Reverse Wine Snob®

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

  • About
    • What is a Reverse Wine Snob?
    • The Rating System
    • Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • Best of Lists by Category
  • Aldi®
  • Costco®
  • Trader Joe’s®
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
  • Contact
    • Submit Samples
    • Contact Info

Il Bastardo Rosso – Simply Sangiovese

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: September 20, 2019

Keeping it simple can be quite delicious, the Il Bastardo Rosso di Toscana from Renzo Masi.

Il Bastardo Rosso - Simply Sangiovese

100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel.

Sample submitted for review. The Il Bastardo Rosso has an SRP of $9 and is available for as low as $6. It is imported by HB Wine Merchants.

From the importer:

It’s the vinification technique that gives this wine its zesty personality. The grapes are harvested at the perfect moment when they’re ripe and fruity but before they’ve become too sweet and lost their natural acidity. Our consulting winemaker, Paolo Masi, macerates the crushed grapes on the skins in stainless steel for 10 days creating a brightly colored fruit forward wine.

This dark, ruby-red wine has an aromatic nose, with blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors. On the palate it is medium bodied with good tannins and an overall Chianti-like fruit finish.

13% Alcohol

The 2017 Il Bastardo Rosso di Toscana begins with a pleasing aroma full of red cherry and licorice along with blackberry and a bit of an earthy note. Taking a sip reveals a simple and darn tasty wine featuring tart and juicy cherry and berry fruit plus more licorice and a little bit of spice. Smooth and medium-bodied, mouth-drying tannins lead into the long, fresh finish.

You may also want to check out the La Bastarda Pinot Grigio, also from Renzo Masi.

Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

2017 Il Bastardo Rosso di Toscana

TASTE: 7       COST: 10
OVERALL RATING: 7.8

Highly Recommended

Looking for more great wine from Italy? Check out our giant list of The Best Italian Wines Under $20!

The Best Italian Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

You can also find more of our favorite Sangiovese here.

Published: September 19, 2019 Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Sangiovese

<< Trader Joe’s Reserve Paso Robles Syrah – Smooth and Easy
Amalaya Torrontés-Riesling – A Jolt of Refreshment >>

About Jon Thorsen

Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great grape without breaking the bank. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest and join my Facebook Group to chat about wine.

Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals
Limited Time Offers. Amazing Discounts. Don't Miss Out!
Twitter 225,124Followers
Facebook 83,842Fans
Instagram 19,350Followers

Best Of Lists!

The Best Wines From Rioja Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Wines From Rioja Under $20

The Best Wines at Trader Joe's - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks

The Best Wines at Trader Joe’s

The Best Wine From Argentina Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks

The Best Wines From Argentina Under $20

The Best Red Blends Under $20!

The Best Red Blends Under $20

The Best French Wine Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best French Wines Under $20

The Best Pinot Noir - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Pinot Noir Under $20

Read All Of Our Best Of Lists Here!

Featured Articles

Underwood Wine In a Can - Willamette Valley Pinot for the Unpretentious

Underwood Wine In a Can – Willamette Valley Pinot for the Unpretentious

Tenet #9 - The Wine Industry Needs To Change

Tenet #9 – The Wine Industry Needs To Change

The Best Chianti Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Chianti Under $20

The Best Washington Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Washington Wines Under $20

Wine Tasting Basics - An Excerpt from Reverse Wine Snob: How to Buy and Drink Great Wine without Breaking the Bank

Wine Tasting Basics – An Excerpt from Reverse Wine Snob

The Best Organic Wines - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Organic Wines

Order The Book on Amazon!

.

How To Drink Great Wine…Without Breaking The Bank

Tired of wasting money on crappy wine? Sign up for our free guide!

About Me

Maximizing your wine dollars since 2011! Independent wine consumer helping millions of people (2.7 million visitors in 2020 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank including through our exclusive Insider Deals. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob don't forget to sign up for our free guide! Want to chat about wine? Join our Facebook Group!

Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

Copyright © 2011–2021 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy