About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Folonari Chianti


Chianti is a blend style of wine originating in Tuscany, Italy.  It consists of a minimum of 70% of the Sangiovese grape while the more prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG must have a minimum of 80% of the Sangiovese grape.  In addition to Sangiovese, a Chianti will have one or more of the Italian varieties Canaiolo (being the next most commonly used variety), Colorino, Ciliegiolo, or Mammolo which is used to soften the blend.  Prior to the 21st centry, Chianti wines were typicially bottled in the iconic Italian round straw-covered wine bottles.  Today you will find Chiati with a more refined bottle image.

Folonari Chianti is 100% Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel tanks.  It is nicely balanced with light tannins and good acid. It starts out with big fruit and bitter cherry flavors and has a nice round lingering finish with a hint of tobacco.

Varietal:  Chianti
Producer/Importer:  Folonari          
Region: Tuscany Italy
Vintage: 2009
Price: $8
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): Medium red with a brownish hint
 Smell (bouquet, aroma): Big fruity
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Big fruit to start nice lingering Chianti finish with a hint of tobacco
Overall rating (1-10): 8
Date consumed: March 14, 2012
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