Category Archives: Italian
RAVAZZI CHIANTI RISERVA 2006
The wine is dark purple in color. On the nose are lots of dried dark fruit fruits but on the mild side. On the mid pallet are dried dark fruits to match the bouquet, I’d say some raisin flavors along … Continue reading
ERTA E CHINA ROSSO DI TOSCANA 2006 IGT
The wine is very dark purple in color, slightly fruity on the mid pallet. Some red berry flavors. On the finish there are some lovely tannins and some terrific dryness. The cab and Sangiovese are lovely together. The rating is … Continue reading
Marmorelle Bianco 2008
I had this wine at Terroni’s . As usual it is not available in the LCBO which is a shame. This is quite common with their wine list. I find restaurants do that so you have no idea how much … Continue reading
TORRI RISERVA CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2005 DOCG
If you like Chianti’s this is a good one. Lovely deep wine with a medium finish. The fruit is a little overwhlemed again (like the tempranillo I last blogged about). My GF says she tastes stewed grass in Chiantis and … Continue reading
2004 Fattoria Monte Chianti Rufina Reserva
This was a recent Vintages release (June 6th) that I stumbled upon in my local store a week or so ago. A Chianti Rùfina (Reserva no less) priced at $20 is always a good potential bargain so I leaped in … Continue reading
SANTA MARGHERITA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2006
On the heels of my last Chianti I thought I would give this one a try blind. No research. I rarely do that. This wine is DOCG rather than an IGT so a little lower on the quality scale. It’s … Continue reading
GABBIANO CHIANTI 2008
We were Ottawa for the weekend and stopped by Vittoria Trattoria . Right in the Byward Market this Italian restaurant has an impressive wine list. They have a number by the glass, 1/2 litre, half bottle and full bottle. They … Continue reading
Montalto Nero d’Avola / Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 IGT Sicilia Italy
Every now and then I come across a review about some great bottle of wine under $10. Blah blah Blah, yadda, yadda, yadda and skip to the chase. Underwhelming, tasted like vinegar. Alcohol was the only flavor. Then every now … Continue reading
Buon Appetito – San Diego
I am in transit back home through San Diego. This restaurant in Little Italy is outstanding. I hate being a creature of habit when I am in foreign cities but when you find a great restaurant why risk somewhere else … Continue reading
TENUTA COPPADORO COTINONE 2005
Ok, I’ve got a deal for you! For $20 I will give you a deep purple color liquid whose taste can best be described as sucking on a bunch of wood chips! Are you lining up for the opportunity? This … Continue reading
CASTELLO DI NEIVE BARBARESCO 2005
When you are looking for a bigger wine but not quite up to a Barolo or not up to the price you can reach for a Babaresco. These wines are made from the same Nebbiolo grape as a Barolo but … Continue reading
Montalto Nero d’Avola / Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
I found this wine using my bargain hunting page http://jgalea.com/wine.htm This wine displays a nice cassis flavor. Not a lot of depth or complexity but then for the price one would not expect it. All in all this is quite good, … Continue reading
ARGIOLAS COSTERA 2006
Every now and then you come across a wine that makes you go, wow I so need to go out and buy a case of it. This wine would not be that for me I must say the dominant tastes … Continue reading
2005 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige DOC)
This 2005 came to the CWG household via a housewarming gift. The kind fellow brought this plus one for himself (you may say he is the best sort of guest, non?) and proceeded to enjoy the Italian white with much … Continue reading