2016 Marchesi Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino I have a soft spot for Sangiovese. Chianti is my fall back option, with Brunello rolled out when we feel like something a bit more complex. These Rosso di Montalicino’s, baby Brunello’s I guess, are good value and are often an excellent expression of the grape….
Year: 2020
2014 Elio Altare Barolo
2014 Elio Altare Barolo Finally dipping my toe into the Barolo world. I am a sucker for a tale. Encouraged by this thread I started reading about the region. Early in O’Keefe’s Barolo and Barbaresco she describes a young Elio Altare, frustrated with his father using old, dirty botti to make the wine, took a…
2017 Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne
I had completely forgotten about this blog. So much has happened. Relocated to Kuala Lumpur in December 2016. Finished University and now teaching in an International school. Week 4 of COVID19 lockdown. 2017 Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne Pretty wine with a medium body and good length. Sweet cherries, flowers (pretty ones) and quality oak…