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    Boxx Cellars Sangiovese - Truly Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 9, 2016 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    Boxx Cellars Sangiovese - Truly Tasty

    The Boxx Cellars Sangiovese, low production wine from the Sangiovese specialists at Vino Noceto. 100% Sangiovese from Amador County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Luiano Chianti Classico - Lip-Smackingly Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 14, 2016 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Luiano Chianti Classico - Lip-Smackingly Good

    The smooth, ripe and tart Luiano Chianti Classico. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for a total of 12 months in stainless steel with 10% of the wine aged for 6 months in oak. It has residual sugar of 2.5 g/L. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Deals, Italy, Sangiovese

    Il Poggione Brancato Rosato - My New Favorite Rosé

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 31, 2015 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Il Poggione Brancato Rosato - My New Favorite Rosé

    A Bulk Buy with a perfect 10 Taste Rating! 100% Sangiovese rosé from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Italy, Rosé, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Frescobaldi Remole Toscana - A Juicy, Fruity Crowd-Pleaser

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 27, 2015 Last Updated: May 19, 2021

    Frescobaldi Remole Toscana - A Juicy, Fruity Crowd-Pleaser

    A tasty ten dollar Tuscan. 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for four months in stainless steel and two months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Italy, Sangiovese

    Stefano di Blasi & Federico Cerelli Chianti Classico - Magnifico

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 21, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Stefano di Blasi & Federico Cerelli Chianti Classico - Magnifico

    Naked Wines spreads its Angel wings. Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Deals, Italy, Naked Wines, Sangiovese

    Warming Winter Reds Wine #8 - Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 25, 2015 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2011-caparzo-rosso-di-montalcino

    Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. Sample submitted for review. Available for as low as $15.99 Imported by Vineyard Brands. From the winery: "Made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, Rosso di Montalcino Caparzo is matured for a year in Slavonia oak barrels 50/80 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Sangiovese

    Warming Winter Reds Wine #2 - Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Monsanto-Chianti-Classico-Riserva

    90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo and 3% Colorino from Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 18 months in French oak barriques. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $23 and available for as low as $19. Imported by MW Imports USA. From the bottle: "Fattoria Bianchi produces Monsanto … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Deals, Italy, Sangiovese

    Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina Riserva - Serendipitous Sangiovese

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 20, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Nipozzano-Vecchie-Viti-Chianti-Rufina-Riserva

    90% Sangiovese with the remaining 10% a blend of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Canaiolo from Tuscany, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $26 (Saturday Splurge). From the bottle: "This wine, historically dedicated to new births in the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Colorino, Deals, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva - A Terrific Tuscan

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 25, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2008-Tenuta-di-Arceno-Chianti-Classico-Riserva

    80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy. From the bottle: "Tenuta di Arceno is a historical winery situated near the medieval village of San Gusme where one can still see the footprints of the Etruscans. Our Chianti Classico Riserva is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Sangiovese

    The Best Box Wines - Fuori Strada Off Road Sangiovese

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 7, 2014 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2012-Fuori-Strada-Off-Road-Sangiovese

    100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. Made with organic grapes. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $12 for a 1 Liter Tetra Pak. Sample submitted for review. From the box: "This wine expresses the classic qualities of Italian Sangiovese - intense ruby red with hints of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Highly Recommended, Italy, Sangiovese

    Meet The Montepulciano Brothers - Rosso di Montepulciano and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 19, 2014 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    The-Montepulciano-Brothers

    While many of you are probably familiar with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, if you're like me, you don't see Rosso di Montepulciano very often. However, the two wines are analogous to Brunello di Montalcino and its little brother Rosso di Montalcino. Like those wines, the rules … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Tenuta Di Arceno Strada al Sasso Chianti Classico Riserva - Fantastico!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 18, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2007-Tenuta-Di-Arceno-Strada-al-Sasso-Chianti-Classico-Riserva

    100% Sangiovese from Chianti, Italy. SRP of $36 with an average price on Wine-Searcher of $32. 797 cases produced. Imported by Majestic Imports. From the bottle: "Tenuta Di Arceno is a historical winery situated near the medieval village of San Gusme where one can still … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Deals, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Cameron Hughes Lot 372 Brunello di Montalcino - Jackpot

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 14, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2007-Cameron-Hughes-Lot-372-Brunello-di-Montalcino

    100% Sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. SRP of $39 and purchased for $25 (Saturday Splurge). From Cameron Hughes: "Lot 372 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is from one of Tuscany’s most prestigious producers and is considered a leader amongst the Brunelli. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Brunello, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Petrolo Torrione - Worth The Splurge

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 7, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2009-Petrolo-Torrione

    80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy. SRP of $45 and purchased for $25. Saturday Splurge. Around 50,000 bottles produced. Imported by Vintus. From the winery: "Torrione is made mainly from the Sangiovese grapes coming from the historical … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Cheap And Tasty - Trader Joe's Top Picks

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Trader-Joes-Cheap-And-Tasty

    Wines 7, 8, 9 & 10 in our series! One of the great things about Trader Joe's is the abundance of cheap, and I mean really cheap, wine. Unfortunately a lot of it is bad, and I mean really bad. Today we're featuring four of our favorites priced at $5.99 or less. These … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, California, Italy, Sangiovese, Spain, Spain - Carinena, Tempranillo, Trader Joe's, Viognier

    Il Tarocco Chianti Classico - Trader Joe's Top Picks Wine #3

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 14, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2011-Il-Tarocco-Chianti-Classico

    90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Nero from Tuscany, Italy. Purchased at Trader Joe's for $9.99. From the bottle: "Made from carefully selected Sangiovese (90%) and Canaiolo Nero (10%) grapes. This wine has intense ruby color and aromas of ripe red fruit. This is a full, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino - The Start Of Something Special

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 8, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2008-Col-d-Orcia-Brunello-di-Montalcino

    100% Sangiovese from Siena, Tuscany, Italy. SRP of $55 and available for as low as $37 (Saturday Splurge). Imported by Palm Bay International. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "Color: Deep ruby red. Aroma: Complex and fresh, with inviting fruit aromas … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Brunello, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    San Polo Rosso di Montalcino - Smooth and Succulent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2014 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2010-San-Polo-Rosso-Di-Montalcino

    100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. SRP of $26 and available for as low as $19. 22,000 bottles produced. Imported by Winebow. From the winery: "At San Polo, the grapes for this Rosso di Montalcino are obtained from the same noble parcels as those used for the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Sangiovese

    Stickybeak Toscana - A Tasty Tuscan

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2014 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2011-Stickybeak-Toscana

    85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. SRP of $20 and available for around $19. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Becco Appiccicoso - Italian for 'Stickybeak', Australian slang for a 'busybody' or 'nosey … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Sangiovese

    Montefalco Rosso - The Magic of Sagrantino

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 30, 2014 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Montefalco-Rosso

    Five Favorite Montefalco Rosso under $20 including a BULK BUY! Montefalco Rosso? Sagrantino? Unfortunately these words don't mean much to the average wine drinker, but in today's post we'll try to show you why you should get to know them! Montefalco is a special place in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Italy, Montefalco Rosso, Sagrantino, Sangiovese

    Di Majo Norante Sangiovese - Smooth, Soft, Simple and Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 20, 2014 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

    2011-Di-Majo-Norante-Sangiovese

    100% Sangiovese from Terre degli Osci, Molise, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Imported by Winebow. From the winery: "Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Ramitello and Martarosa vineyards and hand-harvested in October, this … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Sangiovese

    Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino - Smooth, Soft and Luscious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 20, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2011-Castello-Banfi-Rosso-di-Montalcino

    100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $23 and available for as low as $17 and at Costco. From the bottle: "Our pioneering research uncovered a few clones from several hundred that are ideal in producing an elegant Rosso di … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Sangiovese

    Brunello Bob's Sangiovese Values

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 11, 2013 Last Updated: August 5, 2021

    sangiovese-value-picks

    Today we have a special guest post by Bob Fyke, proprietor of Brunello Bob's Wine Blog, a site dedicated to finding the very best in Brunello di Montalcino and other Sangiovese based wines. Today Bob is highlighting ten of his favorite Sangiovese value picks! It's no surprise … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Guest post, Italy, Sangiovese

    Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva - The Real Thing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 13, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2009-Banfi-Chianti-Classico-Riserva

    80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20, available for as low as $14 and at Costco for $16. From the bottle: "Produced from grapes grown in the "Classico" zone of Chianti, between Siena and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Italy, Sangiovese

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