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Scoring 18+ points on the Dionysian 20-point scale, its 15% alcohol was balanced and ripe. The Cesari Amarone della Volpolicella was bottle number 22,024, and cost nearly $40….
The 2012 Lazy Caesar Montepulicano d’Adruzzo has 13% alcohol, scored 14+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, and cost under $10. It was inky purple…
Scoring 17+ points, this 12% alcohol Italian wine cost just $3.97 back in 1981. It was brick-orange, still had fruit notes and after decanting, it was soft as…
With 14% alcohol, the 2010 La Spinetta Barbera D’Asti Ca’ Di Pian was full-bodied, big-flavored and fine with the pasta that had a very light tomato sauce. Costing…
This 16% alcohol desert wine was made for Popes, hence the name of the 1995 Vigna del Papa Vinsanto del Chianti. It scored 17 points on the 20-point…
Drinking 46 year-old-wine is a study in itself. Old Barolo has the classic dried rose pedal and road tar aromas. This one was just over peak and with…
The 13% alcohol Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, when drunk on release is ideal with fish, and with a few years of aging, it makes the perfect hors…
The 1994 Monte Antico has 12.5% alcohol and peaked about five years ago. It scored a good 14 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It is all Sangiovese…
What could make a rainy Monday basic meal of Pasta with Pesto turn into something very special? The 30 year old 13% alcholo 1985 Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico. Monsanto…
Reciata means “by the ears” and this 1967 Bertani Reciata della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore, at 15% alcohol, was made from grapes picked only by the ears, or,…