2016 Vini Forno Greco di Tufo Greco di Tufo

Light medium gold in color. The nose is chalky with minerality. Soft texture. Nice green apples on the palate. Ok acidity. Easy drinking and food friendly. Solid wine. Nice value for $13.

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B+

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Campagna Italy

Campania, Italy Vintage Chart

Campania, Italy 2010 90 D/H 2009 89 D/H 2008 87 D/H 2007 91 D/H 2006 93 D/H 2005 93 D/H 2004 96 D/H 2003 91 D 2002 89 D 2001 91 D/H 2000 90 D 1999 92 D/H 1998 90 1997 94 D/H 1996 90 1995 89 D Vintage Charts should be used for a generalized guide in lieu of specific knowledge about a bottle or...

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Forty-five dollars is a lot of money to spend on a bottle of wine. Yet, it is also a threshold pricing for wine. For many people, that is the most they are willing to spend on a bottle. For others, that is a typical Tuesday night pizza wine. The real question is what kind of quality you can get for that price. Unfortunately, the best wines often cost more. On the other hand, spending more does not guarantee quality. With that in mind, this article turns its attention to Italy in general and Tuscany in particular.

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