2008 Monastero Suore Cistercensi Vino da Tavola Bianco Coenobium
Good but not great. Love the blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia & Verdicchio. This does see some skin contact during fermentation and there was a touch of oxidation and grilled nuts. That said, I found this lacking acidity and verve, making the wine a bit clunky and fat. It did work better with food. We had a carrot, leek soup and grilled octopus with potatoes that paired rather well. I have enjoyed this in previous vintages and look forward to trying the 2009. $20 from Mr. Rosenthal.
2000 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo
My last bottle and it drank very well. No formal note here, just a beautiful expression of Sangiovese, with a memorable mid palate intensity and a lovely velvety texture. Really paired exceptionally well with various pork dishes and roast chicken. This wine is drinking at peak to me but is no danger of declining very soon. I imagine it should hold at this plateau for several more years. A great Garagiste value at $28.
Good but not great. Love the blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia & Verdicchio. This does see some skin contact during fermentation and there was a touch of oxidation and grilled nuts. That said, I found this lacking acidity and verve, making the wine a bit clunky and fat. It did work better with food. We had a carrot, leek soup and grilled octopus with potatoes that paired rather well. I have enjoyed this in previous vintages and look forward to trying the 2009. $20 from Mr. Rosenthal.
2000 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo
My last bottle and it drank very well. No formal note here, just a beautiful expression of Sangiovese, with a memorable mid palate intensity and a lovely velvety texture. Really paired exceptionally well with various pork dishes and roast chicken. This wine is drinking at peak to me but is no danger of declining very soon. I imagine it should hold at this plateau for several more years. A great Garagiste value at $28.