SOMETHING NEW, A “˜FUN-STYLE’ CHIANTI
byI’ve been on a Chianti mission for a few years now ““ and I’ve found, and recommended some fantastic, original/gutsy/earthy/rustic wines. But now, I’ve…
Chianti
FALL DAYS IN A GLASS
byFor me no red wine feels more Fallish than Chianti. Especially one that’s had about five years in-bottle. Not only do you get the…
GREAT DEAL ON EVERYDAY CHIANTI
byMy previous recommendation of the Chianti below obviously did not create a buying frenzy as it’s now discounted. Gotta like that, and naturally now…
CLASSIC CHIANTI IS BACK
byA decade ago, I was critical of Italian red wines as they appeared to be crafting for the North American audience. As in overly…
CECCHI CHIANTI GETS IT RIGHT
byChianti has gone through an identity crisis ““ starting out as rustic and low brow, and then more recently flipping to rich and expensive….
GULPING CHIANTI
byChianti recently went up-scale ““ crafted more for steak than pasta. And priced accordingly. But here’s a traditional light, tangy edition. A gulper for…
Plan an Italian Night!
byMuch of our red wine drinking these days centers around the yummy and the smooth. How can you resist delicious Californians and Chileans! But,…
BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
byI’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
CLASSIC CHIANTI ““ THE ORIGINAL
byMy first sip of this wine took me back a few decades in time when Chianti and Tuscan reds in general were lighter, more…