Sangiovese for the purists. Well, it’s 10% mammolo actually, although I’m not sure how much difference that makes…
Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano 2020
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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.
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.
