Article by Hannah Lunn A grape of two halves, Montepulciano sits behind Sangiovese as being the second most planted variety in Italy. But why two halves? Within the thick skins of this grape you have naturally high levels of both tannins and colour compounds, making it bold by nature. To achieve the perfect ripeness in […]
Article by Hannah Lunn You may be more familiar with the word Pecorino as referring to a delicious, hard sheep’s cheese. It is also, however, an Italian white grape variety known for its crisp, high acidity. In both instances the word translates to ‘little sheep’ and here it is thought to be named after the […]
Article by Hannah Lunn Montepulciano! This wondrous grape, not to be confused with the typically Tuscan village of the same name, is the second most planted variety in Italy. Juicy and thick skinned, it needs ample sunshine and warmth to ripen fully, and as such is most at home in the sun-soaked lands of Abruzzo. […]
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