Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy Barolo value. Producer/Winery: Renata Bonacina; Dacapio; Agliano Terme, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Barolo; Piedmont, Italy. Vintage: […]
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Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 2017
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 […]
Alla Costiera Bianco Costiera 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual, but VERY NICE white blend that was priced way below its value. Producer/Winery: Filippo Gamba; Azienda Agricola Alta Costiera; Vo’ Euganeo, […]
AR.PE.PE. Rosso di Valtellina 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING VALUE Nebbiolo. Producer/Winery: AR.PE.PE. Agricola; Sondrio, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Rosso di Valtellina; Valtellina; Lombardia, Italy. […]
Castello di Torre in Pietra Terre di Breccia Lazio 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING week night Italian red we can’t wait to have again. Producer/Winery: Castello di Torre in Pietra; Torrimpietra, Italy. Grape Variety: […]
G.D. Vajra Langhe Pinot Nero 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A unique and courageous Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: G.D. Vajra; Grape Variety: Pinot Nero. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Langhe; Piedmont, Italy. Vintage: 2015 […]
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was quite easy drinking and there were not any undesirable tastes, but we simply called it a stodgy Pinot Grigio. Producer/Winery: […]
Barone Fini Trentino Merlot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” Merlot. Producer/Winery: Nosio SPA; Mezzocorona, Italy. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Trentino, Italy. Vintage: 2017 Price: $8.99 […]
Monte Dall Ora Camporenzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited Italian Valpolicella blend. January 2019 September 2021 Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Monte Dall’Ora; Cariano, Italy Grape […]
Terre del Vescovo Campania Aglianico ‘Marra’ 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Great aroma, great flavors and OUTSTANDING firm tannins…we really liked this wine and it was a screaming fantastic bargain. The mouthfeel alone […]