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.
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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
La Rasina Toscana Sangiovese 2020
I have had some disappointing chianti recently, then bumped into this. Now we are talking.
Pellegrino Materico Nerello Mascalese 2019
One of the cheaper nerello mascalese out there. Prepare for something funky. Continue reading