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Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend

October 23, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4.5 / 5)
Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend Super Tuscan Red blend from Italy. Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Nice ruby complexion. Medium bodied. A lot of cherry and a little oaky on the nose. Cherry and a hint of raspberry in the mouth with a slightly smoky flavor. Very dry and medium balanced with medium tannins. Smooth with a very nice finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with pasta, pizza, beef and cheese. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Bellini Chianti Rufina Reserva 2017

October 5, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Rufina, Italy. Nice red complexion. Medium bodied. Cherry and oak on the nose. Black cherry, plum and spice in the mouth. Dry and a little oaky with medium tannins and a light, well balanced finish. Goes down easy. Pairs with steak, pasta and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $16.99.

Poggio Al Casone Toscana 2014

September 28, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (5 / 5)
Red blend from Toscana, Italy. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Nice ruby red color. Medium bodied. Cherry, tobacco and oak on the nose. Mix of cherry, strawberry, vanilla, mint and hint of oak in the mouth. Surprisingly smooth with medium tannins. Dry, with a nice finish. Pairs with grilled meats and lasagna. May be served with food or on its own. 13% ABV. Price: $10.99.

Piccini Poggio Alto 2017 Toscano

August 31, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4 / 5)
Red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Organically farmed. Grapes are hand harvested. Dark red complexion. Mediuml bodied. A lot of cherry and a little raspberry on the nose. Jammy notes of Cherry, raspberry, blackberry and caramel in the mouth. Oaky, earthy and medium bold. Smooth with medium tannins. Fairly dry, with a hint of sweetness on the tongue and a nice, long finish. Pairs with pasta, pizza, burger, and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.

Poggio Al Tufo 2017 Rompicollo

August 25, 2024 by Rick

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.

Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico

August 24, 2024 by Rick

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.

Val delle Rose Morellino 2018

August 17, 2024 by Rick

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.

DWR-248 – Italian Chianti and Ice Cream with Open Chat

July 22, 2024 by Rick

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

July 20, 2024 by Rick

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.

DWR-204 – Sangiovese from Italy, North Carolina Mead and Amazon hot cocoa

May 29, 2023 by Rick

This is the two hundred fourth episode of the live winestream. I open, taste, and review a Sangiovese from Italy! We also toast national days. Plus, a mead from North Carolina, a hot cocoa from Amazon, and dad jokes.

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