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2025 Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo [Rating: 4/5 | $18]

Tasted on September 18, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Montepulciano #Abruzzo #ValleReale Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Completely opaque, purple rim. Medium intensity nose, packed with red fruit, specifically raspberry, and floral notes. Cherries and jujubes appear in the palate, which is medium body, with juicy and round texture, and concentrated flavors. The finish is long and…

2025 Viña Zorzal Garnacha Navarra [Rating: 3.5 | $12]

Tasted on September 12, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Garnacha #Navarra #ViñaZorzal Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium dark, bright purple color. Medium-high intensity nose, with grapey, floral, and blackberry and prune aromas. Medium body, crunchy texture, concentrated flavors, with a bright acidity that makes it very refreshing. The finish is long with dark fruit. A delicious…

2020 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva [Rating: 4.5/5 | $41]

Tasted on September 7, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #ChiantiClassico #Felsina Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Dark, almost completely opaque, burgundy rim. Medium-high intensity nose, with a mix of red (raspberry) and black fruit (blackberry, plums), bitter herbs, cola. Medium-full body, concentrated flavors, and a bright acidity that makes the texture very crunchy. The finish is…

2022 Vallana Campi Raudii Colline Novaresi [Rating: 3.5/5 | $17]

Tasted on September 2, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Nebbiolo #CollineNovaresi #Vallana Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Medium-dark, with dark ruby color. Medium intensity nose, with red fruit, macerated strawberries, flowers. Medium body, juicy texture, good concentration of flavors. The wine has medium acidity, very well balanced with the flavors. The finish is medium in length, with…

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I am not a sommelier and I have no formal training in the wine business. I have learned about wine by reading, visiting wineries, doing blind tastings, and mostly by trying lots of wines. I have been drinking wine critically (i.e., tasting and taking notes) since 2006, when I bought my first wine book that introduced me to this beautiful hobby.

My view on wine

Following the European tradition, wine goes with food, and food goes with wine. For this reason, what I seek in wine is elegance, freshness, smooth mouthfeel, and balance among acidity, tannins, alcohol, aromas, and residual sugar. I do not like wines that are high in alcohol, oak, and over-the-top fruity; these types of wines are more like cocktails, and they don’t accompany food very well.

Unlike cocktails, wine is linked to a vineyard and a land. It cannot be replicated identically everywhere. Each wine, even if made from the same type of grape, is different. This is what is referred to as sense of territory (terroire).

I specialize in Italian wine. This is because Italy has a huge wine tradition and a rich variety of amazing and unique wines. It is also because of my background that led me to taste more wines from Italy than other places.

My reviews | Daily Wine

I call this blog “Daily Wine” because I believe that wine should not be something just for special occasions; it can be part of everyday meals. For this reason, I focus on inexpensive wines that do not break the bank while still delivering plenty of pleasure and excitement.

Most of the wines I review will cost less than $25 retail price, although sometimes I will review more expensive wines. The wines I tend to review are purchased from online retailers that deliver in the entire US (they are not easily found in stores in the United States). To find these wines, a good search engine is www.wine-searcher.com. The prices that I list represent what I paid when purchasing them.

I give scores on a 5-point scale. The parameters I use are balance, intensity, length, and complexity.

5/5 = an exceptional wine.

4/5 = a very good wine; one that I strongly recommend.

3/5 = a pleasant wine.

I only review wines that, for one reason or another, excite me.

Cheers!

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