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Felsina
Chianti Classico 1999
Around
$45
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La
Braccesca Sabazio
Rosso de Montalcino 2000
Under $25
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A
somewhat dearer Chianti but a style you can rely on, year after year. A
firm, savoury style with dried-plum flavours but sweeter fruit coming through
beneath.
Will cellar for at least 5 years. At better wine stores.
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A
less traditional style featuring lively berry fruit — ripe and intense
— but balanced by firm tannins. The light colour also adds eye-appeal
in the glass.
Superb with
game or stronger flavoured poultry dishes and excellent value.
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Cescon
Pinot Grigio
Grave del Friuli 2000
Around $22
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Zerbino
Torri di Ceparano 2000
Around $38
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This elegant
label is worth looking for to help you appreciate what a classic Italian
pinot grigio tastes like. It's fresh, clean and spicy — sits well
with pasta, salads, chicken — and it's truly affordable. A perfect
introduction to this great grape style.
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From
Italy's rich agricultural region of Emilia-Romagna. This is a genuine, traditional
sangiovese with quieter fruit underpinned with nutty flavours and a long-lasting
firm finish. A natural with good veal recipes. |
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Primo
Estate Il Bricone
Shiraz/Sangiovese 2000
Around $22
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Alasia
Moscato D'Asti 2001
Under $20
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| Australia's
legendary Joe Grilli, who's famous for other produce as well as wine, shows
he can challenge the imports.
His thoughtful
blend results in a Light/medium red with definite Italian undertones in
its savoury dry palate and earthy, cherry nose. Perfect for rich pastas.
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A
lesser-known Italian style, and this bargain from the northern region, Piedmonte,
creates a rewarding chance to sample. Moscato is sweet, but light with low
alcohol and just barely fizzy. For brunch or lunch and as a dessert wine,
when sweets are not too strong or sweet.
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