Posts tagged “Chianti”

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Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

Behind the Cork™ - Caposaldo Chianti

The name Caposaldo translates to “benchmark” in Italian—a bold claim that the wine backs up with a legendary backstory. If you look closely at the label, you’ll spot golden horse heads. These pay tribute to Caposaldo, the historic Roman racing hors...

How to Choose a Good Chianti

How to Choose a Good Chianti

Chianti is a great wine to enjoy with an Italian meal. Whether it is spaghetti and meatballs, sausages or pizza, a Chianti is a great pairing. And it’s not hard to find a good one for a very reasonable price. Chianti is a region within Tuscany in ce...

Try A Different Wine for a Change

Try A Different Wine for a Change

I just took a week-long trip to the east coast. Not a wine-focused trip. But, nonetheless, I did pick up a couple bottles to enjoy in the evenings. Being a Californian, it’s really easy to immediately look on the shelves for a nice California wine. ...

Behind the Cork™ - 2014 Il Tarocco Chianti Classico

Behind the Cork™ - 2014 Il Tarocco Chianti Classico

As you can immediately tell from the black rooster on the neck of the bottle, this is a Chianti Classico. The black rooster let’s you know this is a nicer Chianti. While Chianti is required to be made from at least 70% Sangiovese, and Chianti Classi...

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