Le Macchiole’s Cinzia Merli reveals the secrets of this sea-bounded Tuscan wine region. “This area, Bolgheri, is very special for potatoes,” Cinzia Merli is saying as she rolls out a rope of gnocchi ...

Le Macchiole 2020 - Over the past decade, Bolgheri Rosso has changed from ripe and powerful to a more graceful wine; here is an excellent example. A blend of Merlot (50%), Syrah (20%), Cabernet ...

At lunchtime, this old-school bistro serves excellent classics, like leek-vinaigrette and roast chicken. But for a true dining spectacle, reserve a table at dinner and gobble down the €70, ...

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These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

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Cheap vinegar, produced from inferior red wine, will give poor results to your finished dish. Buy good quality, aromatic vinegar with a complex flavour. The label will often specify which type of ...