Sassicaia to Brunello – a journey through central Tuscany

It would have been tempting to have a snooze in the shade of their fig tree, but the main purpose of my visit beckoned, a trip to Italy’s most successful “new” wine region, Bolgheri, famous for the Cabernet Sauvignon based Sassicaia and Ornellaia amongst others, so it was back in the Brera for a whizz down the coast.

Dinner was with a real character, Marco Giambastiani, who is part of a team that makes a Bolgheri type wine from just outside the region, called Orma. Sadly the wines were served too hot in the restaurant to judge them properly, but they seemed quite impressive with an excellent dish of Pappardele with wild boar, followed by medium-rare Fiorentina.

What do you think of the Alfa Romeo Brera (or is an Audi A3 or BMW 1 series a better buy)?

Jul 09, 2008 by <><><> | Posted in Buying & Selling

I'm torn I really am. A small, fun car is what I need - up to £25000 - max.

After watching top gear, i'm verging towards the Alfa but all opinions and advice are greatly appreciated?

The Alfa is a FAR better car than the ugly BMW or the Golf-in-a-posh-suit Audi. Breras are rare cars and as a result are holding their values well, unlike the more common BMW or Audi. Modern Alfas do not break down all the time or rust, indeed one friend