It’s hard to imagine a more enjoyable white wine for the price (5,5€). Half the bottle was gone in 10 minutes at a family dinner, I mean by me alone – I just then realised I had to slow down. It’s that delicious. Continue reading
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Lovely chianti – Col d’Orcia Gineprone 2020
My favourite affordable chianti is back on the blog! This 2020 release is just as good as the 2018 was (see post here). I need to buy more of it…
A 100% cabernet franc supertuscan: Duemani 2019
I like cabernet franc, especially when it comes from the Loire-Valley. Single variety wines are also made from it in Tuscany and some of them are true supertuscans – serious wines with fame and a hefty price tag. One of them is Paleo which I tasted in the past, and I always wanted to try another icon, the Duemani.
Supermarket wines: Tesco Finest Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020
I often find the Tesco Finest wines to be on the elegant side, rather focusing on balance than power, and this Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is no exception. Recommendable.
Tenuta di Carleone Uno 2018
Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano 2020
Sangiovese for the purists. Well, it’s 10% mammolo actually, although I’m not sure how much difference that makes…
Drinking young chianti? Podere di Marcialla Chianti 2021
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…
Supermarket wines: Lidl Negroamaro Salento 2022
A real achievement for so little money. Continue reading
Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018
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
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.