Grape(s): Sangiovese
Origin: Montalcino, Italy
Vintage: 2009
Price: depending on the euro, 13 or so
Overall:
(This review comes from Pete Moss on assignment for Semi Pro in Italy)
Overall:
(This review comes from Pete Moss on assignment for Semi Pro in Italy)
So in Italy, as a commercial winemaker, you strive to have your grape stew given a certain classification: DOC (think MLB veteran) or DOCG (think MLB perennial all star). DOC is like Mike Bordick. DOCG is like Mike Schmidt.
Who knows how easy it is to gain admission into these clubs. But, based on what I've tasted in Italy so far, thankfully, the system is not corrupt and it is a taste based denomination.
This Campone 2009 Rossi di Montalcino is of the DOC variety- (hey, mike bordick was a solid player for a long time dont forget) Sweet start. Dry finish. Dark ruby in color. Somewhere in between motor oil and Pinot noir. If you please, trust my taste buds.
I really hope this is available in the states! Alas, if it is only available here in Italia, do not panic. Most reds from Montalcino seem to always get many nods of approval. I bought it for 8 euros today in the town of Amalfi. So it fits in the "under 15 bucks" category. Ciao
Who knows how easy it is to gain admission into these clubs. But, based on what I've tasted in Italy so far, thankfully, the system is not corrupt and it is a taste based denomination.
This Campone 2009 Rossi di Montalcino is of the DOC variety- (hey, mike bordick was a solid player for a long time dont forget) Sweet start. Dry finish. Dark ruby in color. Somewhere in between motor oil and Pinot noir. If you please, trust my taste buds.
I really hope this is available in the states! Alas, if it is only available here in Italia, do not panic. Most reds from Montalcino seem to always get many nods of approval. I bought it for 8 euros today in the town of Amalfi. So it fits in the "under 15 bucks" category. Ciao
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