A Great Grechetto

A Great Grechetto

He is a fortunate man upon whom destiny choses to smile. However, the man who understands and cherishes his good fortune, he is truly blessed. Such a man is Filippo Peppucci. He produces his wine in the timeless landscapes around the mediaeval town of Todi in Umbria...
On the Trail of the Sagrantino Grape

On the Trail of the Sagrantino Grape

Vinnie and I were in Umbria, or more precisely, in the Valle Umbra. On the north side of the valley, on the flanks of Mount Subasio, lies Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. However, we were on the south side of the valley but we were also on a pilgrimage, just...
Bocale Sagrantino – Quintessentially Italian

Bocale Sagrantino – Quintessentially Italian

The Bocale vineyard has only six hectares of vines producing around 30,000 bottles of wine annually but here, in the green heart of Italy – as Umbria is known – is a business that is quintessentially Italian. Valentino Valentini is a most engaging host and you cannot...