Under The Tuscan Sun, The Movie -- McLaughlin Vineyards, Sandy Hook
The hilly soil and the weather conditions of Tuscany are ideal for grape growing and, with the passing centuries, the numerous types of grapes grown gave rise to some rare and much loved varieties. Nowadays, the most grown variety is the noble Sangiovese, which is often combined with small amounts of locally grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and other grapes into wonderful blends such as Rosso di Montalcino, Morellino di Scansano, Vino Nobile di Montepulcianoand of course the signature Tuscan wine, the Chianti.
Tuscany accounts for over thirty DOC and half a dozen of DOCG wines. In addition to the great, well-known and appreciated reds, the local production includes a few distinguishable whites, the most notable among them being, without doubt, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. A wine tasting trip thru Tuscany is an experience not to be missed.
McLaughlin Wine Tasting Classes 2010:
“The Movie Series”
This movie will NOT be shown,
but we will taste the type of wines that are featured in it.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)--Diane Lane
Frances Mayes is a writer whose perfect life has just taken an unexpected detour. Her recent divorce has left her with terminal writer's block and extremely depressed, and her best friend is beginning to think she might never recover. Frances takes a break, buys a villa in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and decides to begin anew. Restoring her new home she eventually finds the fulfillment she was searching for.A selection of wines from Tuscany is on tap as we taste some of the greatest food wines in the world.
McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert's Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT
