![2024 Inama “Vin Soave” Soave Classico [Rating: 3.5 | $18]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/img_1288.jpg?w=900&h=1200&crop=1)
2024 Inama “Vin Soave” Soave Classico [Rating: 3.5 | $18]
Tasted on August 7, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Soave #Garganega #Inama Dry white wine, 12% alcohol. Extremely pale, with slight straw yellow shades. Medium intensity nose, dominated by citrus, specifically lemon and grapefruit, apples, and some pineapple and rambutan. Also hints of mineral. Light body, but with nice acidity and concentration to make this appealing. It…
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2025 Tiberio Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo [Rating: 4/5 | $27]
Tasted on July 30, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #CerasuoloDAbruzzo #Montepulciano #Tiberio Dry rosé wine, 13.5% alcohol. Beautiful bright strawberry color, medium darkness (for a rosé, it is very dark). Medium intensity nose, with strawberry, raspberry, citrus. Medium-full body, with a crunchy texture. Concentrated flavors that mirror the nose. Orange peel in the long finish. The thing…
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2025 Viña Zorzal Garnacha Rosado Navarra [Rating: 3.5/5 | $15]
Tastes on July 28, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Garnacha #Rosé #ViñaZorzal Dry rosé wine, 13% alcohol. Medium darkness, amazing pink/orange color. Medium-high intensity nose, exhibiting raspberry, citrus, and apple. Medium-light body, medium concentration of flavors, and a nice acidity. Crunchy texture, and the flavors linger for a long finish. A great example of a light, tasty…
![2021 CVNE “Cune” Rioja Crianza [Rating: 3.5/5 | $13]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_1214.jpg?w=900&h=1200&crop=1)
2021 CVNE “Cune” Rioja Crianza [Rating: 3.5/5 | $13]
Tasted on July 24, 2026. #DailyWine #dnardi #Tempranillo #Rioja #CVNE Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium darkness, ruby with purple reflections. Medium-high intensity nose, with blackberry, blueberry, flowers, and a hint of oak (vanilla). Medium-full body, with good concentration. The presence of oak is more prominent in the palate, but it is not dominating. The…
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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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