The entry level, under 10 Euro Sangiovese called Pater is such an amazing rendition of the variety that I wanted to try a bit more serious version from the producer. But this Nipozzano Riserva 2017 turned out to be a disappointment. Continue reading
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Another solid supermarket Chianti – Tesco’s 2015
Just what I expect from a Tesco Finest wine: restrained and elegant, like the other wines in the range. If I’m not mistaken Master of Wines do the selection for Tesco, and they always pick the balanced, pure wines, not the over-oaked, over-ripe examples.
Nice cheap Chianti – Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2015 from Lidl
When looking for value, supermarket Lidl is often a good choice. Especially some of the Italian and Spanish reds they offer. The only issue is that these are available only for a few weeks in every year, at least in Hungary, and stock runs out quickly. This Chianti is one to buy by the case for the mere 4 Euros they ask for it.
Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino 2017
I hoped for a little Brunello, but this was a disappointment. Continue reading
A nice Barbera – Marziano Abbona Casaret 2018, Langhe
I brought this to our last Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) blind tasting, just to see if it would confuse people. The two grapes have some similarities (notably the bright acidity), but this clearly did not belong to the line-up. Not to mention that it outshone all the Kékfrankos wines, despite being less expensive than most of those. Continue reading
Affordable great Bolgheri – Grattamacco Rosso 2017
The little brother to the famous Super Tuscan Grattamacco, Rosso is already a serious wine, and a great value, too.
Great Italian red: Vinosia Taurasi Santandrea 2014
Another day, another Aglianico. An even better one. I put this into a lineup which featured names like Domaine de Trevallon, and it performed well, liked by all the tasters (they tasted it blind). This was sadly our last tasting before the coronavirus hit Hungary… I wonder when will we able to sit together again.
Ham and roses – Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2016
Ten years ago I drank more Italian wines than in the period that followed that, and which was (and still is) dominated by French wines. Back then the noble grape of the South, Aglianico was one of my favourites, and recently I felt that it’s time to revisit the genre so I ordered a few bottles.
Brancaia Tre 2016 from Tuscany
A proper red if you are in Tuscany mood. Continue reading