No love at first sight. But eventually I liked it, even if I’m not excited.
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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
More, please – G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo 2019
Flecther Nebbiolo d’Alba 2019
I have to admit that it I immediately fell in love with that label. Supercool. Wouldn’t you buy a bottle which is that pretty? Continue reading
Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2016
In one word: authentic. Continue reading
Mauro Veglio Barolo 2016
Barolo basically does not exist under 25-30 Euros and then it’s a question what you get for such an amount. But no disappointment here… Continue reading
Supermarket wines – Lidl Chianti 2019
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
This Sangiovese is right up my alley. I should try more wines from Col d’Orcia… Continue reading
Little beauty: Frescobaldi Pater Sangiovese 2019
The little brother of the Nipozzano turned out to be a superior wine. A benchmark for mid-range Sangiovese.