text Luigi Pizzolato

December 1, 2020

Food

Quality & price

The best reds under 15 Euro

89 - TENUTA PERANO FRESCOBALDI - CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2016

Gaiole in Chianti (SI)

Sangiovese and other complementary varieties | €13,90

Fruity and caressing spicy notes bursting on the nose. It is focused on pleasantness and elegance rather than structure. Precious on the palate with fruity, wild berry-like sensations.

88 - PODERE 414 - MORELLINO DI SCANSANO DOCG 2018

Magliano in Toscana (GR)

Sangiovese 85%, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Alicante, Syrah 15% | €14,90

Crimson-red colored. On the nose: fruity notes of blackberry, blueberry, Morello cherry and spicy hints of vanilla. On the palate: generous, mouthfilling and forthright. Immediate fruity flavors and aromas recalling bitter chocolate, cinchona and leather.

88 - CAPITONI - TROCCOLONE - DOC ORCIA SANGIOVESE 2019

Pienza (SI)

Sangiovese 100% | €10

Clear ruby-red colored. Deep on the nose with fruity aromas which are predominant, although there are also some spicy notes. A great wine whose name underlines its bond with the terroir.

87 - VALDIPIATTA - DOC ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 2017

Montepulciano (SI)

Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo nero 5%, Mammolo 5% | €11

Clear garnet-red colored. Very complex and intense on the nose with spicy, fruity and floral aromas of rhubarb, vanilla, cherry in alcohol, undergrowth, Porcini mushrooms and Russian leather. Charming, well-balanced and caressing on the palate.

86 - CASAGRANDE DELLA QUERCiA - QUERCUS - CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2012

Castellina in Chianti (SI)

Sangiovese 100% | €12

Ruby-red colored with garnet-red tints. Aromas of wild rose and violet are predominant with hints of licorice and leather, than redcurrant and Morello cherry. Fruity aromas on the palate with very silky tannins.

85 - PODERE LA REGOLA - LIGUSTRO - COSTA TOSCANA IGT ROSSO 2017

Riparbella (PI)

Mostly Sangiovese and Syrah | €11

Lively ruby-red colored. Predominant spicy and fruity aromas of pepper, redcurrant, cherry, bay leaf and myrtle. Forward tannins on the palate which, however, slowly make room for great pleasantness.

85 - TENUTA DEI SETTE CIELI - YANTRA - IGT TOSCANA 2018

Bibbona (LI)

Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40% | €12

Crimson-red colored. Complex on the nose with mineral, fruity, spicy and floral aromas of flint, blackberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla and licorice. Forward yet gentle tannins on the palate with a peculiar after-aroma and taste of fruit and spices.

84 - BARACCHI - SMERIGLIO - DOC CORTONA SYRAH 2017

Cortona ( AR)

Syrah 100% | €14,40

Ruby-red color. Bursting on the nose with great spicy and fruity aromas of licorice, tobacco, black pepper and blueberry. Delicate floral notes. Rich on the palate with forward tannins and delicious aromas of chocolate, leather and blackberry.

83 - ZIZZOLO ROSSO FORNACELLE - BOLGHERI DOC 2018

Castagneto Carducci (LI)

Merlot 60%, Cabernet sauvignon 40% | €14,60

Intense ruby-red colored. Spicy, fruity and floral on the nose with predominant notes of cloves and pepper, wild berries and pomegranate. Tannin-rich on the palate leaving a licorice and leather note on the finish.

82 - MACINATICO - CHIANTI DOCG 2017

San Gimignano (SI)

Sangiovese 95% Canaiolo, Colorino e Ciliegiolo 5% | €8

Bright ruby-red colored. A spicy and fruity nose with notes of cloves, pepper, cinnamon, blueberry and licorice. Charming entry on the palate with very expressive and fragrant fruity flavors and a finish with tannins that provide supple and cheerful sensations.