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Wine tasting means sampling it in order to judge its quality or define its characteristics. Professional wine tasting requires the study and respect of some rules on how to taste a wine, however everyone can do it, even the less experienced, following some easy precautions. There are no differences between how to taste a red

Sangiovese is one of the most widespread and well-known vines in Italy, however its precise origins are still mysterious and there are various versions regarding its history. It is known to have been born in a limited area between Romagna and Tuscany. As Giordano Zinzani and Beppe Sangiorgi report in their book “Sangiovese, wine of

Tuscany is certainly one of the Italian regions with a high oenological vocation and its conformation, which alternates valleys with hills, seems to have been made especially for the cultivation of vines. It is therefore easy to imagine how Leonardo da Vinci developed his passion for viticulture and oenology right here in his native region.

Chianti is a red wine produced in Tuscany with the DOCG denomination. The formula of Chianti wine, i.e. the right blend of grapes, the best method for winemaking and aging times, were developed for the first time in 1870 by Baron Bettino Ricasoli who, in addition to being a prominent politician and to have held

From today it is possible to buy all the wines of the collections inspired by the Genius directly from the online shop. In fact, a new virtual space has been opened where you can access all of the labels of the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci wine collections at any time, and where you can buy

Knowing the differences between wine and the various terminology that is on the label helps us to choose consciously and improve our knowledge of wine. When we find the word Riserva on a bottle it means that inside there is a wine that is already a few years old, it is precious and certainly has

In Paris, on the occasion of the Winexpo wine event, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci presented a new wine inspired by the Tuscan genius: the Fonte di Rimini, obtained from the Famoso grape variety, an autochthonous white grape happily rediscovered after years of abandonment. Fonte di Rimini enriches the 1502 da Vinci in Romagna collection which

Among wine, tastings, and a dedication to Leonardo da Vinci, the 28th edition of the Merano Wine Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the European food and wine scene, took place from 9th to 12th November. “Merano Wine Festival is a moment of sharing stories,” said Helmut Köcher, patron of the event and