Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Red blend from Tuscany, Italy. 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Strong aromas of raspberry with a hint of cherry, earth and clay on the nose. Raspberry, cherry and blackberry and a hint of tobacco in the mouth. Oaky and medium bold. Light to medium tannins. Dry and surprisingly smooth with a nice finish. Easy to drink. Pairs with red meat, white meat and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Italian wine
Montresor Rustego Rosso Veneto 2019
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Corvina red wine from Italy. Deep ruby red complexion. Medium bodied. Strong aromas of raspberry, cherry and strawberry on the nose. Strong cherry, raspberry and strawberry in the mouth. Earthy and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Very dry and smooth with a long, fruity finish. Pairs with steak, pasta and cheese. 12.5% ABV. Price: $10.99.
Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico
Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Earthy aromas of cherry, raspberry and plum on the nose. Earthy with cherry and plum in the mouth. Oaky and medium bold. Lots of tannins. A little sweet on the tongue and very dry in the mouth with a long finish. Pairs well with pasta, pizza and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Ercole Barbera del Monferrato 2019
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Barbera red wine from Piemonte, Italy. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry and leather on the nose. A lot of cherry and leather with a hint of plum and blueberry in the mouth. Earthy and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a decent finish. Easy to drink. Pairs very well with pasta and cheese. 1 Liter bottle. 12.5% ABV. Price: $11.99.
Stella Rosa Black
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Semi-sparkling red wine from Italy. Bottle has a nutrition label. Recommended serving size 5 fl. oz. and 110 calories per serving. Deep dark, semi-sparkling complexion. Looks full bodied yet tastes light to medium bodied. Rich mix of berries and chocolate on the nose. Fruit forward and juicy eclectic mix of berries, with blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, cherry and strawberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Tastes more like a handful of Skittles than wine. Carbonated and semi-sweet with light tannins and a very light finish. Easy to drink with cheese and dessert or on its own. Best served as a dessert wine. 5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Luigi Giordano Langhe Rosso 2019
Rating: (5 / 5)
Red wine from Piemonte, Italy. 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Arneis. Beautiful light, clear ruby red color. Light bodied. Cherry, raspberry and oak on the nose. Very strong maraschino cherry with raspberry, a little oak and mushroom in the mouth. Medium boldness. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a long finish. Refreshing taste and easy to drink. Vintner recommends chilling the wine to ~60°F before serving. Pairs well with steak, pizza, cheese and appetizers. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Val delle Rose Morellino 2018
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Black cherry on the nose. Black cherry, raspberry and slightly earthy, oaky with a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Medium tannins. Dry and smooth with a nice finish. Pairs well with bbq beef rib, smoked meats, fried chicken, pasta and cheese. Easy to drink. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Verbo Aglianico Del Vulture 2017
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Red wine from Venosa, Italy. Very dark complexion. Full bodied. Black fruits with blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and a hint oak on the nose. Complex flavors of dark fruits, a lot of blackberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Oaky, leathery, tart and very bold. Strong tannins. Rather dry with a medium finish. Pairs with barbeque, smoked sausage and cheese. Decanting recommended. 14% ABV. Price: $14.99.
DWR-248 – Italian Chianti and Ice Cream with Open Chat
This is the two hundred forty-eighth episode of the live winestream. We open a Chianti from Italy! We also toast national days. Plus, ice cream, sprinkles and Open Chat.
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Gaetano D’Aquino 2016 Chianti
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Toscana, Italy. Available from Trader Joe’s. Nice Cranberry color complexion. Medium bodied. Aromas of red fruit, with cherry, strawberry, and oak on the nose. Strong cherry with strawberry, cranberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Earthy and oaky. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with higher acidity and a short finish. Pairs well with barbeque, grilled steak, pasta and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $5.99.