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In our third instalment of Chianti Classico Diaries we visit the commune of Gaiole in Chianti. The commune can be found on the far east of Chianti Classico, and is one of the smallest in terms of population with only around 2,000 inhabitants.
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Debra Meiburg MW Meet the Winemaker 215: Paula Papini Cook, Le Miccine

Debra meets with Paula Papini Cook of Le Miccine, a winery located in the Chianti Classico region of Italy. A Canadian native, Paula explains her journey to Italy to buy and manage her own property, along with the obstacles she has faced and people that she works with currently. They discuss the winery’s organic and sustainable techniques, especially the use of “green cover”, along with what the particular pocket of Gaiole in Chianti Classico is like compared with the rest of the region.

Agriturismo Crocino in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Toscana

La vita è troppo seria per prenderla seriamente

FriendsEAT visits Le Miccine Winery in Tuscany

FriendsEAT's J. Michael Reilly recently visited Chianti Classico and got to meet Paula Papini Cook, the winemaker and owner of Le Miccine winery in Italy. She specializes in award-winning Chianti Classico wine and focuses on sustainable and biodynamic winemaking.

The Canadian born winemaker fell in love with Italy during a family trip. She quickly immersed herself in the culture of Italy and her love of agriculture. It was her dad (a wine lover) who suggested she look into wine in order to merge her interests.

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Paula Cook, wine maker & owner of Le Miccine, introduces the winery

Castello di Albola à Radda in Chianti

Castello di Albola à Radda in Chianti est la propriété de la famille vénitienne Zonin. Le vignoble est situé à 600 mètres d'altitude. Janine Saine s'entretient avec une responsable des relations publiques au milieu des vignes.

Castello di Brolio: Birthplace of the world's finest wine

After champagne, Chianti is probably the best-known wine in the world and Castello di Brolio in Tuscany is where it was invented. Allen Pizzey reports from the birthplace of one of the world's most popular wines.

Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico - Voyageurs du Vin

Buy Antinori at Voyageurs du Vin and find wines information, reviews and photos

Pozze di Lecchi in Chianti, Place2B Siena Diari di viaggio

Se stai cercando un posto immerso nella natura dove rinfrescarti, ti consigliamo le Pozze di Lecchi in #Chianti.
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Regia: Diego Giachetti

Volpaia, domaine familial situé à Radda in Chianti

Giovannella Stianti et sa fille Federica dirigent avec savoir-faire le vignoble familial de Castello di Volpaia situé dans un bourg médiéval à Radda in Chianti.

Debra Meiburg MW Meet the Winemaker 240: Diana Lenzi, Fattoria di Petroio

Debra meets Diana Lenzi of Fattoria di Petroio, a winery located 15km out of Sienna, Italy. ...They talk about the meaning behind the name of the wine, and how the sangiovese benefits from the harsh soil of the winery, as well as the micro-sub climates and terrior of the region, and the vast differentiation that exists throughout the Chianti Classico region. Debra quizzes Diana as to whether she thinks Chianti will undergo a mapping out process as was done successfully in Barolo. Also a chef, Diana shares with Debra the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde element of being both a chef and a winemaker, along with her viewpoint on indigenous varietals in Chianti.


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Gaiole in Chianti: l'elisir di lunga vita

Servizio realizzato dalla redazione di BELLITALIA - RAITRE

assemblea comitato chianti storico di Gaiole in Chianti del 26.02.2016

Incontro del 26/02/2016