Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni, 2014 Chianti (DOCG)

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni, 2014 Chianti (DOCG), $12.99-$15.99, 88 points, poured an unusually deep Burgundy red color with an obligatory wine ring and considerable draping.
Soft floral aroma was perfectly balanced with shy black cherry and teased wild red raspberry.
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a moderate layer of tannins carried a nice balance of red raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by oak and truffle notes.
Finished quite well on red pepper spice and a spot-on 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spaghetti in a rich Italian Marinara sauce.

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Chianti, (Riserva) Italy's Classic Wine

 Chianti, (Riserva) Italy's Classic Wine!

Chianti Red Wine Stuff by Wine-intro.

Bindi Sergardi Al Canapo 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, $19.55-$22.99, 87 points

Bolla 2010 Chianti, $6.99-$9.99, 85 points (DOCG)

Fontella 2016 Chianti (DOCG), $9.34-$13.99, 89 points

Fontella 2019 Chianti (DOCG), $10.99-$14.99, 86 points

Gaetano D'Aquino 2021 Chianti Riserva DOCG, $7.99 (Trader Joe's), 88 points

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni, 2014 Chianti (DOCG), $12.99-$15.99, 88 points

Melini 2021 Chianti (Riserva) DOCG, $14.44-19.99, 89 points

La Pergola D'Antonio D.O.C.G. 2012 Chianti, $11.70-$12.99, 84+ points

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Italian White Wines (Many White Wines)

Arneis:
Albesia Roero 2016 Arneis (DOCG), $13.99-$15.99, 92 points

Castello di Neive Montebertotto 2024 Arneis (DOC) Langhe Piedmont, Italy, $18.69-$23.99, 91 points
Elvio Tintero Langhe 2014 Arneis, $7.64-$8.99, 87 points

Blends:
Anselmi 2013 San Vincenzo (Italy), $5.99-$10.99 (375ml), 87 points

Donnafugata "Anthilia" 2012 Catarratto And White Wine blend (Sicily), $12.56-$13.95, 84+ points

Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Gorgona, Costa Toscana IGT, 2014 White Wine (Italy), $84.99-$169.99, 95 points

Tasca d'Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate 2014 

White Wine (Sicily, Italy), D.O.C., $15.99-$19.99, 90 points

Villa Antinori Toscana 2024 White Wine IGT, $17.15-$22.00, 90 points


Cataratto: Casa Girelli Lamura Organico 2015 Cataratto Bianco Sicilia (IGT), Sicily, Italy, $8.99-$14.99, 84 points
Marchesi de

Chardonnay (Italy)

(Cortese di Gavi)

Falanghina:
Tenuta Rocca Dei Leoni Campania 2009 100% Falanghina, $11.70-$15.99, 88 points

Fiano:
Mastroberardino 2019 Fiano di Avellino (DOCG), $14.44-$16.99, 88 points

Frascati (town of)
Fontana Candida Frascati (town of) 2015 Secco DOC White Wine, Italy, $7.99-$9.99, 88 points

Gavi: see Cortese/Gavi

Grechetto:
Arnaldo Caprai Grecante 2015 Grechetto, $16,14-$18.99, 90 points

Greco (Di Tufo)
Mastroberardino 2019 Greco Di Tufo DOCG, $13.59-$15.99, 91 points

Grillo:
Cantina Colomba Bianca Vitese 2016 Grillo (Sicily, Italy), $8.49-$19.99, 88 points

Moscato-Moscadello:

Bartenura Kosher 2018 Moscato (DOCG), $15.99, 90 points

Bartenura Kosher 2022 Moscato D'Asti (DOCG), $13.59-$18.99, 90 points

Bella Bolle 2020 Moscato D'Asti DOCG, $5.99-$8.99, 86 points

Blu Giovello Trevenezie Moscato IGT, $13.05-$14.99, 88 points

Capanna 2023 Moscadello di Montalcino DOC, $19.12-$24.99, 93 points

Casarito Acquesi 2022 Moscato D'Asti, $9.59-$11.99, 87 points
Castello Del Poggio Delle Venezie NV Moscato (IGT), $9.99-$11.99, 89 points

Castello Del Poggio, Veneto NV Moscato (IGT), $10.36-$13.99, 87 points

Cavit Trevenezie 2023 Moscato IGT, $7.64-$9.99, 85 points
Donnafugata "Lighea" IGT 2013 Zibibbo (Moscato d'Alessandria), $20.66-$22.95, 87 points
Marchesi Di Barolo Zagara 2014 Moscato D'Asti (DOCG), $9.49-$17.99, 89 points

Marenco Strev 2019 Moscato d'Asti (DOCG), $12.59-$13.99, 88 points

Movendo Moscato NV IGT, $9.59-$13.99, 90 points
Pitule Neirano 2010 Moscato D'Asti Italian White Wine, $14.07-$15.99, 90 points

Paolo Saracco 2016 Moscato Bianco (d'Asti DOCG), $15.99-$18.99, 89 points

Paolo Saracco 2021 Moscato Bianco (d'Asti DOCG), $10.99-$16.99, 87 points

Primo Amore Provincia Di Pavia NV Moscato (IGT), $10.39-$14.99, 89 points

Risata D'Asti 2023 Moscato, $11.53, 89 points

Roscato, Trevenezie, 2022 Moscato, $8.79-$12.99, 89 points

Rossino Provincia Di Pavia, 2022 Moscato (IGT), $17.99-$19.99, 92 points

Sara Bee Puglia, Italy N/V Sweet Moscato, $6.99, 89 points

Scagliola Primobacio 2023 Moscato D' Asti DOCG, $10.19-$21.99, 90 points

Stella Rosa L'Originale 2023 Moscato D'Asti DOCG, $11.98, 87 points

StellaTerre Siciliane 2022 Moscato (IGT), $8.94-$12.99, 87 points

Veneto Primo Amore N/V Moscato, $9.99-$12.99, 88 points
Villa Garducci 2015 Moscato D'Asti Italian White Wine (DOCG), $5.94-$12.99, 88 points

Villa Pozzi, Terre Siciliane 2022 Moscato (IGT), $10.39-$14.99, 90 points

Orvieto:
Antinori (Italy) 2010 Orvieto Classico Santa Cristina Campogrande, $9.34-$12.99, 88 points

Pecorino:
Vigna Madre Kriya Terre Di Chieti-Abruzzo 2023 Pecorino White Wine IGP, $10.57-$14.99, 88 points
Vigna madre Famiglia Di Carlo, Kriya, 2024 Pecorino IGP, $11.90-$16.00, 89 points

Pinot Bianco:
Kettmeir Alto Adige-Südtirol 2017 Pinot Bianco (DOC), $16.21-$21.99, 91 points

Pinot Grigio (Italy)

Prosecco (Italian Dry, Extra Dry, and Brut White Sparkling Wines)

Riesling:
Cantina Zaccagnini 2014 Riesling (Colline Pescaresi IGT, Abruzzo, Italy), $7.64-$18.99, 87 points
Mezzacorona Trentino, Italy D.O.C. Riesling, 2 for $10.00-$10.99 each, 86 points

Sangiovese (Red Wine Without the Skin):
Capanna SanGioBi 2024 Toscana White Sangiovese IGT, $21.25-$28.00, 91 points

Sauvignon Blanc:

Pighin Terre Di Risano Grave de Friuli, Italy 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (D.O.C.), $10.19-$22.99, 89 points

Soave: (at least 70% Garganega, and dollops of Trebbiano, and/or Chardonnay)

Balestri Valda 2022 Soave Classico (DOC), $18.99-$20.99, 91 points

Casaponte 2023 Soave Classico DOC, $5.99, 86 points

Guerrieri Rizzardi 2020 Soave (DOC), $15.29-$17.99, 91 points

Inama Veneto, Italy, 2020 (Vin) Soave Classico, DOC, $11.99-$17.99, 87 points
La Fiera 2014 Soave, $13.59-$16.99, 85+ points
Masi Levarie 2012 Soave (Italy), $11.49-$24.99, 85+ points
Pieropan 2009 Soave, So-Ah-Ve (Italy), $11.90-$17.99 (I paid $13.59), 87 points

Rossino 2023 Soave DOC, $6.37-$16.99, 86 points
Tenuta Santa Maria Alla Pieve 'Lepia' 2014 Soave (Veneto, Italy), $13.59-$16.99, 88 points

Vignealte Zeni 2024 Soave Classico DOC, $15.99-$17.99, 90 points

Villa Molino 2021 Soave Classico (DOC), $11.99, 86 points

Trebbiano:
Ca 'dei Frati Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) 2018 Lugana DOC, $16.99-$19.99, 92 points
Masciarelli 2015 Trebbiano D'Abruzzo (Italy) $9.34-$12.99, 87 points

Masciarelli D'Abruzzo 2020 Trebbiano (DOC), $12.74-$16.99, 89 points

Verdicchio:
La Monacesca 2014 DOC Verdicchio di Matelica (Italy), $17.59-$21.99, 90 points

Vermentino White Wine

Vernaccia:
Palagetto 2014 Vernaccia Di San Gimignano (Italy), $14.99-$17.99, 88 points
San Quirico di San Gimignano 2010 Vernaccia, $11.89-$15.99, 87 points

Zibibbo
Magaddino Terre Siciliane 2022 Zibibbo IGP, $13.01-$17.99, 88 points

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Banfi 2014 Chianti Classico (DOCG)

Banfi 2014 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $11.04-$14.99, 87 points, was a bright red wine color with a clear wine ring.
Aromatic red fruit nose accented with a hint of cedar was pretty straight-forward.
Medium-bodied with good acidity and thin tight tannins managed red fruit, blueberry, and black tea flavors.
Finished a bit astringent on developing tannins, an easy 12.5% alcohol, and cherry flavors.
Paired well with my Chicken Cacciatore.

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Honig Napa Valley Bartolucci Vineyard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Honig Napa Valley Bartolucci Vineyard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, $67.59-$84.49, 94 points, poured broadly black trailing deep purple/red at the clear wine ring and heavily draped glass bowl.
Profuse and intense aromas of Crème de cassis, cedar, and plum were almost overwhelmingly good.
The full body embraced the now rich lush tannins supported by good acidity and a bounty of black currant, clove, cedar, black olives, and plum flavors.
Finished long on blackberry liqueur, warm spices, a hint of pomegranate, and a spot-on 14.9% alcohol.
Big and bold 100% single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Paired perfectly with my spinach, potatoes, and beef Goulash.


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Fattoria Le Pupille Elisabetta Geppetti 'Poggio Valente', Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG (Italy)

Fattoria Le Pupille Elisabetta Geppetti 'Poggio Valente', Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG (Italy), $31.44-$36.99, 93 points, poured a slightly cloudy ruby red 'swirl' with a clear wine ring and sticky glass sheeting.
Smells of pomegranate, red raspberry, plum, dusty earth, dried herbs, and a soft floral vibe were excellent.
Full-bodied with mouthwatering acidity and developing firm grainy tannins carried rich flower flavors, seamless red fruit flavors, hints of plum, subtle hints of bay leaf, and black tea late on the tongue.
Finished long on the trailing palate, bourbon notes, hot spices, and a potent 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Mexican cuisine.
Varietals were 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot.

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Morellino di Scansano (Sangiovese, Region of Scansano)

Morellino di Scansano, mor ay lee'-no dee scahn zah', (Sangiovese, Region of Scansano), must typically be at least 85% Sangiovese with up to 15% other DOCG approved varietals.

Cecchi La Mora 2013 Morellino Di Scansano (DOCG), $14.99-$17.99, 89 points

Cecchi La Mora 2011 Morellino Di Scansano Riserva (DOCG), $7.99-$16.99, 90 points

Cecchi Val Delle Rose 2009 Morellino Di Scansano Riserva, $16.99-$21.99, 87+ points

Doga Delle Clavule 2015 Morellino Di Scansano (DOCG), $9.34-$19.99, 88 points

Fattoria di Magliano Heba Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2010 Sangiovese Red Wine, $14.44-$19.99, 91 points

Fattoria Le Pupille Elisabetta Geppetti 'Poggio Valente', Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG (Italy), $31.44-$36.99, 93 points

Poggio alle Sughere 2008 Morellino di Scansano, $14.44-$18.99, 91 points

Rocca delle Macie 'Campomaccione' 2012 Morellino di Scansano (DOCG), $7.99-$15.99, 88 points

Val delle Rose Poggio al Leone Riserva 2013 Morellino di Scansano (DOCG), $11.47-$26.99, 88 points

Val Delle Roso 2021 Morellino Di Scansano DOCG, $12.74-$24.99, 90 points


Chianti, Italy's Classic Wine
Chianti Classico (Italy's Flagship Red Wine)           
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Chianti Classico Riserva, Sangiovese With Class!

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