Italian Wine

Bolla Valpolicella

December 2, 2012 Tim Lemke

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When I was younger and my wine budget was even tighter than it is today, Bolla Valpolicella was one of my “go to” wines.  I never thought of it as an outstanding wine, but it was good enough and it was cheap.  And I didn’t know a whole lot about wine at that time, so […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina

November 24, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Let’s be honest, Chianti is a mess.  By that I don’t mean that Chianti wines are bad.  In fact, I love a good Chianti.  I say that Chianti is a mess because there are so many variations of “Chianti” that most consumers don’t really know one from another, or even know what Chianti means.  The […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Why would a cow eat grapes?

October 30, 2012 Tim Lemke

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We got off the jeep and there she was staring at me.  “A vineyard pest!” Alberto Graci commented, “We had problems with cows getting past our fences and eating our grapes this year.” I can imagine that was frustrating for Alberto, as this is no simple vineyard to maintain.  Contrada Barbabecchi – Solicchiata was the […]

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4.5

Review: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva

Etna Rosso – Eruption of Awesome

October 27, 2012 Tim Lemke

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The best way to gain an understanding of a wine is to go where it’s made.  Meet the people who produce it.  Explore the vineyards.  Experience the overall landscape.  Smell the air of the region.  And taste the wines along with the winemakers.  Some may say that’s the only way to understand a wine. I […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Etna Bianco – The Perfect Shellfish Wine

October 7, 2012 Tim Lemke

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My quest to find the world’s most interesting and enjoyable wines recently brought me to the Mt. Etna DOC in eastern Sicily, where I discovered some serious awesomeness in their Etna Bianco.  To be honest, I found awesomeness in many of the wines, food, culture, etc., but today I want to focus on Etna Bianco. […]

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4.5

Review: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva

Vasari Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Fratelli Barba

September 3, 2012 Tim Lemke

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If you took a peek into my wine cellar you’d quickly figure out that I have a thing for Italian red wine.  Yes, I like plenty of wines from other regions too but the red wines that have the balance and style that I prefer are often Italian.  The bad part of that, however, is […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Banfi Centine Bianco

August 23, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Banfi is a pretty big name in Italian wine and one that you’re likely to come across in many wine shops.  And while I’ve found their wines to be generally good, I typically don’t go for them as I’ve often found them to be priced above what I think they should be.  Of course, that’s […]

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4.5

Review: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva

Martini Sparkling Rosé

May 21, 2012 Tim Lemke

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All of the sparkling rosé wines we’ve reviewed recently have been on the dry side.  Brut, to be precise.  But not every bubbly wine drinker is into the dry wines, so let’s check out one that’s off dry (i.e. slightly sweet). The Martini Sparkling Rosé is an Italian sparkler made from a blend of brachetto, malvasia […]

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4.5

Review: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva

Feudo Principi di Butera Nero d’Avola

February 1, 2012 Tim Lemke

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If you like Italian wine and you like great deals, then Nero d’Avola is a varietal you should get to know.  It typically offers the characteristics you’d expect from a good Italian red wine, such as vibrant acidity and rich tannins.  But it’s also typically much more affordable than some of the better known Italian […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Cheap Wine at Aldi

January 24, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Californian Wine

When I first started this website a lot of people commented that I must love Trader Joe’s because of all the bargains they have on wine.  And as much as I wanted to love Trader Joe’s, I just never became a big fan.  Most of the wines I tasted from them were nothing special, albeit […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red