Category Archives: Italian

I’ve had a number of people say to me lately that they don’t like Chianti which kind of surprises me. There are good wines and bad wines in every category. Chianti’s are made from the Sangiovese grape which is almost … Continue reading →

Ah the Nebbiolo grape which is at the heart of the big Italian wine the Barolos! But then you can’t afford to drink a Barolo every night. Well I can’t. So I grabbed this one, I was curious. And when … Continue reading →

I enjoy Barbarescos. They are made with the Nebbiolo grape just like it’s big brother a Barolo. I always refer to them as the poor mans Barolo 🙂 They have some lovely complexity and dryness to them! This one is … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a mild nose of dark berries. On the mid pallet the wine displays some dark berries, some mocha and some cedar but this wine lives in the finish where it displays some firm tannins, some nice … Continue reading →

Pale in color with nice mild nose of minerality and citrus notes. On the mid pallet this is another lovely prosecco displaying nice citrus notes to match the nose, and a hint of honeysuckle. The bubbles are nice and fine … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a mild nose of some red and dried fruits. On the mid pallet this is a bigger wine as some Ripassos are. Lots of red berries, some chocolate and some dried fruits. On the medium length … Continue reading →

While in Rome we decided to take a tour out to this winery. The wine is pale in color with a minerally nose. On the mid pallet this is a smooth crisp dry white wine. Some nice citrus notes. On … Continue reading →

As you may or may not know primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape with a different name. Primitivos can be more fruit forward. This one is dark in color with a mild nose of oak and dark berries. On … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a nose of red dried fruits, some wood and some earthy notes. On the mid pallet are some dried red fruits to match the nose. On the finish the wine is backed by some firm acidity … Continue reading →

A while back a friend of mine Jason introduced me to Prosecco an Italian Sparkling wine. Later another friend Rosanne introduced me to a few new ones. She loves them. So I grabbed this one. There seems to be a … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a mild nose of dried fruits. On the Mid pallet are some lovely cherry flavors along with some nice spicy notes. This is a smooth Barolo. On the finish the wine has some nice tannins, and … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries and some wood. On the mid pallet the has some nice red berries but on the milder side. On the finish the wine has solid firm tannins, firm acidity and … Continue reading →

Dark in color with a classic deep Italian nose of red berries. On the mid pallet on first opening this wine displays some strong acidity and some noticeable alcohol. This fades relatively quickly with some in glass breathing. 1/2 hour … Continue reading →

I tasted this one at a tasting Vinexx had. I don’t usually like Pinot Grigios. I generally find them light summer sippers with little to no finish or body. This one is pale in color with a mild nose. On … Continue reading →

I encountered this one at an tasting at Jam Cafe. Incrocio Manzoni is an obscure grape. This one is a cross of Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) and Cabernet Sauvignon. The event was filled with this kind of unusual varietal … Continue reading →

Dark in color with nose of red berries and some oak. On the mid pallet this wine is displaying some nice fruit. Not overpowering but there. Red berries and some noticeable oak. On the finish the wine displays some nice … Continue reading →

I encountered this one at an tasting at Jam Cafe. Cornalin is an obscure grape. The event was filled with this kind of unusual varietal wines. This one was one of the ones that stood out (for me). The wine … Continue reading →

I’m normally a little leery of reviewers I haven’t heard before but thought I would give this one a try given the rating on it. Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet there are some mild … Continue reading →

I last wrote about the 2006 UMBERTO FIORE BARBARESCO. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape. I was impressed with the wine especially for the price, so when I saw this one I thought I’d give it a whirl. Garnet … Continue reading →

A while back my Dad asked for a recommendation for a Christmas present to give my brother in law who is quite the Barolo lover. I did some research and came up with recommendation for him, this wine. My Dad … Continue reading →

Trialto recently held a Borgogno Barolo tasting at the fine wine reserve! Dark in color with a fair amount of wood on the nose. On the mid pallet this is a semi sweet fruit forward easy drinking wine. On the … Continue reading →

Trialto recently held a Borgogno Barolo tasting at the fine wine reserve! Dark in color with a mild nose of dried fruits. On the mid pallet this is a smooth wine with dried fruits coming through. There’s some nice dryness … Continue reading →

When I walk into an LCBO I’ve generally done my homework. I’ve researched what I want to buy, checked to see which stores have it and read the reviews. Every now and then I take a flyer and try something … Continue reading →

We had this wine at Ruth’s Chris in Mississauga. Dark in color with a mild nose of red berries. On the mid pallet this is a lovely varietal Chianti. Nice red berries coming through. Round in the mouth with lots … Continue reading →

Another one from the Trialto Barolo tasting at the fine wine reserve! The 21 year old wine maker attended the event. Dark in color with a nose of dried fruits. On the mid pallet the wine has some lovely red … Continue reading →