Archive for the ‘Sangiovese’ Category

This Privada was a pleasant and welcome surprise. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Sangiovese, I tried it the day I bought it and it was exactly what I was expecting at that time. This wine offered your typical South American heartiness and pepperiness. It wasn’t too heavy and it had a well-balanced French […]


This was a random pick for me. I did not even realize it was Sangiovese. I thought it was Chianti. I bought it because of the price (<$10) and the description seemed promising. The wine was not a disappointment and I will go back for more. This could make for a good Italian house wine. […]