In case anyone wonders what to get me for Xmas.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tobacco, hint of roasted meat, black berries, dark plums and flowers. Flavors of black berries, plums, black raspberries and black cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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An all stainless aging process Sangiovese; sounds like a winner and the way to enjoy a gourmet pizza.
Friends are always recommending new pizza places to Michele and I. Recently two friends recommended the same place, one of them a wine producer from Campania, we just had to go. The name of the place is Pizzetteria Brunetti at 626 Hudson Street. The test of any pizzeria is the pizza margarita and this one was very good as were the others that we ordered.
With the pizza we drank a wine that I have not had before so it was two firsts for me.
Montecucco Rosso DOC “Tribolo” Poggio Stenti ( Tuscany)100% Sangiovese
The hillside vineyards are at 200 meters above sea level, along the Orcia River. The soil has a high percentage of clay, which helps maintain water reserves from winter and spring rainfall..
The grapes are harvested in mid-September, when reaching sugar levels of 22-23 percent. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and lasts for about 15 days…
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A neat little snippet of video shot in the Palazzo Ducale in Venezia; this swords and crossbows collection gives you an idea of just how bloody and ugly military confrontations back in the day would have been.
Forgive our clients shooting this snippet in profile view, but it’s a great little example of the romance and serene mystery found in these quiet little cloisters in Florence. Doug’s offering a little insight into what makes this spot so special. It’s the added benefit of having him as your private Florence (or Rome…or Venice…or Siena…or Verona…or Vicenca…etc) guide. His knowledge is a treasure trove you should have with you as you explore this miraculously ancient place.
My brother pouring the good stuff to celebrate all we have to be thankful for at Sassi Italy Tours world HQ.
Doug brought this handmade lace dress back from Burano for my daughter. We were so happy with the dress grandpa got us!
Love this quick video (check out the little wine bar on the left…imagine having a nightcap there after a lovely meal in Venice) our recent clients sent us of Doug walking them back to the Giorgione after dinner and an evening stroll through Cannaregio. It’s only a brief snippet, but you can get a feel for the warmth of the place and the artistry of the marble in the lobby. Even with a cell camera video, you feel the romance and mystery in the Venetian evening.
It really makes us feel “at home” to be regulars there, and our clients universally fall in love the with hotel and look forward to coming back again soon. Our home in Venice!
Clients captured this pensive view of Doug taking in the Rialto at night.
Nuff said.
This turkey day, we’re thankful for places like Burano, a magical place that captivates us and inspires us to travel and break out of our comfort zone to see the world for what it is–a place that should be valued, experienced, and enjoyed in every possible way. We’re thankful for the opportunity to experience other cultures and translate that experiential education into a broader understanding of the world around us.
While we’re at it, we’re thankful for the chance to imagine having our dinner with family in a place like that altana (balcony) on the upper right. Prosecco goes well with stuffing and mashed taters, no?
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