If you've ever had a bottle of Chianti that came in that basket-thing...this episode is for you! With over 200 different grapes varieties, why is it all we ever hear about is that basket Chianti? We'll discuss Chianti, it's ups & downs through the years, and how it inspired the Super Tuscans. We'll talk about food pairings – a LOT! If there was ever a country that understood food and wine and food and grappa and food, it is Italy. We'll delve into the differences between Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello, the amazing Amarone and it's budget friendly cousin. If we have time, we'll learn about Ba
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