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 […]
Tag: Tuscany
Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Fiore 2017 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An interesting and elegant white wine. Producer/Winery: Elisabetta Fagiuoli; Montenidoli; San Gimignano, Italy. Grape Variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Villa di Geggiano Bandinello Toscana 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This is a STELLAR blend and a wine we look forward to having again and again. It’s like a Sangiovese wine on […]
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, […]
Fattoria Castellina Ipogeo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual Italian blend that was delicious and a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Fabio Montomoli; Fattoria Castellina; Capraia e Limite, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend […]
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. […]
Tua Rita Rosso del Notri 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING, INEXPENSIVE Super Tuscan blend. Producer/Winery: Tua Rita S.S.A.; Suvereto, Italy. Grape Variety: Super Tuscan blend – 50% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet […]
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 […]
Renieri Invetro Toscana 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Italian red. Producer/Winery: Bacci Wines; Renieri di Montalcino, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend – Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese. Geographic Appellation: Tuscany, […]