Just when you thought I got lost in Jura or the Natural Wine Laser Beam, here’s one for the old … More
Tag: Sangiovese
Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino, 2003
It’s ok not to have tried many Brunellos, I tell myself. I don’t really drink them because I haven’t … More
Fontodi Chianti Classico, 2010
Organic grapes; horse sweat, hay, brick, sun, clove, smoked cherries, cypress. Incredible wine.
Felsina Fontalloro, 1994
Actually pretty standard, not a lot happening for a wine of this reputation and age.
Minor Differences: Blood Grapes of Central Italy
Colli Aretini Chianti, Paterna, 2011
Eric Asimov rated this the best new Chianti under $20 in 2014. Imported by a small local company, SelectioNaturel and … More
Poderi Sanguineto I e II, Rosso di Montepulciano, 2011
Vino Rosso da Tavola, Collecapretta
very fun umbrian sangiovese, slightly more tannic and rough around the edges but well balanced enough to have with or without food.
Toscana “Cibreo”, Azienda Agricola Carlo Tanganelli, 2009
On the quest for good Sangiovese, found one from Umbria that hit a mark. Pretty light and farmy. Azienda … More
Grape Talk: On Sangiovese
ever since living in siena, i’ve stopped drinking sangiovese…especially anything from chianti. it all tastes bad. for a while i … More
