Vin Santo is a traditional Tuscan wine that is not only made commercially, but also on farms and in people’s homes. It’s a rich, sweet wine that got its name (Vin Santo means 'holy wine') as it used to be used by the priest in Holy Communion. Halfway between wine and whiskey, this almondy, caramelized sweet wine is some of the most distinctive after-dinner wines found in Italy. Traditionally, you might also ...

It's new wine time, or Vino Novello, as we Italians call it. Vino Novello is the first of the crop; it goes on sale on November 6 and it's going to be available through February, not later than Easter. Beaujolais Nouveau, French version of the New Wine, goes on sale the 3rd Tuesday of November and will be available through Easter. Vino Novello goes from grapes to wine in about 20 days and has a unique taste ...

At this year's 2009 Florence Wine Event Festival, about 100 of the best Italian and Tuscan wine companies will be presenting their most excellent wines, such as Chianti, Bolgheri, Brunello, Nobile and the whites from the North. ... ...