Canaiolo

Azienda Agricola Possa

U Neigru Vino Rosso Canaiolo

Obscure Cannaiolo and Bonamico grape varietals in equal parts, well crafted in steep Cinque Terre. Delicious. — 17 days ago

Cantine Dei

Rosso di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend 2021

Was great with a rich chicken Alfredo. I let breath for 40 minutes and it was light yet flavorful for a hearty Italian meal. — 2 months ago

Cantine Dei

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese

Perfumed, plum, cherry, walnut fragrances, complex, dry, ripe tannins. Impressive. €11.99 Lidl bargain. — 4 months ago

Salcheto

Chianti Biskero Sangiovese Blend 2022

John Howard
9.0

Classic . — 11 days ago

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Carpineto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2018

Medium Ruby red color with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice, blend of 90% Sangiovese with rest Canaiolo. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. Consistent quality, a Fav!! — 21 days ago

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Montevertine

Il Sodaccio Di Monte Vertine Toscano Sangioveto Canaiolo 1997


This used to be Montevertine’s “second” wine (after Pergole Torte, obviously) but the vineyard was torn out and replanted in 1998. After that, their eponymous bottling was elevated to take its place while “Pian del Ciampolo” eventually became the “third” wine. Truthfully, they are all three different expressions of Radda so don't take my numerical rankings as a hierarchy of quality (though one could certainly make arguments in terms of importance). I digress, “Il Sodaccio” is producing fruit once again however, the singular expression is now history. This bottle represents “Il Sodaccio’s” swan song.

From magnum. Opened about four hours prior to service. The 1997 “Il Sodaccio” pours a garnet color moving to a slightly orange rim. Medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous but surprisingly spry given it’s a quarter century old. The fruit is more or less a mix of ripe and dried cherries, red plums, curaçao, cacao, porcini, dusty earth and some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins that have well integrated but still there. Acid is medium as well. Confirming the notes from the nose. The fruit is round while the finish is long and a touch savory. A lovely expression of Montevertine that extolls the virtues of the 1997 vintage with its abundant fruit and soft, friendly character. I mentioned to our guests that this bottle gave me the feeling of a warm hug from an old friend. Drinking well now and while I don’t expect further positive development, this magnum certainly has the legs for another 10 years.
— 4 months ago

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Montevertine

Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

It’s a celebration! — 17 days ago

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Montevertine

Riserva Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2019

Lovely stuff. — 2 months ago

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Montevertine

Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

Nice entry level wine from the fine folks at Montevertine. Great pairing with a marcella hazan inspired pork chops with mushrooms, tomatoes, and a bit of cream. Not quite integrated and seamless at this point, but a great pickup for $36 on Black Friday. Decanted 2 hours, improved with time. — 3 months ago

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