176 - Old World vs New World: Chianti vs Sangiovese on National Chianti Day

Wine Time Fridays Podcast

English - September 01, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB
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In today’s episode, we're coming to you from Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, and going Old World vs New World as we taste through three Sangiovese's, including a Chianti Classico, personally sent to Shelley and Phil from Lindsay and Brian when they were in Tuscany this Spring, in honor of National Chianti Day. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing

Wines featured this episode:

2016 Tenuta San Giorgio Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino ($35 at Lola Wine Lounge)2020 Cavatappi Sangiovese ($15 at Terroir Fine Wine)2019 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico (from Lindsay and Brian)

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The Naked Wines Wine Word of the Week - Veraison

Veraison is the term used to describe the change in color of grapes.

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Wines we enjoyed this week: Small and Small Sauvignon blanc and Merryvale Pinot Noir.

Mentions: Lola Wine Lounge, Sam Lange, Allison, Chantelle, Shannon, Sobeys Liquor Store, Wine Exchange, Lindsay and Brian LaFaille and Burning Man.

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