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Red wine bottle and glass overlooking Montepulciano, Tuscany at sunset.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Montepulciano vs Montepulciano d'Abruzzo: What's the Difference?

Montepulciano isn’t one wine — it’s two completely different stories. One is a bold, fruit-driven...

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Tuscan Wine That’s Redefining Excellence
  • by Greg Martellotto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Tuscan Wine That’s Redefining Excellence

If you’re a fan of Tuscan wine, you probably already know about Brunello di Montalcino...

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Italian Wine Ambassador’s Insider Notes on the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage Blog - Big Hammer Wines
  • by Greg Martellotto

Italian Wine Ambassador’s Insider Notes on the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage

Every November herds of wine journalists and a handful of professionals make their pilgrimage to...

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Talosa Vino Nobile Cantina Storica in Montepulciano
  • by Greg Martellotto

Talosa Vino Nobile Cantina Storica in Montepulciano

Discover the rich history and commitment to quality that defines Talosa, a distinguished winery owned...

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Embark on an Unforgettable Tuscan Adventure Sangiovese wine
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Embark on an Unforgettable Tuscan Adventure Sangiovese wine

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano holds the distinction of being the inaugural Italian DOC. Often hailed...

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Talosa Winery Montepulciano Etruscan Underground Cellar Tour
  • by Greg Martellotto

Talosa Winery Montepulciano Etruscan Underground Cellar Tour

Talosa’s story started over 50 years ago when Angelo Jacorossi acquired this beautiful historical estate,...

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Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)
  • by Greg Martellotto

Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)

Say hello to Sangiovese - Italy’s most popular wine grape. We aren’t kidding - it...

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Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Lurking in Brunello di Montalcino’s shadow is a Tuscan wine with just as much grace...

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Do You Know Every Chianti? Here's Your Guide To Tuscany's Premiere Red Wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

Do You Know Every Chianti? Here's Your Guide To Tuscany's Premiere Red Wine

Chianti is most definitely a household name when it comes to Italian wine. On wine...

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Florence
  • by Greg Martellotto

Three Perfect Days in Florence. Wine, History and Food. What More Could You Ask For?

Florence, one of the most culturally relevant cities in the world. A city so beautiful,...

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Giro d'Italia! Learn More About the Top Tuscan Wine Regions from Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

Giro d'Italia! Learn More About the Top Tuscan Wine Regions from Big Hammer Wines, Wine Experts

Tuscany is certainly one of the most famed wine regions in the world. It is...

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Brunello di Montalcino Wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

Brunello di Montalcino Wine

The Secret of Brunello Wine The wines from Brunello di Montalcino are unique not just...

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