November 2, 2021
20-Buck Bottle: Italian Chianti
This budget red is a flexible food wine
Famiglia Castellani Collesano 2016 Toscana Sangiovese
Available at: Pasta & Provisions
Price: $14.99
On the nose: Cherry, autumn leaves, light spice
On the palate: Medium body, plum, cinnamon
On the plate: Tomato tart, pasta with pesto, venison, rabbit, shakshuka
Our take: A wine that tastes like a $25 or $30 bottle. This family has been making wine for over 100 years and follows organic practices. The fruit shines in this wine.
Fun fact: The location of the winery, near Santa Lucia, Tuscany, is on rolling hills that have many microclimates. This climate produces complexity in the grapes that make this a very good value wine.
