A week (ok…10 days) in Italy – Part 1
Part 1 of a look at some of the wine we tried while on a trip to Italy. Our trip to Tuscany was beautiful and we got to try some spectacular wine.
Chianti
Giordano Primitivo di Manduria D.O.C. “Apulia Collection” 2010
Varietal: Â Sangiovese Region: Â Apulia Manduria Cost: Â $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Â The long oak aging gives this wine its intense red-violet color, a rich aroma with […]
Giordano Chianti D.O.C.G. 2011
Varietal: Â Sangiovese (unsure of the percentage) Region: Â Italy Cost: Â $15 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Â Ruby red color with orange hues, it reveals a clean floral bouquet […]
Cheapism’s Best Budget Wines
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Ruffino Chianti 2008
Varietal: Chianti Region: Italy Cost: $9 Ruby red in color with aromas of spice, cherry, and hazelnut. Â Flavors of fruit and berry in a medium-bodied […]
A Wine Journey from Florence to Sienna
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 […]