Italians today
Lagaria Chardonnay 2007 screwtop, nice bright color and bright fruit, no oak at all with just a touch of mineral. i need to remember this for those looking for good value.
Pieropan Soave Classico 2005 Soave is a region of which classico is the best growing section made from gargenaga grapes. When i was a lad this was the cheap white wine from Italy. this is a light acidic, good food wine that ages well
Jermann Pinot Bianco 2006 this is an italian version of Pinot Blanc. a hybrid of Pinot Noir. Usually a little richer and creamier than Pinot Grigio. and the same holds true here. I have tried to sell this before but the price over $30 Italian whites are a hard sell.
Monte Antico 2004 a blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet. soft and supple, a great food wine with pasta and burgers. good value from parker it got 88pts.
Terrabianca Campaccio 2004.. beautiful floral nose, a touch of dust, from the cab i think. interesting blend of sangiovese and cabernet.
two wines we tried not in the store.
Villa Bucci Reserve Verdicchio 2001 bought at a competitor. nice yellow color and rich flavors. It was nice to see a white wine with some age to it being able to stand up after 7 years.
Croce 1999 a single vineyard Chianti color of coffee in the glass, a touch of saddle leather...it drank well but didnt really excite either....this was from my store. current vintage is 2003
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