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Wines
of the Week:
Italian Best Buys - Under $20, 90 Points
The
Italians have, for centuries, had an on going love affair with
wine. Thus, its no wonder that one can find a multitude of bottles
that deliver great quality but are also available for $20 or
less. Here are a handful our tasting panel has discovered recently:
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Peter
Zemmer 2017 Pinot Grigio
Winery:
Peter
Zemmer
Grape(s): Pinot
Grigio
Region: Italy
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of honeydews, green apples, wet stone, and white
blossoms rises up from a glass. Lots of melon, apple,
and pear come forth on the palate, alongside accents of
minerals. Good body, welcoming fruit, and a fresh acidity
make this a compelling wine. Try it if you're looking
to upgrade from sub $10 bottles.
Rating: 90 |
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Tenuta
di Nozzole 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva
Winery:
Tenuta
di Nozzole
Grape(s): Sangiovese
Region: Italy
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromatics of black cherries and plums blend with elements
of leather, earth, and tobacco on the nose. Elegant, yet
dry, on the palate, dark cherry and red plum flavors flow
into notes of earth, herbs, and tobacco leaf. Inviting
fruit is in harmony with savory accents. It's a winner
for a variety of Italian dishes.
Rating: 90 |
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Anselmi
2015 San Vincenzo
Winery:
Anselmi
Grape(s): 80%
Garganega, 10% Chardonnay, & 10% Sauvingnon Blanc
Region:Italy
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Fragrances of Meyer lemons, peaches, white blossoms, and
minerals rise up from a glass. Your taste buds are greeted
by notes of peach, lemon, and melon, along with undertones
of minerals and white flowers. A nice body and good depth
of flavor, make this a compelling wine. Match it up with
your favorite seafood.
Rating: 90 |
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Villa
Antinori 2015 Toscana
Winery:
Villa
Antinori
Grape(s): PCabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, & Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany,
Italy
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Dark plums and cherries meld among nuances of herbs, leather,
and earth on the nose. A bright acidity carries flavors
of red cherry and plum that flow into expressions of cedar,
herbs, and earth. With supple tannins and a nice, dry
character, fans of Italian wine ought to give this a try.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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