Daily Archives: November 16, 2008

November 16, 2008

Gianni Brunelli – A Larger Than Life Figure

I read terrible news today on Franco Ziliani’s Blog Vino al Vino about Gianni Brunelli’s death. I met Gianni and his wife Laura Vacca through their New York importer Dancing Bear Cellars at Vinitaly 2007. I stayed with them last … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2008

La Notte di Toni D’Angelo & A Glass of White Wine From Campania

I am having a wonderful time going to the N.I.C.E. film festival at the Tribeca Cinema. Yesterday’s films included one by Toni d’Angelo, a young director from Campania. The film is a love letter to Naples in a sense. It … Continue reading →

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