Tag Archives: Sangiovese

New Spanish and Argentine wines

Posted on January 11, 2020 by FirstPressings

A couple of new wines have popped up at our local Costco wine shop. A delicious Italian red from Tuscany that has been produced every year since 1946 by one of the oldest wine producing families in Italy and a … Continue reading →

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San Felice Chianti Classico 2016

Posted on July 4, 2019 by FirstPressings

We had bought this wine at our local Costco Liquor based on my previous experience with the amazing wines from San Felice. And when I saw the price ($11.99 here in Alberta) being offered, I was blown away. Anyway, as … Continue reading →

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More Winter Red Wine Picks

Posted on February 22, 2012 by FirstPressings

A little while back while recommending wines to enjoy over the winter months, I realized that the recommendations were in the $15-$25 range.  Although 95-97% of wine consumed is usually in this price point, there is that 3-5% of wines … Continue reading →

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The concept of Super Tuscan wines

Posted on February 15, 2012 by FirstPressings

Super Tuscan is an unofficial category of wines produced in Tuscany, which are not recognized within the Italian wine classification system.  The name was originally conceived to describe a class of red wines that originated in Chianti during the 1970s … Continue reading →

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