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Does anyone know where you can purchase the 2007 Harvest of Laudemio Marchese de Frescobaldi olive oil? I’m aware they just finished it so it may be too soon, but I haven’t had any luck finding specific places (even...

I really like the Nipozzano chianti rufina riserva docg frescobaldi, but i had never seen it mentioned here...is it because it’s a Frescobaldi and thus considered a supertuscan? I can see all the problems that entails...

Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce.

I have always defaulted to Colle Bereto or the Frescobaldi wine bar for a good cantina. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I bought a bottle from CostCo ($18.99) and I really enjoyed it. 50% merlot, 35% sangiovese, 15% cab. Apparently it is a joint effort between the Mondavi’s and the Frescobaldi family in Montalcino. I had never heard of it...

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Frescobaldi is one of the 3 or 4 largest Tuscan wine producers. They have recently changed US distributors, and, as often happens in these situations, the old distributor is cleaning out his remaining inventory in a hurry. Looks...

I have always defaulted to Colle Bereto or the Frescobaldi wine bar for a good cantina. Anyone have any other suggestions?

to spend a Sunday. :) Here are some things I am considering: Giacomo Grimaldi Dolcetto D’Alba 2006 Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico 2006 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2005 Castello del Terriccio...

each, plus three sparklers, most under $30. A $28 Frescobaldi Chianti does the job just fine, and I appreciate the low prices, but I think the food deserves a slightly broader list, or at least better food wines (2 of 6 whites...

of Dem. Abroad to get in, or to reserve a spot ahead, but they did provide other election event info: Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 9 PM on. Election Party at Parco dei Principi Hotel Conference Center, Via G. Frescobaldi 5, in Parioli....

score updates for RevrendAndy. Tufano’s was out of the first wine we ordered so the waitress offered us a slightly more expensive wine at the same price, a Chianti blend Frescobaldi Pomino Rosso. The warm...

Mo. Three chiantis in the $15 range that are very reliable are those from Banfi, Villa Antinori and Frescobaldi's Nippozano.

for is Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. However, if you ever get a chance to drink a really superb Burnello like the 1997 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli or the wonderful 1999 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino you will understand...