On Aug 11, 10:23*am, NilsGLindgren > wrote:
> Hello,
> Lo these many moons. Long time no see-um. A few years ago my ISP decided I did not need connection to the User Groups, and discontinued the service. Some attempts at using other means proved fruitless, then other things took over. Nevertheless, I'm back - a short roll call shows the presence of the usual suspects still posting ... During my absence I have passed a few exams in the Swedish tasting group "Munskänkarna" (The Tastevins in Frenglish) and am a sometime lecturer there. I continue to be predominantly Franco/Italophile but have developed a love for NZ and Hunter Valley Semillon.
> Enough sentimental waffling already.
> ---
> Me and my wife (Xina to the old guys) are planning a trip to Tuscany and Chianti Classico. We do believe we see a move back to the native grapes of Tuscany (even though wines made with 100% Sangiovese are, formally, IIRC, not allowed under the DOCG), and hopefully, more sustainable practices. Unfortunately, too often we here "respect for the traditions and for the land" repeated as a mantra while one is trying to hide the reverse osmosis kit and the industry sized packages of tartric acid ...
> Where do we go? Whom do we visit? WE are not adverse to conversing in broken Italian.
>
> Cheers
>
> Nils


Hello Nils, welcome back. I have always enjoyed visiting with Paolo De
Marchi of Isole e Olena. I'm not a huge fan of the Chianti but I
really like his 100% Sangiovese "Cepperello" and they make a very good
Vin Santo. Paolo has some interesting views on the current state of
Classico and isn't shy about sharing them.