Bolla
Chianti Sangiovese Blend
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Really opened up with oxygen. Started extremely flat (almost boring) and once aerated it became very full-bodied and spicy. Great for an inexpensive chianti with pizza
Really opened up with oxygen. Started extremely flat (almost boring) and once aerated it became very full-bodied and spicy. Great for an inexpensive chianti with pizza
Nov 23rd, 2016Better than I expected, especially for under $10. Purply red. Right on target for a DOGC Chianti: leathery, slightly cedary red and black cherries (I'd guess there's some CabSauv in this), medium minus body, bright acid, and light brisk tannins. I especially enjoyed this for the creamy finish: that ineffable velvety, tomatoey, buttery thing I've always wanted from an Italian table wine. It's begging for spaghetti or a steak, and is also good on its own (just give it a couple hours of air to mellow out). I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.
Better than I expected, especially for under $10. Purply red. Right on target for a DOGC Chianti: leathery, slightly cedary red and black cherries (I'd guess there's some CabSauv in this), medium minus body, bright acid, and light brisk tannins. I especially enjoyed this for the creamy finish: that ineffable velvety, tomatoey, buttery thing I've always wanted from an Italian table wine. It's begging for spaghetti or a steak, and is also good on its own (just give it a couple hours of air to mellow out). I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.
Apr 21st, 2016
Has to be one of the 2 or 3 worst wines I've ever had. Resembled one of those sweet, homemade wines that amateur winemakers are so eager to share.
Has to be one of the 2 or 3 worst wines I've ever had. Resembled one of those sweet, homemade wines that amateur winemakers are so eager to share.
Sep 4th, 2015
