Greek Agiorgitiko, good in any glass
I once lived in a NYC neighborhood so Greek that even ATMs defaulted to Greek. We ate a lot of tasty Greek food and drank a lot of good Greek wine.
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Seméli 2022 “Feast” Peloponnese Agiorgitiko is a clear reddish-purple color with rosy glints at the edges. A tasty mix of fresh fruit aromas rise from the glass: blueberries and strawberries and juicy cherries in a happy dance. All the fruit comes across in the flavor in a firm structure of brisk acidity, with light tannic astringency joining the chorus in a long, clean finish.
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Ripasso: Turbocharged Valpolicella!
There’s a lot to like about Valpolicella, the light, tasty red from the pretty hill country north of Verona. But no one ever accused it of being a big red wine.
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What’s good from the Loire? I can hear you yelling “Chenin Blanc!” That makes sense. But let’s not overlook the potential of Loire Sauvignon Blanc.
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White grapefruit aromas lead in this fresh and appealing Touraine Sauvignon Blanc from Tierry Chardon, followed by more subtle notes of fresh-cut grass that characterize the variety. Mixed citrus flavors emerge with balanced, crisp acidity that lingers in a long, refreshing finish. Made from organically grown grapes,it is fermented with ambient yeast, and uses minimal sulfiting.
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Follow this Wine-Searcher link to discover Sauvignon Blanc and browse the global variety of this white grape. Read article.
Though Umbria is known for its red wines, like Sagrantino, it produces some excellent white wines. One of Neil’s favorites is made from the Trebbiano Spolentino grape, a grape known for its aromatic qualities and its sustained acidity. He reports on two recent wines made by the from this white grape from the Tenuta Alzaturan vineyard. Read article.
Beaujolais, geographically, is part of Burgundy. But does it taste like Burgundy? Well, Burgundy’s long-ago Duke Philip the Bold hated it. But …
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Last week we celebrated a tasty, rather pricey California Sangiovese. Today let’s go back to the source to enjoy a good, affordable basic Chianti.
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Dark garnet in color and made from a blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% indigenous Tuscan red grapes, Castello di Gabbiano Chianti fits the definition of a good, affordable, food-friendly basic Chianti. It shows Chianti’s typical aromas of dried cherries and ripe black cherries with back notes of spring violets and freshly turned earth. Tart cherry flavors carry over with brisk acidity and palatable tannins.
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Here is Wine-Searcher’s Sangiovese page, with a portfolio of wines and vendors.
This Wine-Searcher page offers brief information about Cavaliere d’Oro (also known as Castello di Gabbiano) and a portfolio of wines from this historic wine producer of Tuscany that dates back to the 10th Century. Read article.
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling: Some of most beloved wine grapes are planted around the world. Chianti’s Sangiovese, not so much.
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