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.
Supermarket wines: Aldi’s San Zenone Chianti 2021
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Hungarian icons: the 2HA Tabunello 2020
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
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 – Lidl’s Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2019
New label for Lidl’s chianti riserva, and the style has changed, too. The wine is still good…
Bonacchi Chianti Riserva 2016
No love at first sight. But eventually I liked it, even if I’m not excited.
La Rasina Toscana Sangiovese 2020
I have had some disappointing chianti recently, then bumped into this. Now we are talking.
Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2016
In one word: authentic. 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
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.
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina Reserva 2017
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