1999 Paitin di Pasquero-Elia Barbaresco Sorì Paitin, Italy, Piedmont, Wine Review

Vintage: 
1999
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

From Magnum.  Nice showing at age 25.  Brick red in color but no browning, clear and bright.  The nose is great with cherries, dust, dried flowers and a hint of anise.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, this has depth and some complexity.  Flavors of cherries with some anise and light char.  There is some oak showing but it seems mostly integrated.  Good finish.  This needs food to shine (duh).  It would be great with a plate of pasta with a mushroom cream sauce.  In regular 750ml format, it probably should be consumed in the next five years or so.  

2020 Elena Fucci Aglianico del Vulture Titolo, Italy, Basilicata, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$45.00USD

Italy has so many great women winemaker's and this is another one.  Made from the Aglianico grape in Italy's boot.  Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, forest floor and slight spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good balance and acidity.  On the palate, nice texture.  Flavors of black cherries, chocolate, spice and slight earthiness.  Great finish.  This is great on its own but even better with food.  It would work well with Pasta with Beef but also a Cheesy Pizza.  Drink over the next six to ten years.  

2022 Corvo Nero d'Avola, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$10.00USD

Think you can't find good wine under $10 a bottle?  Think again.  This is a solid value in red wine.  Ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has cherries, cranberries, and slight char.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, plenty of red fruits; tart cherries, cranberries and some char notes.  This needs food to show its best.  A great choice for Pizza night!  Drink over the next few years.  

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