As a creative writer who sets his stories of global adventure within the delightfully seductive world of wine, I am constantly researching everything related to grape-growing, wine-making, and the culture that supports, motivates and nurtures these fascinating pursuits.

Before deciding to explore the joys of becoming an epicurean novelist, I spent years travelling the world cultivating a career that gave me the opportunity to visit vineyards and wineries on virtually every continent — in countries where I had the great fortune of being able to taste some of the world’s finest wines, not only from legendary 'old world' winemakers like Lafite Rothschild and Tenuta Biondi Santi, but also from new and often adventurous vintners in places like Tanzania, Curaçao, Japan, and Indonesia.

The @DanteWineNotes, which are posted regularly throughout the year on Twitter, are a carefully decanted side-product of my ongoing research, especially as it relates to the history of wine. My hope is that you find these tweets informative and, on occasion, entertaining – if not amusing.

Daniel Dante
Novelist & Wine Aficionado

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For those that already have a Twitter account, just click on the “Follow” link at the top of the sample tweet to the right, or if you are on your phone, tap on the link in the tweet below.

If you are new to Twitter, here’s a summary of simple steps that will get you up and running:

Step 1. If you want to view the Dante Wine Notes on your phone, download the Twitter app (from the App Store), or if you prefer to see tweets on your computer, go to www.twitter.com in your browser.

Step 2. Twitter will then guide you through the process of creating an account. Only basic information is required, like your name and e-mail address. You will also need to select a username and password for the new account.

Step 3. You should now be able to follow any Twitter account (including @DanteWineNotes) and receive tweets as regular notifications on your phone. If you have successfully created your new Twitter account you can click here to join @DanteWineNotes – Enjoy!

Not only did Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti know how to paint and sculpt, he also knew about winemaking. When completing his work on the Sistine Chapel, he sent wine from his estate in Nittardi to Pope Paolo III as a gift. A tradition that still continues to this day. pic.twitter.com/bNZkxaE4ps

— Daniel Dante (@DanteWineNotes) February 16, 2023

* visit the Wine Portfolio for more about the history of Michelangelo's wines from the Nittardi Estate in Chianti