Vino Nobile with Alessandra Bindi Sergardi and Andrea Lonardi

On today's show, Mark and Jessica catch up with two very important producers making Vino Nobile around the historic town of Montepulciano in south Tuscany.  Alessandra Cascini Bindi Sergardi (https://www.bindisergardi.it/en/)is the 23rd generation custodian of her family vineyards in Chianti Classic as well as the Tenuta Marcianella in Montepulciano which is a relatively new project for her.  (Located in Pieve Argiano). Andrea Lonardi is Director of Operations for Angelini Wines and Estates with the property Tenuta Trerose in Montepulciano. Remember, don't confuse Vino Nobile which is made in Montepulciano with the Sangiovese grape with the grape Montepulciano which is grown in a completely different area on the east coast of Italy. We dig into the unique growing conditions of this fantastic Tuscan area and really dig into the new Pieve classification, which Mr. Lonardi was directly involved with spearheading.