Carlo Ferrini checks a young red wine for colour and clarity
him so simpatico that , frankly , any excuse to call Carlo brings a smile to my face .
I called Carlo in Tuscany . Carlo is a good friend , so it was a great chance to catch up and to learn more details about the icon himself . After I reviewed my version of his successes ( about which we shared a giggle ), my first question was , “ Carlo , what are you doing in Tuscany presently ?”
“ I could imagine myself taking care of the vineyard only , but I could never see myself focusing exclusively on the cellars . A good wine is made in the vineyard .”
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He confirmed : “ Yes , I am the consultant for some of Tuscany ’ s most important estates , including Casanova di Neri , Donatella Cinelli Colombini , Barone Ricasoli , Sette Ponti , Fonterutoli , and Brancaia .”
A modest response , for the truth is that Ferrini consults for just about every top Tuscan winery that comes to mind . For many he is “ the Houdini of Tuscan Wines ” because he has repeatedly masterminded escapes from mediocrity to create critically acclaimed wines . He is rightly sought after by many wineries all over Tuscany and has expanded his consulting to other Italian wine regions , including Trento , Sicily , Friuli , and Puglia . He presently consults on all aspects of wine-growing , from vineyard management to crafting the final product , and is highly respected throughout Italy . Carlo Ferrini ’ s record of award-winning wines has been recognized three times over with the accolade of Winemaker of the Year , by Gambero Rosso , by Wine Enthusiast and by the AIS ( Associazione Italiana Sommelier ), respectively .
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