Synopsis, Our Opinion: A drinkable, rough-hewn and mediocre Chianti Classico Reserva. Producer/Winery: Castello Banfi; Montalcono, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese blend – Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and […]
Category: Sangiovese
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It’s still our favorite. Producer/Winery: Paolo Cianferoni; Azienda Agricola Caparsa; Radda, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Chianti Classico; Tuscany, […]
Dellatorri Chianti Riserva 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was more like the typical off dry inexpensive California red blend than a Chianti from Italy. Producer/Winery: Bottled by Sensi Vini […]
Sorelle Palazzi Toscana Sangiovese 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: GOOD, very affable rustic Sangiovese. Producer/Winery: Sorelle Palazzi; Morrona di Terricciola, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Toscana, Italy. Vintage: […]
Fattoria La Vialla Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good “week-night” Chianti at a very competitive price. Producer/Winery: Fattoria La Vialla; Subbiano, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: […]
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This has been our favorite Chianti for several years and this 2006 is truly the apotheosis of Chianti Classico!!! Producer/Winery: Paolo Cianferoni; […]
Praesidium Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An ELEGANT and bold Italian red that’s an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Praesidium winery; Agricola Ottaviano Pasquale; Prezza, Italy. Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo […]
Fattoria del Cerro Rosso di Montepulciano 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING Italian Sangiovese that’s a FABULOUS value. Producer/Winery: Riccardo Cotarella (Winemaker); Fattoria Del Cerro; Bologna, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese blend – […]
Castello Banfi Bell’agio Chianti 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A drinkable grocery store red wine in a delightful bottle that oozed character. Producer/Winery: Castello Banfi; bottled by Placido S.A.; Montalcino, Ita;y. […]
Fattoria Corzano e Paterno Chianti Terre di Corzano 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: GREAT Chianti that’s a FANTASTIC value. Producer/Winery: Fattoria Corzano e Paterno; San Casiano, Italy. Grape Variety: Chianti blend – 90% Sangiovese and […]