Spadaio e Piecorto Chianti Classico

For 9,80Euro, I figured I would try this again. After resting for 2 months after shipping, I did a splash decant/aeration, and consumed it over the following 90 minutes. Acids/tension a bit lacking for my palate; seems an average bistro wine. Drink now. 13,5% abv. NR https://www.ItalianWine.blog

Association (Viticoltori di) San Donato in Poggio (Castello della Paneretta, località Monsanto II, Barberino val d'Elsa, FI) : Sadly, about as bland as its label. I rarely write anything disparaging, and point of fact, I really just try and stick to the facts. The facts here are this is low acid, low energy Sangiovese with little varietal character, a brief finish and pairs OK with food, i.e. nothing special. Seems more appropriate on its own, which has me puzzled. Not …