Salustri, Marleo Rosso 2018, Montecucco DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: Italian wines should nearly always be enjoyed with food and this red would pair with many a dish (including the Coq au Vin I’m enjoying tonight).[Read more]
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Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2010 – Sensual Sangiovese
Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]
Il Bastardo Sangiovese di Toscana 2017 – A Good-Value Sangiovese
Il Bastardo, Sangiovese di Toscana 2017, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A good-value sangiovese with bright fruit to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]
Poggio al Tesoro W Dedicato a Walter 2013 – Serious Italian Cabernet Franc
Poggio al Tesoro, W Dedicato a Walter 2013, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: This is where serious cabernet franc is being produced in Italy.[Read more]
Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina DOCG 2014 – A Rear-Palate Wine
Fattoria Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina DOCG 2014, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: Chianti is a rear-palate wine, and this aged bottle is no exception.[Read more]
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 – A Chianti That Will Make You Pucker
Fontodi, Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: This chianti will make you pucker – in a good way.[Read more]
PoderNuovo A Palazzone Toscana Rosso IGT Argirio 2013 – An Aromatic, Aged Cabernet Franc
PoderNuovo A Palazzone, Toscana Rosso IGT Argirio 2013, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of aged-red fruit and raspberry with some muskiness.[Read more]
Monteverro Toscana 2012 – A Cabernet Franc Blend that Continues to Deliver
Monteverro, Toscana 2012, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: I’ve tried this red blend in the past, and it continues to deliver.[Read more]
Mazzei Maremma Toscana Teunta Belguardo 2011 – A Winning Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Blend from Tuscany
Mazzei, Maremma Toscana Teunta Belguardo 2011, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A winning, cabernet-sauvignon-and-cabernet-franc blend from Tuscany.[Read more]
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Di Pomino Benefizio Pomino Bianco Riserva 2015 – Going After the American Market for White Burgundy
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Castello Di Pomino Benefizio Pomino Bianco Riserva 2015, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: I get the sense this wine was produced for the American market to go after the market for white Burgundy.[Read more]
