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.
Tuscany
2017 Il Bastardo Sangiovese
The 16 year old in me loves the label and name. The 38 year old in me wasn’t quite as enamored with what was in the bottle.
2015 Il Bastardo Sangiovese di Toscana IGT
A cheeky name and label, how does the 2015 Il Bastardo Sangiovese di Toscana IGT hold up?
2012 Banfi Centine Rose
Varietal: Â Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Sangiovese Region: Â Tuscany, Italy Cost: Â $8 – $10 Winemaker’s Notes: Â Color: Intense pink. Bouquet: Very aromatic. Fresh with hints of woodland […]
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 […]
Iron Chef Chianti
Varietal: Chianti/Sangiovese Region: Italy Cost: $29 Ruby red in color with aromas of red berries. Â Smooth on the palate with a medium body, and great […]