In the early Miocene period, the Tuscan hills were submerged under sea level due to the Earth’s violent movement. This led to the creation of valleys, which were later flooded by seawater. When the seawater dried out, it left behind deposits of calcium carbonate from seashells, which underwent various processes such as recrystallization, compaction, uplift, exposure, and weathering. Over time, these processes resulted in the formation of alabaster deposits in cracks and layers in sedimentary rocks like limestone. Montalcino is…
Rockin’ the Brunello in Montalcino
