This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon- 89% with just a splash of Cabernet Franc- 11%. from Tuscany that is dominated by cherries with little room for a hint of floral and spices. The palate is silky smooth (I must point out that I allowed 2-3 hours decanting) with tannins evident but not obtrusive. ThisContinue reading “Brancatelli Valle Delle Stelle 2020- great Italian red but needs decanting!”
Category Archives: Italian Wines
Two Great Italians I got to Hang out with this week.
Angelo Negro Onorata Lange Favorita 2022 This wine is sourced from the Langhe region in Piedmont, known as the Favorita del Roero- we know it as Vermentino. Vibrant shimmering greenish-yellow hues with aromas of peach, citrus, honeysuckle, and pear issue an invitation to taste. The palate is tight and focused with crisp mouthwatering acidity wrappedContinue reading “Two Great Italians I got to Hang out with this week.”
Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …
Morellino Di Scansano Tuscan Red 2021 This delightful Italian Red comes from Morellino di Scansano which lies in the Maremma region of coastal Tuscany. This region of Tuscany could just be the most over looked, underappreciated wine regions in all of Italy. It must be a minimum of 85% Sangiovese which is the basis forContinue reading “Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …”
Ellena Winery- Piedmont does it like only Piedmont can.
If you talk with a travel agent, they will tell you there are dozens of things to do and places to see in the picturesque commune of la Morra, with wine tasting at the top of the list. These rolling hills with rows and rows of vineyards and centuries-old hilltop villages with snow-capped mountains inContinue reading “Ellena Winery- Piedmont does it like only Piedmont can.”
Four Excellent Wines from a 600-year-old Winery- Mazzei.
There is so much history with this family, it’s crazy. Established in 1435, they have been making wine in Tuscany for nearly 600 years. Can you imagine for a minute the same family nurturing the same vineyards for 25 generations? That is a serious commitment. As a matter of interest, their ancestors were the firstContinue reading “Four Excellent Wines from a 600-year-old Winery- Mazzei.”
Malvira Roero Arneis 2022- Is Arneis Italy’s Unsung Hero?
Just a little about the winery. The Damonte family established Malvira in 1950 farming and selling for use in bulk wine. In 1975 the focus shifted to producing quality wine and the aim has been achieved over the intervening years. Today, their entire production comes from six distinct vineyards spread over 40 hectares and isContinue reading “Malvira Roero Arneis 2022- Is Arneis Italy’s Unsung Hero?”
Villa Puccini Governo All’Uso Tuscano 2022
This is a blend of predominately Sangiovese with a splash of Ciliegiolo, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which they allow to hang a little longer, and dry on the vine. Governo usually refers to the Government but, in this case, it refers to an old vinification process that is mainly used, and presumably developed in Tuscany. RelatedContinue reading “Villa Puccini Governo All’Uso Tuscano 2022”
The 2022 Harvest in Italy has been called the ‘Harvest to End All Harvests’
This has been compared to the 1828, 1947, 1967, 1994, and 2011 harvests. The 2022 Harvest has been described as a ‘miracle harvest’ and will first show up in the US with Rosé, Whites, and then Reds which will trickle in over the next 5 years. The question is, could this be the greatest HarvestContinue reading “The 2022 Harvest in Italy has been called the ‘Harvest to End All Harvests’”
Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.
Their new releases of wines dubbed 1 CRU DI BERTANI are exceptional wines reflecting both their attitude to winemaking and the unique vineyards the grapes are sourced from. Two important labels have birthed out of this new project and their desire to produce wines that are extraordinary drinking wines that reflect the classic Valpolicella style.Continue reading “Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.”
Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.
Their new releases of wines dubbed 1 CRU DI BERTANI are exceptional wines reflecting both their attitude to wine making and the unique vineyards the grapes are sourced from. Two important labels have birthed out of this new project and their desire to produce wines that are extraordinary drinking wines that reflect the classic ValpolicellaContinue reading “Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.”
Vine to Table 