Not a young wine and still unapproachable – one wonders how much time it will need. But there is greatness here waiting to unfold… Continue reading
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Supermarket wines: Aldi’s San Zenone Chianti 2021
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.
Roberto Voerzio Barbera d’Alba Vigneti Cerreto 2011
On a recent blind tasting I could not place this on the map. It smelled Old World but not something from the North, neither one from the Mediterranean. I should drink more barbera, obviously.
A great merlot from Tuscany: Máté Mantus 2002
Are you a fan of big Tuscan merlot? This is just beautiful. Continue reading
Le Volte dell’ Ornellaia 2020
Supermarket wines: Lidl’s Corte Alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2018
Such a reliable wine. Although the 2019 is already released, this 2018 might still be around, and it’s well worth the asking price.
Supermarket wines – Carla Scala Governo Rosso Toscano 2019
Supermarket wines: Lidl Negroamaro Rosato 2020
A simple but enjoyable rose, does the job. And so cheap… go for it! Continue reading
Bonacchi Chianti Riserva 2016
No love at first sight. But eventually I liked it, even if I’m not excited.
La Rasina Toscana Sangiovese 2020
I have had some disappointing chianti recently, then bumped into this. Now we are talking.