Italian wines with doug

A nice cold day and what would go better than a big glass of something heavy and warm...instead I got riesling and light italian..oh well.

Dievole Fourplay Rosso Lot #1 from Sicily 2005 A blend of four grapes indigenous to the area Sweet flavors on the finish after you get past the tobacco aromas on the nose. I didnt really care for it but the name will sell itself. $15


Piegaia Chianti Classico 2004 Classico is the region of Chianti that is the best region for growing grapes. this had a bright color to it which was odd because Sangiovese usually is a little rusty around the edges. This was described as Old world meets New....maybe.. $14

Dievole Chianti Classico La Vwndemmia 2003 I was expecting a fruit bomb because of the vintage but it was restrained with the earthy italian nose of saddleleather and dirt. Drank very well $21

Parusso Langhe Nebbiolo 2002 The Piedmont region of Italy in 2002 was hit by some disasterous hail and rain at harvest time. Many producers instead of making Barolo or Barberesco declassified these wines and just labeled them as Nebbiolo, the grape that Barolo and Barberesco are made with. This wine was a little watery to me. Some earthiness but a quick burst of fruit and then nothing. Most good producers will not have a Barolo or Barbaresco in 2002 and 2003 will not be a great vintage either because of the heat Europe experienced that year.