by Keith S Wallace | bordeaux, Chianti, France, Italy, Piedmonte |
You are invited to the heavyweight bout of the vinosphere. France and Italy are going toe-to-toe in the tasting event of the season. Four rounds of wine against wine action will determine who will claim the coveted title of The Greatest Wine Of All Time. You will not...
by Keith S Wallace | Chianti, wine review | Italian Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
This bottling of Chianti Classico has been hitting up high ratings over the past few years. This vintage may even be better than the 2010 Castelli del Grevepesa Riserva and a notch up from the regular bottling of Chianti I reviewed last year. Aromas of cigar...
by Keith S Wallace | Avignon, Chianti, Chianti Classico Reserva, Cooperative, PLCB, Sangiovese, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | 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 | 2010, Chairman's Selection, Chianti, Fine Wine and Good Spirits, Italian Wine Review, Montalcino, MONTHS, PLCB, Top Wine Regions, value, Wine, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | 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 | 2008, Castello di Fonterutoli, Chairman's Selection, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Reserva, Fine Wine and Good Spirits, Italian, Italy, Mazzei, PLCB, Wine, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | 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,...
