Tasting - Castello Sonnino Chianti Montespertoli

Name: Castello Sonnino Chianti Montespertoli
Variety: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti
Region: Chianti
Country: Italy
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95 (on sale)

Winery Review: A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti. Rich and modern, with a dark, saturated color and aromas of graham cracker and lemon rind. A juicy palate packed with plum and raspberry is carried by a creamy texture that’s rather toasty in terms of flavor. The finish is round, full and chocolaty.

My Review: This wine was a beautiful dark red color. This wine smelled not sweet. After tasting the wine, it had a very bitter aftertaste, with lots of tannins. I liked the chocolate finish.

I tasted this wine with no food.

Tasting - Bolla Bardolino Magnum

Name: Bolla Bardolino Magnum
Variety: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Region: Bardolino
Country: Italy
Year: 2013
Price: $9.95 (on sale)

Winery Review: A blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara this bright ruby red wine has hints of black cherry on the nose.  It is soft and fruit-forward, with black-fruit flavors followed by a bright and fresh finish. Serve it as the Italians do – young and lightly chilled. Pairs perfectly with fleshy fish, beef, lamb, red-sauced pastas and pizza.

My Review: This wine did not smell good to me, it smelled like cherry. After tasting it, I did not enjoy it as well. The aftertaste was bitter and seemed to linger in my mouth. It was also very oaky.

I tasted this wine with no food.

Tasting - Tenuta le Velette Orvieto Classico

Name: Tenuta le Velette Orvieto Classico
Variety: 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio
Region: Orvieto
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95 (on sale)

Winery Review: "The Berganorio Orvieto is a subtle wine with a bright palate. It shows white flowers on the nose and light citrus notes in the mouth. Its neutral character means it can accompany a wide range of foods. A blend of 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio. The estate has 103 hectares on the hill opposite the hill town of Orvieto."

My Review: This wine was yellow in color and very sweet in smell. It had hints of florals. With all the assortments of grapes, I felt like the taste of alcohol was very strong. 

I tasted this wine with no food.