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Supermarket wines: Aldi’s San Zenone Chianti 2021

Image ~ June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
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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.

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Hungarian icons: the 2HA Tabunello 2020

Image ~ May 14, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

2HA is the true pioneer of sangiovese in Hungary. The first vintage was made almost 20 years ago, in 2005 and the first official release was actually the 2007. Continue reading →

Supermarket wines: Lidl’s Corte Alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2018

Image ~ February 1, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Such a reliable wine. Although the 2019 is already released, this 2018 might still be around, and it’s well worth the asking price.

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Supermarket wines – Lidl’s Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2019

Image ~ December 14, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
New label for Lidl’s chianti riserva, and the style has changed, too. The wine is still good…

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Bonacchi Chianti Riserva 2016

Image ~ May 22, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

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

Image ~ April 10, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
I have had some disappointing chianti recently, then bumped into this. Now we are talking.

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Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

Image ~ July 18, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

In one word: authentic.  Continue reading →

Supermarket wines – Lidl Chianti 2019

Image ~ June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

The little brother of Lidl’s superb Chianti Riserva. A bit simpler but still nice for a midweek quaffer. Continue reading →

Little beauty: Frescobaldi Pater Sangiovese 2019

Image ~ May 3, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

The little brother of the Nipozzano turned out to be a superior wine. A benchmark for mid-range Sangiovese.

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Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Reserva 2017

Image ~ April 25, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ 1 Comment

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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Budapest, Hungary. Wine blogging since 2010 – in Hungarian, at Művelt Alkoholista. Until now.

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