by Jacob Sangiovese is one of my favorite grapes. Traditionally from Tuscany in Italy, Sangiovese is a robust grape that can be used to make wines similar in body to California Cabernets, Bordeaux, and Spanish Tempranillo. While Sangiovese is now grownContinue readingFrescobaldi Remole 2008
by Vincent J. Cannato It is hard to feel bad for the Lombardy region of Italy. It is one of the wealthiest regions in the country. Its capital, Milan, is a center for fashion and finance and the area isContinue readingSampling the Wines of Lombardy
1/2008 SANTA CHRISTINA SANGIOVESE 2005Watery, light on flavor, a yawner from Italy. (Rating **3/4)
11/2006 COLLEPINO RED WINE 2005This blend of sangiovese and merlot retails for $9 and provides great bang for the buck. One might conceptualize Collepino as a house wine- it’s low-priced, light, a little fruity, and can be slurped down withoutContinue reading