter guardare al futuro con occhi sempre nuovi.

In this episode, Chiara Lungarotti from the Giorgio Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano tells Monty about the beautiful Umbrian landscape, and the way its climate brings about the unique flavors of their wine, Rubesco, a blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Colorino (10%). She also talks about their world-renowned wine museum ‘MUVIT’ whose collections explore the links between wine and the Mediterranean civilizations. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to discover the uniqueness of the Italian wine making tradition!

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

Godiolo winery of Montepulciano and run since generations by Fiorini family, uses the traditional grapes of this historical and prestigious wine area of Tuscany: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino and Mammolo. From these grapes born, ex-aequo, the two best wines of June 2013: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2006 and 2001 vintages.

L'azienda agricola Godiolo di Montepulciano e gestita da generazioni dalla famiglia Fiorini, usa le tradizionali uve di questa storica e prestigiosa area vinicola della Toscana: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino e Mammolo. Con queste uve nascono, ex aequo, i due migliori vini di Giugno 2013: il Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva nelle annate 2006 e 2001.