This wine was recommended by one of the staff at K&L as a less expensive alternative to a Barolo. Honestly, I can’t see it. But I will point out that we all have different palates. To Rika and me, this is a pretty decent alternative to a chianti. It does make a good chianti indeed. Worth 20 bucks? Probably not. We had it with chicken cacciatore, which was a pretty good match. But still, we found the wine thin and simple. There’s nothing to dislike about it – it is quite pleasant and drinkable. Basically, red fruit with a little pepper, light to medium acidity, and slight tannins on the back end. If the price doesn’t scare you and you’re in the market for a decent chianti style wine, then please, feel free to pick one of these up. For our tastes, we can do better for less. (we prefer “hardier” wines)
Rating: 89
Price: $20
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