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Drinking young chianti? Podere di Marcialla Chianti 2021

Image ~ November 30, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Sure, the simplest supermarket chiantis might be totally approachable after two years (as they should be, like Aldis 2021 which is at its best now), but buy a bit more serious one and you might regret opening it so young…

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Supermarket wines: Aldi’s San Zenone Chianti 2021

Image ~ June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
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I could simply repeat what I wrote about the previous vintage of this wine. A humble, cheap little wine, but expressive and delicious, I love it.

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Supermarket wines: Lidl’s Corte Alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2018

Image ~ February 1, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Such a reliable wine. Although the 2019 is already released, this 2018 might still be around, and it’s well worth the asking price.

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Supermarket wines – Lidl’s Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2019

Image ~ December 14, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
New label for Lidl’s chianti riserva, and the style has changed, too. The wine is still good…

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Bonacchi Chianti Riserva 2016

Image ~ May 22, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

No love at first sight. But eventually I liked it, even if I’m not excited.

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Supermarket wines – Lidl Chianti 2019

Image ~ June 12, 2021November 10, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi

The little brother of Lidl’s superb Chianti Riserva. A bit simpler but still nice for a midweek quaffer. Continue reading →

Chianti for me – Col d’Orcia Gineprone 2018

Image ~ May 23, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

This Sangiovese is right up my alley. I should try more wines from Col d’Orcia… Continue reading →

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Reserva 2017

Image ~ April 25, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ 1 Comment

The entry level, under 10 Euro Sangiovese called Pater is such an amazing rendition of the variety that I wanted to try a bit more serious version from the producer. But this Nipozzano Riserva 2017 turned out to be a disappointment. Continue reading →

Another solid supermarket Chianti – Tesco’s 2015

Image ~ January 9, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

Just what I expect from a Tesco Finest wine: restrained and elegant, like the other wines in the range. If I’m not mistaken Master of Wines do the selection for Tesco, and they always pick the balanced, pure wines, not the over-oaked, over-ripe examples.

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Nice cheap Chianti – Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2015 from Lidl

Image ~ December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
When looking for value, supermarket Lidl is often a good choice. Especially some of the Italian and Spanish reds they offer. The only issue is that these are available only for a few weeks in every year, at least in Hungary, and stock runs out quickly. This Chianti is one to buy by the case for the mere 4 Euros they ask for it.

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About me

I’m a wine blogger living in Budapest, Hungary. Contributor to Művelt Alkoholista, the oldest Hungarian wine blog, since 2010. Screwcapped is my personal blog.

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