06 Oct, 2006
Straccali 2004 Chianti Italy
Good, decent dry table wine
We tried some Piccini Chianti on 19 Mar, 2006 and I had anticipated that this $7.99 Italian red would be very similar due to some internet reviews (don't you just LOVE 'em!) And if I was blindfolded, I couldn't tell which was which (twins seperated at birth?) Dry bright berry with a hint of funky barnyard. We've discovered that UNOAKED is the way to go when imbibing wine with pepperoni pizza. This is a wonderful pairing with Dominos! The only better chianti pairing (for us, at least) is Ecco Domani. All the pluses without the funky barnyard flavour (although a chianti purist may get their undies in a bunch over the lack!) :)
Pleasant, uncomplicated Italian wine for a bargain price! Life is good!
Rating: 7.5 out of 10