JCL:

Sounds like a wonderful trip.... I am sure you are currently enjoying some excellent Brunello d'Montelicinos in Tuscany, before traveling up to the Barolo region.

I assume you have already seen this documentary film, but if not, check it out:

Mondovino is a 2004 documentary film that chronicles the impact of globalization on the world's different wine regions written and directed by American film maker Jonathan Nossiter. It was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, as well as a Cesar Award.

AVB-AMG

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