and helpful, the food was dandy (and reasonably priced...my lamb was under $20), and even the wine by the glass was with it (Montepulciano d’Abruzzi).

For red try the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines. They are usually under $8. My favourite is Art. I think it’s about $6.45.

, also try a not fancy Barbera or a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo—anything fresh, low-tannin,and with some acid zip, at cool cellar temp.

Marche, a Rosso Conero (montepulcianosangiovese blend). Don’t rule out better grade Montepulciano d’Abruzzo-say, a Riparossa from Illuminati.

for better lunches. Last time had a magical night at Lamole di Lamole up from Greve, will need to return if only for the memories. Lunch targets include: Monticchiello Montepulciano Monte Oliveto Maggiore Castelnuovo Berardenga Though...

to make appointments ahead of time. It sounds like these visits will be long, drawn out affairs (many with food), so we are thinking we should only plan on 2 or 3 per day max. We will likely spend a few days tasting in the...

—Portugal and Spain are good options. That said there are some out there that are a deal for $10 from what many Ontarians consider traditional wine regions. A very drinkable Italian red that cost only $8.30 is Tollo...

several sources claming that Premetta is the same grape as Primaticcio. I was under the impression that Primaticcio was in the same vein as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. But the descriptions I read of Premetta sound nothing like...

, Montepulciano) as well. Lucca is wonderful & often overlooked town. You are not far from the coast and the Serchio river valley north of Lucca has some hilltowns well worth visiting. Southern Tuscany has the wine towns of...

avignonesi vineyards, then go visit the towns of montepulciano, and pienza

was really good—the mussels were very fresh and the risotto with porcini mushrooms was fantastic. Soups, salads, wine, and bread were also top-notch (I really liked the Montepulciano wine that I had; it was rather mild and...

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Abruzzo is not very famous for truffles, you’d have to go further north to Umbria, Marche, Tuscany etc. Early October is iffy. Eat: Porchetta Drink: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (a robust red), Trebbiano d’Abruzzo (a...

, and there was a Baccala as well as a dressed broccoli at the table. I think that if I were to do this dinner again, I would order a salad or pasta as a first course. The wine we had with the main attraction was a 2001 Fanetti...

Hi, between Pienza and Montepulciano is a restuarant/inn called La Chiusa – it is not inexpensive but has wonderful food and service – perfect for a long relaxing lunch. If the weather is good you can sit on the terrace...