Above: Patrizia and Dora of Sanguineto, producers of a natural, traditional-style Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
I’m posting today from Bolgheri, where I’m visiting a few wineries. I can’t get online but for a minute: no wifi or other connection, just a shared computer at the hotel’s front desk. But I wanted to share these pics snapped day-before-yesterday at the Sanguineto winery in Acquaviva (Montepulciano). Ben and I had a blast tasting with the girls and their wines are fantastic.
More later…




September 5, 2008 at 6:03 am |
May I say you seem energized now that you’ve left LA?
September 5, 2008 at 10:24 am |
Great pics. Love the geese!
September 5, 2008 at 1:16 pm |
love the pics of the chiacchierone.
September 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm |
Ciao AC
Dora and Patri are a hoot, and Aquaviva is a little bit of Paradise tucked away in the beautiful province of Tuscany. I import Sanguineto for the West Coast and it sells well in LAX, but I’m looking for a retailer in the SFO/SJ area. Got any suggestions? Let me know please at ejsintl@gmail.com
Thanks,
EJS
September 6, 2008 at 6:17 am |
if willie had a sister…
January 11, 2009 at 2:56 pm |
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