Category: Sangiovese

When I began this whirligig obsession with wine a few years back, I snubbed Chianti. Much like the folks who snubbed Merlot after seeing Sideways, this wasn't based on knowledge or experience drinking it, just my perception of which wines were "fancy" or important. I had this image in my... Read More

  I wish I had more to say about tonight's wine. I'm a fan of Chianti Classico, it's one of my favorites for pairing with food, and Chianti Classicos are relative values in the wine world. Tonight's wine was reasonably priced and tasty. That's about as far as I can... Read More

  Sometimes you want to drink a wine that you know will be good. Maybe not great, not special, but reliable. For me, Ruffino Chianti is that wine. In general, I drink Ruffino at all their price points, but tonight's Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale hits the spot and meets all... Read More

I am ashamed to say that when I first started getting into wines, I looked down on Chianti. Like Merlot, Sangiovese was a grape that I didn't think was worth my time if I wanted to be a "serious" wine drinker. While Merlot still hasn't quite caught on with me... Read More