Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.7
Italian wine for people that like american blends or ripe zinfandel. This wine is extremely juicy and fruit forward. Cherry and strawberry. More fun, less elegant.
Italian wine for people that like american blends or ripe zinfandel. This wine is extremely juicy and fruit forward. Cherry and strawberry. More fun, less elegant.
4 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014
Nice full body wine. Easy drinking. Lite tannins. Black Cherry, licorice, coffee flavors.
Nice full body wine. Easy drinking. Lite tannins. Black Cherry, licorice, coffee flavors.
4 people found it helpfulJul 20th, 2014
Very drinkable. Light tannins. Great with Italian food!
Very drinkable. Light tannins. Great with Italian food!
1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
Very well priced Sangiovese blend. Good body, nice flavors that follow through on a nice finish. Good value.
Very well priced Sangiovese blend. Good body, nice flavors that follow through on a nice finish. Good value.
May 7th, 2015
Simple, tasty. Good value.
Simple, tasty. Good value.
Sep 3rd, 2014
A bit lighter bodied than I expected .... but a delicious wine
A bit lighter bodied than I expected .... but a delicious wine
Nov 23rd, 2016
almost TOO light, sweet at first, very fruit forward, little spicy on finish, good not great.
almost TOO light, sweet at first, very fruit forward, little spicy on finish, good not great.
Dec 5th, 2015
Nice, mellower than I expected. Round and fruity. Great with pesto!
Nice, mellower than I expected. Round and fruity. Great with pesto!
Jul 16th, 2015
Deep red, dark tasting and a body on the heavy side. Distinct old-world taste. I like it. Changes quite a bit on the finish to an almost dry character. Would buy again.
Deep red, dark tasting and a body on the heavy side. Distinct old-world taste. I like it. Changes quite a bit on the finish to an almost dry character. Would buy again.
May 3rd, 2015
Pretty light ruby. Nose of strawberry shortcake comes most forward, followed by strong tobacco. Light on the palate, soft tannin. A bit too light to my taste.
Pretty light ruby. Nose of strawberry shortcake comes most forward, followed by strong tobacco. Light on the palate, soft tannin. A bit too light to my taste.
Mar 29th, 2015
Tuscany, Italy
