Italians are famous for liking wines with high acidity. But many Italian wines also have tantalizing bitter flavors that give them dimension and personality. This
Tag: Chianti
Budget Wine Battle: Gabbiano Chianti 2014 vs Ruffino Chianti 2013
Two comparably priced, entry-level wines from Chianti by major producers, both with deep roots in the winemaking history of Tuscany. Is one clearly superior? The
Budget Wine: Marchese Di Pani Chianti 2014
I’m ambivalent about publishing negative wine reviews. Who wants to read about “blah”? But books and film receive negative reviews that are informative—why not wine?
Wine Review: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
I love Chianti for one reason. The good ones have dusty, baked earth notes that remind me of country roads on warm summer days. It’s
Budget Wine: Candoni Chianti NV
Among all wines, fine as well as cheap, the contrast between old world and new world is breaking down as an international style using ripe
Budget Wine: Gabbiano Chianti 2011
Get ready for a pucker punch. Not recommended as a sipper but OK for your next pizza night. One of the top wine estates in