Sangiovese and Chianti wine bargains in the news
These are the latest Sangiovese and Chianti bargains being reported by news sites across the Web. And if you want to check out news feeds for some other reds, choose one below. Should your mood change to whites, you can review the latest reports of white wine bargains, from Chablis to Sauvignon Blanc.
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Bulgaria bounces back
Herald Scotland The choice was simple – either claret, chianti and the likes of Blue Nun and Black Tower. Buying by grape seems natural now, but it was a radical move at the time and helped turn wine drinking from a minority sport into a mainstream vice. |
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Stay in the neighborhood and enjoy a special Valentine's Day
Gazette Chicago Its extensive wine list includes imports of personally-selected Chianti and vino nobile di Montepulciano. The most popular dessert is Bruna's own tiramisu. Other highly-regarded dessert specials include chocolate mousse cake andwild berry tart. |
 The Bradenton Times |
2012 Grand Tasting Sees Forks and Corks Ascend to New Levels
The Bradenton Times The selection of top-flight, imported value wines was particulary imressive. Valle Reale caught the attention of many guests who gladly waited at a crowded table to sample their Montepulciano d'Abruzzos, four of which came in at under $20. |
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Looking for winter warmth? Follow the sun
This is Bristol For the moment, this Latin 'grand cru' is a bargain. Claret or Bordeaux red, is not what I would call a winter-warming sort of wine. In the relatively cool maritime climate of the region, no great distance inland from the Atlantic shore, the grapes do … |
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Interview: The Frescobaldi Family On Italian Wine And Their Role In The Category
Shanken News Daily Nipozzano, meanwhile, is one of Tuscany's most historic and well-known estates, just 15 minutes away from Florence in the heart of Chianti Rufina. Our newest estate is Ammiraglia, located in Magliano in the heart of Maremma, 100 miles south of Florence … |
 Liverpool Confidential |
Sweet nothings: TriBeCa
Liverpool Confidential As competent as any we've had in central Liverpool and, simply put, remarkable value. The red, a Botter Chianti (DOC) for £14.95, was on the rustic side of rough, but the food softened the edges. A bottled beer from a big range will set you back £3, … |
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STAN'S PICK OF THE WEEK…
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Also 70% sangiovese the main grape of that region, this little red is done in what they call a “Super Tuscan” style. I love it when I stumble upon a great value from Italy. Aromas of currants, cassis, forest floor, dried herbs and hints of pencil lead. |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Italy: a guide to finding good value
Telegraph.co.uk Naturally, the most beautiful areas of Italy are the most expensive: there are few real bargains in fashionable Chianti, the Amalfi Coast and the Italian Lakes, but outside these areas prices fall by about 25 per cent. It is easier to find value in the … |
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Wine Guys: Italian wine has changed
Coos Bay World Following are our favorites: Piccini Chianti Orange DOCG 2009 ($9). The bright orange label of this wine makes this value priced wine stand out on the shelf of your local wine shop. This blend of 95 percent sangiovese and 5 percent ciliegiolo is an … |
 Fox News |
Cooking With Wine
Fox News If a recipe calls for a Pinot Noir, but you have a Chianti on hand, must you run out and buy the Pinot? And when you cook with any wine, will the resulting food taste…alcoholic? Is there any alcohol left, or does it all burn off? … |