by Keith S Wallace | Italian Wine Reviews
An impressive Reserva that offers an increasing level of depth and verve. A classical note of leather ties together aromas of rusty iron and sandalwood. A hefty dose of gritty tannins keeps the fresh dark fruit in check, and an element of burnt sage opens into the... by Keith S Wallace | Wine Reviews
Colli Senesi is the wine region surrounding the Tuscan town of Siena. Two of Chianti’s top wine regions –Montepulciano and Montalcino– are located there. Valdipiatta is a well regarded producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This bottling... by Keith S Wallace | Italian Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
The Mazzei family have a very long history in Chianti, and have expanded their winemaking operations considerably over the past few years, including forays into both Sicily and the Tuscan coast. However, no winery bears their name, which is very curious: in many ways,... by Keith S Wallace | Wine Reviews
Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner, 2005, Alto-Adige Vicentini Agostino Soave “Terre Lunghe”, 2006, Veneto Fattoria di Corsignano Chianti Classico Riserva, 2003, Toscana Fattoria di Fiano “Ugo Bing” Chianti Riserva, 2004, Toscana Duale “Bacco...