The Tuscan Winemakers Embracing the Techniques of Ancient Rome

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While oak barrels have been the gold standard for aging wine for the past several hundred years, a handful of cutting-edge Tuscan estates are rediscovering a far older vessel: terra-cotta amphora. While these ancient containers fell into disuse as stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels took hold of the wine world, some of Tuscany’s best wineries are…