Vivi Primitivo 2009
Posted on February 11, 2011 - Filed Under Italian Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Primitivo, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Primitivo Region: Italy – Manduria Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Red in color with aromas of cherry, strawberry and spices. Fresh and balanced on the palate with evenly distributed minerals and fine tannins, with notes of fruit and cinnamon in the finish. Pairs well with cheese, tomato-based pasta dishes, BBQ, and spicy entrees [...]
Planeta Burdese 2005
Posted on October 20, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $50 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (70% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Cabernet Franc) Region: Sicily Cost: $43 Dark red color with aromas of wild berry, black cherry, leather, earth, and mineral. Palate carries over the flavors with the addition of spice and balsamic notes. Pairs well with meaty pasta, meats, and some cheeses. Recommendations: This bottle was given [...]
Conte Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige 2009
Posted on September 29, 2010 - Filed Under Italian Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Grigio, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Region: Italy Cost: $12 Pale straw color with aromas of pear and citrus that carry through to the palate with the addition of apple. Pairs well with seafood, appetizers, and cream-based pasta dishes. Recommendations: Last night my wife and I decided we wanted some white wine to go with a dinner of [...]
Ruffino Chianti 2008
Posted on August 26, 2010 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Light Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, sangiovese, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 3 Comments
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $9 Ruby red in color with aromas of spice, cherry, and hazelnut. Flavors of fruit and berry in a medium-bodied wine. Pairs well with pasta, pizza, and most traditional Italian dishes. Recommendations: I picked up this bottle last night after a long day of work. I’d had other Ruffino wines [...]
Avignonesi Rosso Toscana 2007
Posted on August 17, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Full Bodied Wines, Italian Wine, Merlot, Prugnolo Gentile, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (40% Prugnolo Gentile; 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot) Region: Italy Cost: $21 Deep ruby red color with aromas of spring flowers, red fruits, minerals, and subtle earth tones. Fruit flavors are continued on the palate. Pairs well with lentil soup, minestrone soup, rotisserie chickens, or a bread and cheese platter. Recommendations: [...]
A Wine Journey from Florence to Sienna
Posted on August 11, 2010 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Wine Articles, Wine Trips | 5 Comments
So September is the grape harvest in Chianti, and in time for that I was sent this lovely email detailing a great path to follow from Florence to Sienna to really take advantage of all of the festivals going on in the Tuscan region. While I won’t be able to fly out there and take [...]
