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!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

D’Arrigo Chianti

Chianti is a red wine produced in the Tuscany region of Italy. Originally it was a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 15% Malvasia bianca.  Today a Chianti is a blend of of 75-100% Sangiovese. D'Arrigo Chianti was little on the dry side for a Chianti.  It had the taste of a merlot or shiraz, but lacked the full body.  It was still a good wine, although if you are interested in exploring more Chiantis look for the Chianti Classico label.

Varietal:  Sangiovese
Producer/Importer:  Benny d’Arrigo Geonature SRL vineyards
Region: Tuscany Italy
Vintage: 2008
Price:
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): ruby red
Smell (bouquet, aroma): hints of almond aromas
Taste (acidity, balance, body): medium body, light on the tannins, dry, hints of almonds, velvet finish. 
Bottle presentation:
Label description: “Ruby red with garnet reflex, bouquet is deeply vinous with hints of almond.  The taste is dry, slightly tannic and becomes velvety ageing.”
Comparisons: A little on the dry side for a Chianti. 
Overall rating (1-10): 8
Date consumed: April 13, 2011
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