This edition of Wine for the Weekend takes us to Italy’s historic Chianti region and the home of the Sangiovese grape – My wife makes a tremendously good tray of lasagna, sprinkled with parmesan cheese and loaded with meat. Pair it with a good bottle of Chianti and the meal is fantastico! (I really have no idea if that is a real Italian word...)
Next we fly to Australia
Our ‘Wine Spot’ this week will have you sipping a slightly sweeter version of same grape from right here in our own backyard. I have not tried this wine, but our ‘spotter’ is a very reliable source for good Ontario
Enjoy!
Red
2010 Frescobaldi, Castiglioni Chianti – Italy
90% Sangiovese / 10% Merlot. Nose of ripe fruit, slightly stewed: strawberry and cherry. The mouthfeel is soft and rounder than other bottles of Chianti; a hint of cocoa powder too – I like that. This could be your new go-to red! Try with full-flavoured meat-sauced dishes or pizza or roast chicken or an aged cheese tray… it’s a very food friendly wine.
$13.95 (545319) General list (dry)
White
2010 Yalumba ‘Y’ Series Riesling – Austrailia
This is really quite refreshing. A clean, slightly off dry Aussie Riesling, but not as sweet as many other examples; delicate on the palate and full of lemon-lime goodness with a touch of white pear. Just right for sipping as you zone-out after the kids are in bed – we do that at our place.
$14.95 (212753) General List (off dry)
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Jason from Vintages Wine Picks & Reviews suggests this bottle of 2010 Hinterbrook Riesling. He tells me this white from Niagara 's newest premium winery is on the sweeter side and recommends a glass as a pre-dinner sipper or perhaps paired with salads and lighter fare.
Thanks for the Wine Spot Jason!
If you would like to 'spot a wine', simply send me a quick note and I’ll publish your wine and food pairing as above.
Cheers,
