Fazi Battaglia Sangiovese 2007

February 17th, 2010 Chuck Posted in Italy, Sangiovese No Comments »

Yes, another bottle that proves that Italian wine always goes with Italian food. It’s a good sangiovese at a good price, worth a try any day.

Warning: This bottle is so Italian you may be inclined to make your own tomato sauce.

Tip: Serve slightly chilled
At a Glance
Taste plum, sour cherry, light oak
Smell pomegranate, sour cherry, light oak
Food italian
Sweetness dry
Price $10.95
LCBO# 326306
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Ruffino Il Ducale 2005

June 21st, 2009 Chuck Posted in Italy, Sangiovese No Comments »

Here’s a great example of a Super Tuscan done right. This IGT wine is only IGT because it bent the rules slightly but it was worth it. A very close cousin to chianti, this bottle will pair well with any Italian food or bbq’d red meat. Overall it’s nice and round, medium to full bodied with smooth tannins.
Blend is: 60% sangiovese, 25% merlot and 15% syrah
Tip: tulip glass
At a Glance
Taste dark cherry, chocolate, cigar box
Smell plum, cherry, warm spice
Food grilled red meat, ravioli
Sweetness dry
Price $19.80
LCBO# 27797
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Casal Thaulero Sangiovese 2007

August 5th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Italy, Sangiovese 1 Comment »

Cruising the isles looking for another IGT overachiever, I bought this bottle. While I wouldn’t make it a favourite, it was worth the $7.10 I paid for it. It was a medium wine all the way from mouthfeel to tannins.
This wine is good, but if you’re looking for sangiovese; be sure to try the nosnob favourite by: Farnese
Tip: tulip glass
At a Glance
Taste sour cherry, red berries,
Smell cherry, berry, espresso
Food hard cheeses
Sweetness dry
Price $7.10
LCBO# 588996
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Farnese Sangiovese Daunia 2006

May 27th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Italy, Sangiovese 1 Comment »

This sangiovese is very well structured for a wine priced under 8 dollars a bottle. Another nice feature of Italian wines is that they’re easy to pair with food, Italian food. Them’s the rules…I don’t make ‘em :)
For another excellent value try this vino by Spinelli ( however we do find the Farnese more refined ). What adds to this bottle’s attractivness is it’s high availability, price point and the wide range of foods it pairs with.
Tip: buy a magnum, it’s great even after being left open on the counter for a day
At a Glance
Taste sour cherry, rhubarb, gentle bitterness
Smell sour cherry, tobacco, leather
Food veal parm, pizza
Sweetness dry
Price $7.40
LCBO# 512327
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