The world would be a different place if Romano Dal Forno had been a bus driver in the Veneto. His family had sold grapes the local cooperative for few generations, after failing his driving test, and being discouraged by low grape prices, he took
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Italian Authorities Bust Counterfeit Sassicaia Ring
As reported in CNN and elsewhere, Italian police recently cracked down on an international ring of criminals involved in the production of counterfeit Sassicaia, one of the most expensive and highest rated wines produced in that country.&nb
2017 Sassicaia at Estate Wine Brokers
A wine that requires no introduction to many of our readers, Tenuta San Guido's Sassicaia is one of the world's greatest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was single-handedly responsible for catapulting the Super Tuscan category to interna
New Large Format Selections at Estate Wine Brokers
Large format bottles certainly make a splash at holiday parties and banquets, but they are also preferred by collectors over standard 750ml bottles for their superior ageability. Estate Wine Brokers is proud to offer a dramatically expanded selectio
2015 Sassicaia: A Release to Rival the Legendary 1985
"Potentially one of the best Sassicaias in decades" - James Suckling, 98 PointsA wine that requires no introduction to many of our readers, Tenuta San Guido'sSassicaia is one of the world's greatest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was si
A Primer on Amaro
Disclaimer: Estate Wine Brokers is not licensed to sell spirits, but we have several industry connections and can assist in the location of rare and investment-grade bottles. Contact us today for details.In most spirits, flavor comes from the base of
2017 Vintage Progress Report
The 2017 harvest is already underway in many of the world’s great wine regions, and here’s what we’ve learned so far:Napa Valley: After four consecutive years of drought, an unusually wet winter ensured that groundwater resources were recharged at th