Castello di Bossi Berardo 2020 Chianti Classic Riserva DOCG

 

Castello di Bossi Berardo 2020 Chianti Classic Riserva DOCG, $23.79-$29.99, 92 points, poured an opaque pomegranate red with a bleeding meniscus and many stained legs.
Aromas of perfumed red fruit, earth notes, evergreens, and a hint of milk chocolate were rich.
More than medium-bodied, bone-dry, showed bright acidity, firm but comfortable tannins, and a luscious truffle/earthy flavor profile nuanced with red raspberry and cayenne pepper.
Finished long on the fading palate, iron, a hint of mint, and a big 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Italian Margarita pizza.

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Rossino 2023 Soave DOC

 

Rossino 2023 Soave DOC, $6.37-$16.99, 86 points, was a dark brass color graying midway towards the glass rim.
The aromas were very soft hints of lemon juice and tart apple notes.
Not a weak Soave, not an expressive Soave, but a serviceable white table wine without offense, but without any excitement either. The acidity was good; the upfront palate was weak but gathered flavor notes commensurate with the aromas plus a whisper of grass and ginger.
Finished fair and with a reasonable 12.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my baked haddock filet.

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Bodegas Fuentespina Finca La Luna Old Vines 2019 Ribera Del Duero Riserva Red Wine

 

Bodegas Fuentespina Finca La Luna Old Vines 2019 Ribera Del Duero Riserva Red Wine, $20.35-$49.99, 93 points, poured core black grading to a burgundy red color with a bleeding meniscus and heavy stained legs.
The earthy plum aromas were overwhelmed with the smell of alcohol.
This Ribera Del Duero Riserva Tempranillo red wine was a soft full-bodied dry red wine with comfortable round tannins and rich flavors of strawberry, plum, loam, and hot pepper.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of mint, and a well-balanced 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spice-rubbed bone-in rib eye steak.
The problem with this wine is it tastes so good it's hard to stop drinking it.

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Tommasi Poggio AL Tufo Toscana 2018 Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Tommasi Poggio AL Tufo Toscana 2018 Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon, $13.59-$19.99, 90 points, poured a light rosewood red with a still broad clear meniscus and a torrent of glass tears.
Aromas of soft shoe polish, coffee, and loam were innocuous.
This Toscana was typically full-bodied, showed good acidity, supportive tannins, and delicious flavors of black cherry, plums, mint, and loam accented by an enlivened spiciness.
Finished long on the trailing palate and well-balanced and welcome 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my barbequed lamb and chocolate dessert.

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Me Musing Italy

 Me musing about Italian wines is a thought or two concerning a comment I heard the other day, whether it is true of only Italy or not, seems absurd when one is familiar with vino-centric Francophiles, but regardless, my musing concerns my own preoccupation with Italian wines, and that's despite the fact that few followers of my blog are Italian.
 I find myself most excited when buying Italian wines, I think it is because of consistent quality, variety of wine varietals, availability, and value.
Italy is the number one wine producer in the world, and though when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah-Shiraz, Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and excepting Primitivo, Zinfandel, all of which I look elsewhere.

 I think when it comes to wine, Italian wines are the true romance wines, the familial wines, and the food friendly wines.
Just me musing~

My links and lists of Italian wines tasted and reviewed:

Barbera from Italy, The Everyday Red Wine.

Barbaresco, Barolo, and the Enigma of the Nebbiolo Grape Produced in Piedmont Italy

Brunello di Montalcino (sanguis Jovis "the blood of Jove")

Chianti, (Riserva) Italy's Classic Wine

Chianti Classico (Italy's Flagship Red Wine)

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangiovese With Class

Italian Red Wines (Blended- IGT etcetera)

Italian White Wines (Many White Wines)

Montefalco Sagrantino

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Red Wine

Morellino di Scansano (Sangiovese, Region of Scansano)

Negroamaro Red Wine (DOC)

Primitivo (Italian Zinfandel Wines)

Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby sisters

Valpolicella another Italian Red Wine

Vino Nobile (Rosso) di Montepulciano

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Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG

 

Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG, $19.55-$22.99, 92 points, poured a deep cranberry red with a broad clear meniscus and copious stained legs.
The aroma of a soft perfumed Bourbon was nicely accented with red raspberry and strawberry with subtle dried sweet herbs, reminiscent of Brunello.
This 2021 Chianti Classico (a very good year) was nearly full-bodied, showed bright acidity, fine grainy tannins, and delicious flavors of truffle, plums, loam, and a hot cayenne pepper. Quite a tight and angular red wine finishing long on pepper and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol with a hint of mint.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti and meatballs.

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Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Cooper Hill, Willamette Valley, 2021 Pinot Noir

 

Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Cooper Hill, Willamette Valley, 2021 Pinot Noir, $12.74-$14.99, 89 points, poured a deep ruby red with a broad clear meniscus and sticky stained legs. 
The aromas were rich black cherry, a hint of cinnamon, and a pleasant floral vibe.
I'm telling you upfront that this a Pinot Noir with a quality FAR above its price point: medium-bodied, showed good acidity, delivered early palate easy tannins, tight but tasty flavors reflective of the aromas with good spiciness.
Finished a tad astringent, developing noticeable tannins, a whisper of red raspberry and a deceptive 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my pedestrian hamburger.

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