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 – […]
Tag: Italy
Pra Otto Soave Classico 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: CLASSIC Quality wine at a Bargain price. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Prà; Monteforte d’Alpone, Italy. Grape Variety: Garganega. Geographic Appellation: Soave Classico; Veneto, […]
Cantele Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: The perfect Italian house red. Producer/Winery: Cantele Azienda Vinicola; Guagnano, Italy. Grape Variety: Negroamaro. Geographic Appellation: Salice Salentino; Puglia, Italy. Vintage: 2013 […]
Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera d’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A slightly rustic wine that’s delicious, food friendly and a real bargain. Producer/Winery: Marchesi di Barolo; Barolo, Italy. Grape Variety: Barbera and […]
Centonze Frappato 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Fresh, easy drinking Sicilian red wine that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Giovanni Centonze family; Marsala, (Sicily) Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato. Geographic Appellation: […]
Calcagno Arcuria Etna Rosso 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT Nerello Mascalese blend and one we will buy again. Producer/Winery: Calcagno; Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese blend – […]
G B Odoardi Calabria Rosso 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A big, bold Italian red blend. Producer/Winery: Giovan Battista Odoardi; Calabria, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend – 30% Magliocco, 30% Gaglioppo, 20% Nerello […]
Vallana Gattinara 2007
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING, very reasonably priced Nebbiolo that was a MEMORABLE wine. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Gattinara; Piedmont, […]
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. […]
Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo D’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Vibrant, balanced and flavorful young Nebbiolo that was a FANTASTIC buy. Producer/Winery: Bruno Giacosa; Neive, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Nebbiolo […]