Wine without BS: A quickie with two Italians

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October 03, 2012

A quickie with two Italians

Both wines above are sub $20 Italian IGT red wines. The 2010 Spolverino from Carpineto is a blend whereas the 2009 Farnese is 100% Sangiovese.

I didn't bother with tasting notes for either of them as neither was absolutely fantastic but given they share many key elements I'd thought I'd whip something up.

My pick of the two is definitely the 2009 Farnese Sangiovese. I enjoyed it with a few mates over a pizza and none of us had anything bad to say about it. The Spolverino on the other hand I found to be a bit watery and weak.

While I am not sure I would buy either of them again I definitely wouldn't bother with the Carpenito Spolverino again when for a few extra bucks that same producers makes some pretty decent Chianti!

Posted at 12:29 PM in International wines, Other red grape varieties, Reviews | Permalink