Il Bastardo, Sangiovese 2015, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A solid sangiovese that would pair well with tomato-based dishes and many an Italian recipe.[Read more]
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Peter Zemmer Rollhütt Pinot Noir 2015 – Straddles Old & New World in Style
Peter Zemmer, Rollhütt Pinot Noir 2015, Alto Adige – Süditrol, Italy
Tasting Note: A pinot noir that balances fruit forwardness with red-fruit restraint straddling Old and New World in style.[Read more]
La Bastarda Pinot Grigio 2015 – A Good Everyday Pinot Grigio
La Bastarda, Pinot Grigio 2015, Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A good, everyday pinot-grigio with body unlike the mass of thin, tasteless, lemon-water, that makes its way out of Italy masking as pinot grigio.[Read more]
Conte Priola, Pinot Noir 2014 – A Basic Italian Red With Subdued Pinot Noir Character
Conte Priola, Pinot Noir 2014, Delle Venezie IGT, Italy
Tasting Note: A basic, food-friendly pinot noir that would pair well with Italian food and dishes that need wine with acidity to cleanse the palate in between bites.[Read more]
Klaus Lentsch Amperg Weissburgunder 2014 – Chalky, Dry Acidity
Klaus Lentsch, Amperg Weissburgunder 2014, Südtirol, Alto Aldige, Italy
Tasting Note: Pale lemon in color this pinot blanc (known as “Weissburgunder” in Germany) has slightly aromatic, medium intensity, floral notes on the nose along with some light citrus.[Read more]
Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Bianco 2014 – An Amphora-Aged White Blend that Delights
Frank Cornelissen, Munjebel Bianco 2014, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: Behold a white blend that will delight both the wine geek and adventurous wine drinker in your life who values under-the-radar wines that are not only interesting but actually fun and enjoyable to drink.[Read more]
Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2015 – Purity of the Grape Shows with Elegant Finesse
Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio 2015, Süditrol, Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Note: An enjoyable wine that proves that all Italian pinot grigios aren’t neutral, unremarkable and devoid of character.[Read more]
Poggio al Tesoro Toscana Dedicato a Walter 2009 – An Aromatic Italian Cabernet Franc
Poggio al Tesoro, Toscana Dedicato a Walter 2009 IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: This cabernet franc has an aromatic nose filled with red fruit including red plum; with a slice of black fruit added to the mix.[Read more]
Agricola Brandini Barbera d’Alba Superiore Rocche del Santo 2013 – Crescendos into a Pool of Egg Custard & Baking Spice
Agricola Brandini, Barbera d’Alba Superiore Rocche del Santo 2013, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Note: This wine consists primarily of red fruit flavors laced with some hints of black fruit that ultimately crescendo into a pool of egg custard and baking spice.[Read more]
Riecine Chinati Classico 2013 – Like a Dried Red-Fruit One Night Stand
Riecine, Chinati Classico 2013 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: Composed of 100% sangiovese, you’ll want to grab this wine if you ever spot in your wine shop.[Read more]
