The region of Chianti is a tiny area in the heart of Tuscany between Siena and Florence and overlooks the Elsa Valley. The land is fertile with olive groves, green forests, and those delicious grapes just waiting to be picked off the vine and smashed into the most heavenly of drinks-Chianti wine.
Laithwaites Wine – Browsing Italy
Tony Laithwaite Chairman of Laithwaites, the UKs leading independent wine merchant has just got back from a buying trip to Italy, where he and Laithwaites buyer Thomas Woolrych decided they could happily drink nothing but Italian wine for the rest of their days! The best white wines are spectacular and on a level with their red wine.”
Red Wine A Classic Taste For Any Time
When it comes to buying red wine there are lots of different varieties on the market to choose from. This article gives you a quick overview of the main types of grapes used in red wine production. Hopefully it will help you when you come to buy your next bottle!