The Wonderful Wines of Italy
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The Wonderful Wines of Italy 'Un Cordiale Benvenuto ai Meravigliosi Vini Italiani' Region Wines Page Red Wines Tuscany Chianti _____________________________________________________________________________ 2 Super Tuscan __________________________________________________________________ 3 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ____________________________________ 4 Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino ______________________________ 5 Piedmont Barolo ______________________________________________________________________________ 6 Barbaresco ______________________________________________________________________ 8 Other red wines of Piedmont _______________________________________ 9 Veneto Amarone and Valpolicella Ripasso _____________________________ 9 Other regions Red wines _____________________________________________________________________ 11 White Wines - From all regions ______________________________ 12 Sparkling Wines - Metodo Classico, Spumante____ 13 Dessert Wines ____________________________________________________________ 14 Wine Rating Scores and Tasting Notes are from publications such as ‘Wine Spectator’ - ‘Wine Advocate’ - ‘Wine Enthusiast’ 75-79 is average, 80-89 is good to very good, 90-94 is outstanding, 95-100 a classic wine [Type text] Bin - Vintage - Wine Producer - Price - Wine rating Chianti From the region of Tuscany, Chianti is produced in seven distinct sub zones, including the original core area of Chianti Classico. Its major grape variety is Sangiovese. As of 1995 the new Italian laws allow producers to market pure Sangiovese as Chianti Classico with the option to blend up to fifteen percent of other approved varieties. Chianti is made in two basic styles, one is Normale, the regular Chianti, that is meant to be drunk young and is more fresh and straightforward. The second style is Riserva that is aged before release and is usually more concentrated and tannic. 86a 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva _____________________________________________________ Marchesi Antinori 51.50 91 Wonderful ripe cherry fruit and smoky cedary aromas, integrated mildly dusty tannins. 215 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ____________________________________________________________Castello Banfi 42.50 90 Deep cherry and leather flavors with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, lingering finish. 100 2006 Chianti Rufina ‘Riserva del Don’ ______________________________________ Az. Ag. Colognole 52.00 91 The palate offers flavors of red currant, raspberry and spicecake, Hints of licorice and tar. 102b 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva ___________________________________________________ Badia a Coltibuono 53.00 92 Firm dark berry, red cherry flavors are precise, unfolding to reveal sweet raspberry nuances. 169 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Rancia’ ______________________________________ Fattoria di Felsina 55.50 96 Bursts onto the palate in a big, brooding expression of Sangiovese from Castelnuova. 235 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ____________________________________________________ Fattoria di Felsina 44.50 91 Emerges with hints of licorice, leather, wild cherries. Gains volume, depth in the glass. 62 2007 Chianti Classico ____________________________________________________________Castello di Fonterutoli 49.00 92 Medium to full-bodied, good concentration of black fruit, hint of vanilla on the palate. 227 2008 Chianti Rufina Riserva ‘Nipozzano’ _________________________ Marchesi de’Frescobaldi 42.00 91 Berry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fine tannins, a balanced finish. 94 2005 Chianti Classico __________________________________________________________________ Il Molino di Grace 42.00 90 Layers of complexity to the flavors of ripe plum and strawberry. Finishes with firm tannins. 54 2005 Chianti Classico ____________________________________________________________ Castello di Monastero 43.00 92 Appealing rusticity of cool forest spice and high-toned cherry flavors. 29 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva ________________________________________________ Castello di Monsanto 41.00 91 Black cherries, ripe plums and spices come together with big tannins in the long finish. 60 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva _________________________________________________________ Tenuta Nozzole 43.50 90 A mid-weight elegant style with flavors of red cherries, sweet herbs and licorice. 140 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva __________________________________________________ Castello di Querceto 44.00 91 Medium to full-bodied, loaded with black cherries, violets and grilled herbs. 232 2006 Chianti Classico ______________________________________________________________ Castello di Rampolla 51.00 92 Rich, full-bodied style with scents of earthiness, spices and French oak that add complexity. 95 2006 Chianti Classico ‘Castello di Brolio’ ______________________________________ Barone Ricasoli 72.00 96 . A powerful and rich red, with blackberry, milk chocolate and cherry character. Full and soft. 36 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Rocca Guicciarda’ ____________ Barone Ricasoli 49.00 90 . Notes of ripe cherry and milk chocolate, lingering spice tones, solid structure, silky tannins. 186 2007 Chianti Classico ____________________________________________________________ Rocca di Montegrossi 47.50 91 This dense, full-bodied wine reveals flavors of black cherry and flowers, satisfying length. 230 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Ducale Oro [gold foil label]’ ____________________ I.L.Ruffino 55.00 95 Very dark ruby-red with a good sweetness to its dark fruit, coffee and licorice flavors. 231 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Ducale’ _________________________________________________ I.L.Ruffino 46.50 90 Full-bodied, silky tannins, rich core of raspberry fruit, lemony acidity. Proprietor’s recommendation 2 [Type text] Bin - Vintage - Wine Producer - Price - Wine rating 45 2007 Chianti Rufina Riserva ‘Bucerchiale’ ________________________________Fattoria Selvapiana 49.50 91 Solid and well structured. Full-bodied, with rich, silky tannins and a long, long finish. 82 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Croce’ __________________________________________________ Terrabianca 49.00 92 Medium-bodied, hovers on the palate with red cherries, flowers, mint and French oak.. 104 2003 Chianti Classico Riserva ______________________________________________________________________ Toscolo 41.50 90 Ripe expression of dark fruit, smooth texture, good length, note of sweetness on finish. 103 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Agostino Petri’ _____________ Castello di Vicchiomaggio 44.00 90 Boasts black cherry and plum notes backed by a firm structure. Tannins emerge on the finish. 67 2007 Chianti Classico ‘Gherardino’ ___________________________________________ Villa Vignamaggio 47.00 90 Ripe in style, balanced in its oak, it has black cherries, minerals, spices and leather. 107 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva ____________________________ Fattoria Viticcio 48.50 93 A serious, dense, full-bodied palate of ripe fruits and silky tannins, with a long finish. Super Tuscan - Vino da Tavola Today some of Italy's greatest wines do not qualify for "denominazione di origine contollata" status, but are labeled and sold as humble "vini da tavola". Nowhere is there a greater profusion of such wines than in Tuscany where they are sometimes known as the Super Tuscan. These "Designer Wines", that reflects the producer’s character and that of their estate, often are made from Sangiovese or Cabernet Sauvignon or a blend of each. Other grape varieties such as Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah also may be part of the wine’s blend. Generally these wines are barrique aged with flavors that are oak influenced. The wines below are listed by grape varietals and blends 71 2006 Perlato del Bosco __________________________________________________________________ Az. Ag. Tua Rita 67.50 93 Sangiovese, Cabernet. Deep, dense, infused dark blueberries, spices and French oak. 236 2009 Bere ________________________________________________________________________________________ Fattoria Viticcio 39.00 90 Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot. Boasting dark cherry and berry aromas and flavors. 89 2009 Tignanello ___________________________________________________________________________ Marchesi Antinori 93.00 94 Sangiovese, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied, chewy yet polished tannins. Excellent. 38b 2008 Lucente _____________________________________________________________________________________ Luce della Vite 51.50 90 Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet. Laced with dark fruit, spices, mocha and licorice. 138b 2007 Aragone ________________________________________________________________________________ Poggio La Mozza 54.00 92 Sangiovese, Alicante, Syrah, Carignan. The wine hints at a Southern Rhone style. 58 2009 Le Sughere _______________________________________________________________________ Rocca di Frassinello 56.00 91 Sangioveto, Merlot, Cabernet. A fabric of vibrant dark fruit in this intense supple red. 93 2003 Nemo _________________________________________ Castello Monsanto 61.50 94 Cabernet. Sweet scents of French oak meld into blueberries and licorice. Creamy finish. 96 2007 Sassicaia ______________________________________________________________________________ Tenuta San Guido 170.00 95 Cabernet, Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied and balanced with silky tannins and plenty of fruit. 219b 2007 Sammarco ______________________________________________________________________ Castello dei Rampola 105.00 97 Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot. A dazzling bouquet leads to layers of rich dark fruit. 27 2004 Filare 18 ___________________________________________________________________________________