/B+
Tasting Note: Chianti Classico, “Istine”, 2020
Comments = I loved the value for money this wine offers because it is simply amazing. Below 20 euros there is nothing to complain about and I cannot recommend it enough.
Final Grade = B+
/A+
Tasting Note: Vigneto Bellavista, Gran Selezione, 2016, Castello di Ama
Comments = This wine offers a beautiful elegance and finesse together with a good body, mouthfeel and a wonderful acidity. The tannins are powerful but not too strong and complete this wine to achieve a balance close to perfection. The finish is long, refined and seducing, centered around black cherry and black plum. This is without any doubt a superb Chianti with a lot of aging potential.
Final Grade = A+
/A-
Tasting Note: Pian di Stio, San Salvatore, 2020
Comments = Fine, fresh andpleasantly mineral. This wine will seduce you by its finesse, elegance, quite lengthy finish and impeccable balance acidity-fruit together with some mineral notes.
Final Grade = A-
/B+
Tasting Note: Ermacora, Pignolo, 2020
Comments = A surprisingly powerful red wine that offers a good balance tannins-aromas with a long complex finish with spicy notes. This wine is really a great occasion to discover a well-made Pignolo wine coming from its region of origin (at a reasonable price given the quality offered.
Final Grade = B+
/A-
Tasting Note: Zero Rosato, Gaglioppo, Brigante, 2020
Comments = A good rosé of gastronomy that should make people discover what Calabria is capable of producing with the autoctonous Gaglioppo grape variety. I was seduced by its precision and fruity profile together with a good level of freshness despite being already 3 years old (quite old for a rosé wine)
Final Grade = A-
/A-
Tasting Note: Zibibbo, “Zhabib”, Hibiscus, 2019
Comments = I loved the balance of this wine, the sweetness is not overwhelming and allows us to enjoy all the complexity and range of aromas of this wine. The hard work behing this true craftman-wine is showing all the potential of this unique terroir.
Final Grade = A-
/A
Tasting Note: Amarone della Valpolicella, Brigaldara Classico, 2016
Comments = I just loved this wine. I cannot recommend it enough especially at that price range. Tje aromatic is sharp and precise. The balance between acidity, aromas and tannins is perfect. It is elegant but still shows some power and length. For me, it is clearly an underrated Amarone. Finally, this Amarone is dry (which is how an Amarone is supposed to be, contrary what I find on the market most of the time) so it is suitable for diabetic people (not like all Amarone unfortunately).
Final Grade = A
/A+
Tasting Note: Vigna del Suolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano, 2016
Comments = Elegant and racy wine that will impress you with its perfect balance between acidity-tannins and aromas. It was just a pleasure to taste it. I cannot recommend this wine enough.
Final Grade = A+
/A
Tasting Note: Terre Alte, Livio Felluga, 2018
Comments = Intense and complex aromatic coupled with a refreshing acidity and mineral notes. There is no doubt that this wine is among the great white wines from Fruili. It is very elegant with a nuanced palate and long finish. Kept under good conditions, this wine has a great aging potential that need to be exploited.
Final Grade = A
/B+
Tasting Note: Gianni Doglia, Barbera d’Asti Boscodonne, 2021
Comments = Elegant and expressive, it has very fruity profile with a perfect balance. Very easy to drink and enjoyable.
Final Grade = B+