Francesco's Wine Blog

Thomas Jefferson in love with the Nobile
Did you know? Of all the American presidents, no one loved wine as much as Thomas Jefferson, United States' third president, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, Founding Father of the Nation...
Thomas Jefferson in love with the Nobile
Did you know? Of all the American presidents, no one loved wine as much as Thomas Jefferson, United States' third president, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, Founding Father of the Nation...

Trip to Montepulciano? What to see in the area
Summer is just around the corner and here is some recommendations on what to see while wandering around the area close to Montepulciano, in order to get a taste of...
Trip to Montepulciano? What to see in the area
Summer is just around the corner and here is some recommendations on what to see while wandering around the area close to Montepulciano, in order to get a taste of...

24 Hours in Montepulciano
We know planning for a trip can be a bit hectic, you want to make sure you see everything within the short period of time you may have. Especially if...
24 Hours in Montepulciano
We know planning for a trip can be a bit hectic, you want to make sure you see everything within the short period of time you may have. Especially if...

5 &1/2 cocktails to try this Summer
The sun has been in full swing here in Montepulciano, at some points in the day it has even reached 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone is preparing their gardens, flowers are...
5 &1/2 cocktails to try this Summer
The sun has been in full swing here in Montepulciano, at some points in the day it has even reached 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone is preparing their gardens, flowers are...

The Women behind the Vine
When you think of Tuscany, ideally, your imagination immediately becomes filled with rolling green hills, vineyards at every angle, cypress trees lining those never ending windy roads, fresh pane sciapo...
The Women behind the Vine
When you think of Tuscany, ideally, your imagination immediately becomes filled with rolling green hills, vineyards at every angle, cypress trees lining those never ending windy roads, fresh pane sciapo...

to decant, or not to decant, that is the question
As a Sommelier in a restaurant, I must admit that Decanter is such a useful instrument, getting wines ready to be enjoyed within minutes by our guests. As a Romantic...
to decant, or not to decant, that is the question
As a Sommelier in a restaurant, I must admit that Decanter is such a useful instrument, getting wines ready to be enjoyed within minutes by our guests. As a Romantic...