Recommendation: Super Chianti Classico that’s a GREAT value for the price. Winery/Producer: Riccardo Lanza; Radda, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Region, Appellation: Chianti; Tuscany, Italy. […]
Tag: Sangiovese
Paolo Petrilli, Cacc’s Mmitte di Lucera, Agramante 2010
Recommendation: An unusually good Italian red that sets itself above the others. Winery/Producer: Paolo Petrilli; Lucera, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend: Nero di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano […]
Santa Bachelli Chianti 2013
Recommendation: This is NOT great Chianti, but for the price it’s a good value. Winery/Producer: Bottled by Embouteille Malizia; Pontedera, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic […]
La Castellina Chianti Classico 2007 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Not Recommended1. Paired With: Pasta with chicken and homemade marinara sauce; Caesar style salad. Tasting: He said: Opened one hour before drinking. Dark ruby […]
Torre Dei Gesuiti Puglia Sangiovese 2012
Recommendation: An Italian red that’s a good value for this price range. Winery/Producer: Bottled by Cantine Bonacchi; Quarrata, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese Geographic Region, Appellation: […]
Vasco Sassetti, Il Ginepro, Rosso Toscano, Sangiovese 2011
Recommendation: Inexpensive, OK at best. Winery/Producer: Vasco Sassetti; Montalcino, Italy Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Region, Appellation: Tuscany, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: $7.99 (with a 20% […]
Fattoria Castellina, Chianti Montalbano 2011
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING Chianti at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Fabio Montomoli; Fattoria Castellina. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Region, Appellation: Chianti Montalbano, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: […]
Laurella Chianti 2011
Recommendation: OK Chianti; inexpensive is it’s best feature. Winery/Producer: F.LLI Bellini; Rufina, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese Geographic Region, Appellation: Chianti; Tuscany, Italy. Vintage: 2011 Price: […]
Childress Vineyards North Carolina Sangiovese 2011
Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer: Childress Winery; Lexington, North Carolina. Grape Variety: Sangiovese. Geographic Region, Appellation: Yadkin Valley, North Carolina. Vintage: 2011 Price: Unknown $19.99 estimate […]
Comparison Tasting: Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 & Pian Del Ciampolo Toscana 2011
Recommendation: Both very excellent Chianti for the price. Winery/Producer: Caparsino: Caparsa, Italy; Pian Del Ciampolo: Montevertine; Siena Italy. Grape Variety: Caparsino: Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera and […]