Wine Tastings and Comparisons
Sassicaia
Thoughts on one of
the finest reds in the world.
Gaja's Barbaresco
A
tasting of several wines by this year's Vintner of the year (in
Decanter) and considerations on how his wines are changing.
Tasting in
Piemonte
At the return from a wine-tasting trip: What it's
like and a few words on vintages.
La Storia del Chianti
Lapo Mazzei, former president of the Chianti Classico Consorzio, recently
reminisced about his experiences, and presented some milestone wines, including
a 1958 Badia a Coltibuono, a 1971 Monsanto, and a 1985 Vecchie
Terre di Montefili.
A Barbaresco Dinner
29
different Barbareschi from 1994 -- some very fine wines.
Also, a
recipe for Brasato al
Barolo
Sangiovese: Signore della
Toscana
A few words on the Lord of Tuscany, styles of
Sangiovese, and notes on eight very different Sangiovesi.
Tuscan
Merlot
Merlot is rapidly gaining in popularity in Tuscany, and
while I don't approve of its inclusion in traditional wines, it can be
spectacular. Notes on 6 Merlot-based wines, including Fonterutoli's Le
Siepi and Frescobaldi's Lamaione.
Also, a recipe for Schiacciata Con L'Uva, a
sinfully tasty pastry made with wine grapes.
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