Archive for July 2nd, 2008

Tuscan hit parade

Posted in July 2nd, 2008

by Ray in Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Italy, Montalcino, Sangiovese, Tuscany

2 great producers and 2 classic wines.
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG 2004
There’s some appropriate barnyard notes tied into the tart cherry and lightly tannic palate. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera and 2% Colorino, aged for one year in small oak barrels. Bottled by the Mazzei family in Castellina in Chianti 13.5% $27.95 at Traverso’s [...]

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From raisins

Posted in July 2nd, 2008

by Ray in Corvina, Italy, Valpolicella, Veneto

Corteforte Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassato 2004
The smell of raisins is definitely there in a silky, sweet-appearing palate. The wine is dry but the fruit is amped up so that it appears sweet, unless there is a touch of sub-threshold RS. The Vigneti di Bertarole is planted to 65% Corvina and Corvinone, 25% Molinara and 10% [...]

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Suave and classic

Posted in July 2nd, 2008

by Ray in Garganega, Italy, Soave, Veneto

Pieropan Soave Classico DOC Estate Grown & Bottled 2006
In previous vintages this wine has been quite fresh and clean. Again it is this vintage with sweet floral and perfume and a light-bodied, dry palate. The grapes are 90% Garganega and 10% Trebbiano and the wine sees no oak. Bottled in Soave 12% $19.95 at Traverso’s [...]

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