Adventures in Wine

Tuscany

Italy

A woman in a linen dress sitting on a wide wooden window sill, holding a glass of red wine next to a bottle, looking out over misty Tuscan hills

Jul 20, 2026
by Big Hammer Wines

Tuscan Wine: Sangiovese, Cypress Hills, and the Rebellion That Changed Italy

Sangiovese, cypress hills and the rebellion that changed everything. Chianti Classico to Brunello di Montalcino,...

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Abruzzo

Red wine bottle and glass overlooking Montepulciano, Tuscany at sunset.

Apr 07, 2026
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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Italy

Two men on a vineyard terrace with wine bottles on the rail, gesturing toward a hilltop town

Feb 28, 2025
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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Italy

Jun 06, 2024
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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Italy

Large oak cask in a brick-vaulted underground cellar at Talosa, Montepulciano

Dec 27, 2023
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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Italy

Man standing in a cave-walled tasting room with seated guests and red wine bottles on the tables

Dec 27, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

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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Italy

Dec 19, 2023
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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Italy

Bunch of dark purple grapes hanging from a vine with green leaves

Jul 06, 2023
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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Terroir Tales

Hilltop town of Montepulciano with stone towers and buildings above wooded Tuscan hills

Nov 23, 2022
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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Italy

Bottle of Monteraggi wine lying on a bed of dark grapes, label with etched floral design

Nov 04, 2022
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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Italy

Oct 11, 2021
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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Italy

May 27, 2021
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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Italy

Mar 10, 2020
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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